Spider-Man (2002)

Classic Movies I've Seen In The Cinema (32 movies items)

"Cinemas in Australia were showing all the Spider-Man movies again in a limited season at the beginning of 2025, so I went."

An involving blockbuster with heart and spectacle

“The long-gestating big-screen debut of Marvel's most recognisable and iconic superhero, 2002's Spider-Man helped usher in the new contemporary era of comic-book films, establishing a template that continues to influence filmmakers. Like previous successful superhero movies (1978's Superman: The Movie, 1989's Batman), Spider-Man treats the inherently goofy material with utmost sincerity, resulting in an entertaining and thrilling blockbuster that never feels like a self-parody. Additionally, whereas director Bryan Singer banned comic books from the set of X-Men, Spider-Man has a wonderful director in the talented Sam Raimi (Evil Dead 2, A Simple Plan), a massive comic book fan who lets his affection for the source material shine through in every frame. Raimi's adaptation is a film for estab” read more

Movies Viewed in 2025 (91 movies items)

" Rewatch Viewing Date: January 7th Via: Cinema Plot: After being bitten by a genetically-modified spider, a shy teenager gains spider-like abilities that he uses to fight injustice as a masked superhero and face a vengeful enemy. Rating: 8.8/10 Why Did I Watch It? This was the only Spider-Man movie I hadn't seen at the cinema. So when the re-release came around, it seemed like a great opportunity to right this wrong. Review here"

Pop Culture Phenomenon Films: 00’s (415 movies items)

" Spider-Man is a 2002 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Spider-Man. Directed by Sam Raimi from a screenplay by David Koepp, it is the first installment in Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy. The film stars Tobey Maguire, Willem Dafoe, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Cliff Robertson, and Rosemary Harris. The story follows a timid teenager named Peter Parker who gains superhuman abilities after being bitten by a genetically engineered spider. He adopts the masked persona "Sp"

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"8.5/10"

Favorite Movies of All Time (2021 Edition) (1002 movies items)

" 2020: 813 2019: 798 2018: 772 2017: 759 2016: 736 2015: 700 2014: 660 2013: 601 2012: 549 2011: 520 2010: 503 2009: 478 2008: 451 2007: 434 2006: 304 2005: 240 2004: 235 2003: 248 2002: 252 "

Favorite Movies of All Time (2020 Edition) (1001 movies items)

" 2019: 798 2018: 772 2017: 759 2016: 736 2015: 700 2014: 660 2013: 601 2012: 549 2011: 520 2010: 503 2009: 478 2008: 451 2007: 434 2006: 304 2005: 240 2004: 235 2003: 248 2002: 252 "

Why It’s Rated (604 movies items)

"Rated: PG-13 Why it’s rated: Violence "

The 'Spider-Man' Films Ranked (10 movies items)

" "Remember, with great power comes great responsibility." Directed by Sam Raimi Written by David Koepp Music by Danny Elfman Cinematography by Don Burgess Editing by Arthur Coburn and Bob Murawski"

Favorite Movies of All Time (2019 Edition) (1001 movies items)

" 2018: 772 2017: 759 2016: 736 2015: 700 2014: 660 2013: 601 2012: 549 2011: 520 2010: 503 2009: 478 2008: 451 2007: 434 2006: 304 2005: 240 2004: 235 2003: 248 2002: 252 "

Directed by Sam Raimi (16 movies items)

" "Remember, with great power comes great responsibility." Written by David Koepp Music by Danny Elfman Cinematography by Don Burgess Editing by Arthur Coburn and Bob Murawski"