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Spider-Man

2002
Sci-fi
Suspense/Thriller
2h 1m
Peter Parker (Maguire), after being bitten by a genetically altered spider, becomes Spider-Man, a hero of superhuman strength with the ability to cling to any surface. He dedicates himself to a life of fighting crime, while living a double life as a superhero and working student. (Sony)
Directed by:
Sam Raimi Sam Raimi
Written by:
Stan Lee Stan Lee David Koepp David Koepp Steve Ditko Steve Ditko
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Starring:
Willem Dafoe Willem Dafoe Kirsten Dunst Kirsten Dunst Rosemary Harris Rosemary Harris Tobey Maguire Tobey Maguire James Franco James Franco Ted Raimi Ted Raimi Bill Nunn Bill Nunn J.K. Simmons J.K. Simmons Elizabeth Banks Elizabeth Banks Cliff Robertson Cliff Robertson Joe Manganiello Joe Manganiello Octavia Spencer Octavia Spencer
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Franchises:
Spider-Man (Maguire), Spider-Man
Genres:
Sci-fi, Suspense/Thriller, Action, Adventure
AKA:
Spider Man
Country:
USA
Language:
English
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Spider-Man

2002
Sci-fi
Suspense/Thriller
2h 1m
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beedubBeeDub
Rated 11 Apr 2016
85
63rd
A decent but unspectacular (get it?) start to the franchise. And... is that Macy Gray? Oh, 2002, you so silly.
Rated 11 Apr 2016
juntakinte99juntakinte99
Rated 19 Aug 2021
66
30th
The Spider-Man comic book series has always had a distinguishable storytelling formula. The character is part Zorro (using a masked persona to fight evil) & teen detective (solving crimes while coming of age in unique circumstances). Rami completely translates the tone by using his horror comedy skills to make a swashbuckling Teen Wolf movie. Still, the action sequences are average and it could've used a stronger villain. But the impact gave superhero films a needed legitimacy.
Rated 19 Aug 2021
leonardisLeonardis
Rated 23 Oct 2011
90
64th
I think this still holds up really well. Maguire is good, it's the writing itself that doesn't have enough wisecracking that a lot of Spidey fans typically want. Willem Dafoe is pitch perfect as Norman Osborne and outshines pretty much everyone, and the last fight is excellent. Not a perfect Spider-Man movie, but it's quite cinematic and very entertaining. 2022 Edit; this movie gets better for me with each viewing. Still imperfect, but still quite good.
Rated 23 Oct 2011
spitfireSpitfire
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
85th
You can always tell when a comic movie is made by a guy who loves comics. This shows Raimi's knowledge and passion for his subject. A great telling of what Spiderman is in the Marvel universe. Fabulous casting (although I'm not sold on Dunst), great effects, costumes were handled very well. Definately one of the best comic movies made.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
cash_daileyCash Dailey
Rated 17 Feb 2012
40
33rd
Why do all the people who like this movie have 80/100 as their fifth tier?
Rated 17 Feb 2012
dakota99Dakota99
Rated 16 Aug 2018
9
95th
I'm a huge fan of Raimi due to the Evil Dead franchise, but this is almost a perfect Spider Man movie. Maguire is great, as he resembles Parker, but a bit too old. Dafoe as Green Goblin was perfect, as he really had some chilling moments. It's very mature tone and balance of Peter Parker and Spider Man was quite surprising to me. Raimi's talent goes beyond that however. As he very artistic in his shots and cinematography. I don't think there could've been a better director for this.
Rated 16 Aug 2018
paxtonPaxton
Rated 21 Aug 2014
57
33rd
The villian is too Power Ranger. The hero is too TMNT. Mary Jane is too Kirsten Dunst. Somehow all these things setup what is probably my favorite Superhero movie in the sequel, but this one just didn't grab me with it's eight legs and arachnid eyes...oh yeah, he just got the webs and the sense.
Rated 21 Aug 2014
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 22 Dec 2021
80
77th
So painful returning to this classic Aunt May after Aunt Tomei.
Rated 22 Dec 2021
indyatmnINDYATMN
Rated 04 Apr 2014
79
55th
With the benefit of hindsight it's hard 2 say how fans could've wished 4 better given the 25 years of development hell it took 2 get this into theaters. CGI caught up, Cameron & Raimi wisely gave us organic webshooters, & what could have only been a cluttering Doc Ock was thankfully removed. In the end, the filmmakers smartly chose to stick with Lee & Ditko's original vision, which does mean an unfortunate predictability for fans of the comic who'd read this origin at least a dozen times already
Rated 04 Apr 2014
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 23 Jan 2022
7
57th
(after repeat viewings) It threads a very thin line between serious and just plain silly, yet always keeps things neatly balanced and consistently enjoyable. The pacing is off the charts, J.K. Simmons steals every scene he's in and Kirsten Dunst's cleavage made me transition into a man faster than my bar mitzvah.
Rated 23 Jan 2022
critickerkawcritickerkaw
Rated 16 Apr 2008
82
38th
I just can't really get into Spider-Man as my superhero, alas. And Kirsten Dunst as MJ totally annoyed me. Even so, I could appreciate the film, but it's not a favorite.
Rated 16 Apr 2008
despovoadordespovoador
Rated 24 Feb 2020
60
38th
when you're 10 years old and this comes out it is EVERYTHING....... and then a gay friend of your mom says it's repulsively imperialistic to have a grandiosw scene with the flag of the usa waving and you agree completely....... a true third world childhood experience
Rated 24 Feb 2020
cosmicmonkeyCosmicMonkey
Rated 24 May 2021
78
58th
If it wasn't for this movie blowing all financial expectations out of the water we likely never would've gotten a Dark Knight or MCU. On rewatch, however, I realize this is also one of the most socialist superhero films ever as well: Besides Peter Parker's working-class background contrasted with wealthy antagonists like Osborn & Jameson, the climax where New Yorkers save Spider-Man by throwing trash off the bridge at Green Goblin is working-class solidarity against the 1% in cinematic form.
Rated 24 May 2021
yiannosYiannos
Rated 29 Jun 2017
53
32nd
Spiderman was touted as a 'new' kind of comic book film that was more faithful to its source material, but that's just another way of saying that it lacks imagination. In retrospect, it owes more to Donner and Burton than generally acknowledged and appears to be riffing wholesale on key scenes and moments from their work in the genre. Its lighthearted touch is welcome in the current environment of drabness, but it's an amiable time killer that only really comes alive in the final reel.
Rated 29 Jun 2017
bownBown
Rated 08 Aug 2009
72
26th
Would have been a lot worse without the presence of world famous superstar Macy Gray. Seriously, who the hell thought to completely date the movie with a two-second cameo for absolutely no reason?
Rated 08 Aug 2009
sagesledgeSageSledge
Rated 23 Apr 2017
100
91st
A meticulously crafted thrill-ride of spectacular proportions, "Spider-Man" is a wonderfully told, deeply personal superhero film, that provides more than enough web slinging thrills while also remembering that out titular hero is a truly flawed, inexperienced individual, making for an entirely captivating origin story that invests, excites, and delights.
Rated 23 Apr 2017
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 04 Dec 2011
80
78th
Like most comic book origin stories the film has to take so much time giving the character's backstory that the villain gets rushed. Because Spider-man had backstory that involves him discovering his powers it took even longer. Luckily the discovery scenes, the action scenes, and the effects of him swinging throughout the city keep the movie very entertaining even without a very compelling villain. It's box-office success started the mass influx of comic book movies.
Rated 04 Dec 2011
ytadelYtadel
Rated 14 Aug 2007
8
93rd
One of my favorite superhero movies, partially because the flawed, humanistic Spider-Man is so much more likable than most of his peers. Thrilling action, great effects, and a lot of laughs make it a genuine crowd-pleaser. Kirsten Dunst is a little weak and a few beats are melodramatic, but I forgive it for its minor missteps.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
gtown1479gtown1479
Rated 14 May 2009
86
87th
The one thing I took out of this is that Tobey Maguire is a very good actor. Not usually a big fan of the whole comic book thing, but he had me buying into the character from the get go. Kristen Dunst tries to hurt the movie with her annoying cackling screams, but it didn't work. I still found myself pretty much tuned in throughout to see how this would end. I thought the story was easy to follow and didn't lag either. Good show Peter Parker.
Rated 14 May 2009
ozymandius10ozymandius10
Rated 14 Aug 2007
84
87th
Contrary to what many people say, I think this one is much better than the second. Dafoe nails the Green Goblin, and Toby is a good Spidey.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
joseywalesjoseywales
Rated 26 Mar 2010
72
63rd
A very good start for the franchise and for superhero/action films in general.
Rated 26 Mar 2010
somnivoresomnivore
Rated 05 Nov 2008
85
54th
Excellent for a comic movie.
Rated 05 Nov 2008
ecitizeneCitizen
Rated 20 Mar 2013
75
77th
I loved the memorable scene with Kirsten Dunst kissing Spiderman while he is hanging upside down! Great fun and Tobey Maquire is surprisingly charming in this. The story is pretty awful, but the action is great.
Rated 20 Mar 2013
johnshaftjohnshaft
Rated 02 Jul 2009
78
63rd
Solid start to a franchise that, while not great, still captures the feel of Spider-Man well. Tobey Maguire is an excellent Peter Parker/Spider-Man.
Rated 02 Jul 2009
miketownMikeTown
Rated 20 Jul 2017
95
83rd
Still one of the best superhero origin stories.
Rated 20 Jul 2017
badfurdayBadFurDay
Rated 08 Jan 2021
7
75th
Looking back at that movie in 2021 hindsight, it's actually pretty bad. The CGI is lame, the writing is shallow, it has a lot of bad moments. But I can't forget how cool this movie was when it came out, it's more than just the ancestor to modern superhero movies, it's also a very quotable very fun movie full of memorable moments. No matter how bad it truly is, I can't hate on it.
Rated 08 Jan 2021
actionbergActionberg
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
28th
Entertaining if occasionally corny. An okay start. Willem Dafoe overdoes it but I still love him. Average but necessary to move on to the far superior Spider-Man 2.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
peyrinpeyrin
Rated 04 Sep 2019
70
56th
Refreshing to watch in an era when every new cape flick tries to one-up each other to be as *epic* as possible. Maguire's spidey is still a dork the entire time and it's all good.
Rated 04 Sep 2019
solomonburrrSolomonBurrr
Rated 30 Jan 2020
80
76th
79.6
Rated 30 Jan 2020
thedenizenTheDenizen
Rated 24 Jan 2007
70
63rd
Not a bad adaptation of everyone's favorite webslinger. Raimi does some interesting things visually and Maguire is pretty good at being an awkward goof as Peter Parker.
Rated 24 Jan 2007
soixistSoixist
Rated 30 Mar 2021
67
25th
Meh
Rated 30 Mar 2021
battletoadBattleToad
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
89th
This is one of the first comic book movies to really make viewers feel like there were in a world where there could be people like Spider-Man. Maguire does a terrific job of making Spider-Man/Peter Parker a real person. You'll believe that he's troubled, meek, and can't talk to girls, but he can lift bulldozers. The problem is that too many other characters were too melodramatic. For the most part, it's a great coming of age/origin film for the super popular comic book character. Awesome!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
rudolph101Rudolph101
Rated 29 Dec 2021
82
56th
DR GREEN GOBLIN BLARGHHHHHH
Rated 29 Dec 2021
hakkanarejohakkanarejo
Rated 26 Aug 2015
100
91st
Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) is your average geeky high schooler most interested in academics, chess, photography, and that girl next door he's liked since the 4th grade Mary Jane(Kirsten Dunst) but is too shy to say a word. Naturally, she's one of the most popular girls in school. She is sweet, compassionate, and cares about much more then just surface level adolescent interests. Her abusive father, Peter lives next door to Marry, he knows the hardships she lives with.
Rated 26 Aug 2015
kavuKavu
Rated 14 Aug 2007
65
39th
Pretty good when it stays serious. Sadly Sam Raimi isn't a serious man and there's lots of bad slapstick. Dafoe is great once again.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
magdabagmagdabag
Rated 25 Mar 2013
88
71st
A classic superhero film that I always enjoy revisiting, even after the MCU films. Something about Tobey Maguire's portrayal of Spider-Man is just so compelling and hard to look away from. This was really a pivotal moment for superhero films, and you can tell It really inspired many that came after. A perfect amount of camp and some of Raimi's signature storytelling elements make this a highly enjoyable film to watch. I give 8 Willem Dafoe grins out of 10.
Rated 25 Mar 2013
ununniliumUnunnilium
Rated 06 Mar 2023
86
82nd
This was the model for so many later superhero movies, and when it's doing standard action, drama or romance, many of them do it better. But when it leans into its own sense of exaggerated, comic-booky reality, it pulls off moments of powerful emotion and spectacle that few others have managed to touch. Mugging to the camera, doing Power Rangers kicks, cutting to a sudden closeup, turning people into skeletons - it takes enormous commitment to pull off, but if you do, it's compelling as hell.
Rated 06 Mar 2023
mlightle3mlightle3
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
60th
Fantastic start to the franchise. Maguire's Spider-man is the perfect hero.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
purifierPurifier
Rated 24 Feb 2021
85
64th
It's not a perfect movie by any means but I have yet to see a more accurate representation of peter parker in film.
Rated 24 Feb 2021
tripleshTripleSH
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
80th
A little cheesy at points, but generally a well done action/fantasy film and another feather in the cap of Sam Raimi.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
kastrydonutKastryDonut
Rated 24 Nov 2019
94
84th
Rare film that briefly explores meta-ethics.
Rated 24 Nov 2019
twincinematwincinema
Rated 07 Dec 2022
80
75th
Choosing Willem Dafoe as the villain is a brilliant piece of casting. Dude can go either way, and makes the dual personalities really shine. Spider-Man represents America, which must have been a post-9/11 addition, as he hangs around a few flags, just in case you are ever in doubt. Also, if he's so New York, why didn't we get a scene where he says, "Hey, I am webbin' here!" That's a little New York humour.
Rated 07 Dec 2022
gritGrit
Rated 24 Apr 2007
45
41st
Spiderman was the first of the modern superhero film craze to get the formula to vaguely work. It has plenty of flaws, but mostly manages not to draw too much attention to them.
Rated 24 Apr 2007
gravymaximusGravyMaximus
Rated 09 Feb 2007
55
39th
FUCK SPIDERMAN.
Rated 09 Feb 2007
therealj_roTheRealJ-Ro
Rated 24 May 2009
85
85th
Something about it just does it for me.
Rated 24 May 2009
doctor7doctor7
Rated 02 Mar 2010
80
72nd
Entertaining super hero movie that doesn't take itself so serious that it can't have fun and funny moments. Sam Raimi's horror style is actually put to good use in what could have easily been a straight-forwardly shot film. Sure there are some changes to the canon but really not of them feel absurd or contrived (or any more absurd or contrived than the source material).
Rated 02 Mar 2010
jimmy_suedeJimmy Suede
Rated 08 Jan 2017
75
58th
Ever since I was a kid - being a huge Spider-Man fan - I dreamed of a Spider-Man movie, and after the rumors started we still had to wait years. This was a good effort, and I was mostly pleased. Seeing him swing around town and beat up bad guys was sure a treat. I liked Tobey and Dafoe. And J.K. Simmons as JJJ was the best casting move of all Hollywood history. But that ridiculous Green Goblin get-up... ouch. He was like something out of the Power Rangers.
Rated 08 Jan 2017
dullshimmerDullshimmer
Rated 19 Jul 2020
95
81st
Along with X-Men, Spider-Man was one of those movies that brought the superhero genre back to life after the Batman movies fizzled in the 90s. I remember loving it at the time, and it mostly holds up. There are a few flaws though. Maguire's Spider-Man isn't funny enough and some of the CGI has not aged the best. Still a very enjoyable superhero movie though and among my favorites.
Rated 19 Jul 2020
tathieltathiel
Rated 02 Sep 2008
86
88th
Great adaptation of the story of Peter Parker, how he becomes Spider Man. Unfortunately, his nemesis only works when being played by Willem Dafoe and not when it is the Green Goblin.
Rated 02 Sep 2008
tripwyreTripwyre
Rated 26 Mar 2007
73
64th
The movie has enough moments of pure movie adrenaline to tingle your spider-sense, and the cast is quite strong, but something is not quite right here. Primarily, the fact that the Goblin outfit design is clunky and awful and makes the costumed scenes between hero and villain play out like watching a kid play with action figures. Make no mistake though, it is a good movie, just not near as good as its sequel.
Rated 26 Mar 2007
lylechipasonLyleChipason
Rated 21 Feb 2014
100
0th
i wonda if he slings webs frum his pecka. tss tss
Rated 21 Feb 2014
ametrineAmetrine
Rated 03 May 2021
7
47th
It's pretty clear somebody at some point said, "Marvel needs their Batman", because that's exactly what this movie is. And while I don't think all of it holds up, it's a shining example of how to do a superhero origin story.
Rated 03 May 2021
avecchio12avecchio12
Rated 03 Jul 2021
84
26th
A nice origin story near the origin of the superhero film boom. Enough camp from Raimi keeps it fun and feeling like a comic book put to screen, while not going over the top at all times.
Rated 03 Jul 2021
cinemaasiaCinema_Asia
Rated 25 Jan 2010
65
42nd
What carries this movie is the decent story, fun atmosphere, and witty dialog that remains faithful to the comic. What doesn't work so well is the CGI which didn't look all that great back in 2002 either. Now the CGI just looks completely dated and it's hard to watch the movie on blu-ray without being distracted by it. Overall it's a fun movie but nothing really memorable in hindsight.
Rated 25 Jan 2010
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 14 Aug 2007
3
38th
I don't have shit to say about this. It's fun.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
comepeliculacomepelicula
Rated 12 Mar 2012
20
4th
Horrible acting, horrible storytelling and how they connected the birth of Spiderman to the Green Goblin was terrible, never felt the connection between the two of them. Some of the action scenes were ok, but this movie is totally forgettable.
Rated 12 Mar 2012
misterlizardmisterlizard
Rated 10 Oct 2010
68
68th
Not as bad as I remembered. Watching a second time I found the non-Spiderman elements of Peter's life to be more engaging that the superhero business. Still don't like the SFX, especially the swinging around buildings stuff - it has dated badly. Having never read the comics the Green Goblin comes across as a one-note cackling villain and the plot leading to the finale has been done better many times before. Enjoyable, not great
Rated 10 Oct 2010
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 17 Jan 2007
8
82nd
Why am I the only one that likes this more than Spider-Man 2?
Rated 17 Jan 2007
antonio_pAntonio P
Rated 22 Oct 2019
80
90th
I think this is the best spider man movie with Villains like the Green Goblin are strong enemies in this movie. I just love how they told the spider man story.
Rated 22 Oct 2019
wulfstanleeWulfstanLee
Rated 15 Feb 2015
80
73rd
It's cool to hate on the original Spider-Man these days. The Green Goblin's costume looks goofy and he talks in an exaggerated manner. Tobey Maguire is low-key to a fault. I guess everyone's image of Spider-Man is different than mine, but I enjoyed most of the performances in this film (especially Dafoe, and the great J.K. Simmons, who no one will ever better as JJJ). The fault in the film is the lack of Spideysnark, which is starker after Garfield's performances.
Rated 15 Feb 2015
magbMagb
Rated 17 Dec 2006
65
30th
It's well done, I suppose, but I'm not interested enough in the Spider-Man character to really get into it. I don't like Tobey Maguire very much.
Rated 17 Dec 2006
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 19 Feb 2007
70
82nd
Excellence.
Rated 19 Feb 2007
cagedwisdomcagedwisdom
Rated 09 Oct 2008
0
4th
There is not enough space in this mini-review to list the things wrong with this. The writing is horrid. It has a puddle-deep plot and characters. The special effects may be inventive, but they're still awful for 2002. It's cheesy and camp, and it manages to be even more predictable than regular Hollywood-fare. Dunst seems to have left her acting at home. 1 or 2 incredible moments and some good action, but there really isn't any value whatsoever. Honestly can't see what anyone sees in this.
Rated 09 Oct 2008
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 27 Dec 2011
81
82nd
This is an excellent adaptation of the comic book super hero Spider Man. Tobey Maguire works really well in the lead role and Willem Dafoe makes a great villain. The script is good and there are some exciting actions scenes.
Rated 27 Dec 2011
egregiusEgregius
Rated 07 May 2022
91
81st
After Spider-Man: No Way Home I got interested in watching the older installments again. And I have to say: on re-watch, this one holds up extremely well! A to-the-point and semi-credible origin-story, and focused on just one villain whose story is deftly interwoven with Peter Parker's. An incredibly efficient and effective movie, with lots of interesting small touches. Like when Peter has to choose to save MJ *or* a cablecar full of kids, both eyes reflects a different 'target' dropping away.
Rated 07 May 2022
haphap
Rated 14 Aug 2007
55
32nd
For some reason, Spiderman just doesn't catch my interest much.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
emirhanshnEmirhanShn
Rated 17 Oct 2018
86
83rd
The magnificent beginning of the perfect series. -Sam Raimi RESPECT!
Rated 17 Oct 2018
margustaMargusTa
Rated 23 Jan 2021
83
80th
Watched this from DVD, before the second movie came to theaters. Compared to other superheros, spider-man is normal guy, who's life is turned upside down after taking Pfizer jab... sorry, after spider bite. Well, those two are easy to mix up. Luckily the hero maintains its humanity and that makes this movie special.
Rated 23 Jan 2021
dogeatmoondogeatmoon
Rated 16 Oct 2020
79
73rd
Tobey Maguire is the best spiderman and this is undeniable proof.
Rated 16 Oct 2020
cellophanecellophane
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
77th
An extremely entertaining and also emotionally resonant superhero picture.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
talvitieTalvitie
Rated 13 May 2010
78
78th
A good super hero movie but it needs more humour of Spider-Man. Some of the over dramatic dialogue bothers me a while but other vise the acting works well. I hate the Green Goblin's costume (even in comics) but in this movie it doesn't matter. The movie would rock 100 % if they would follow Parker more close. Now there's just too much of monologue after another and the scenes feel too separate.
Rated 13 May 2010
matthias99Matthias99
Rated 12 Jul 2007
99
98th
One of the best comic-book movie adaptations of all time.
Rated 12 Jul 2007
gorillanoshGorillaNosh
Rated 13 Jan 2017
85
25th
This film started a superhero binge by the movie production houses... at the time i was in love with it. Spidey swinging through the city was awesome and believable. but upon rewatching, the performance by tobey doesn't stand up as well as i thought and the twisting of the story to give him biological webshooters is just wrong. dont even get me started on the green goblin rangers power armor.
Rated 13 Jan 2017
vv238vv238
Rated 18 Sep 2018
72
76th
A feast for comic-book fans, this first entry into the Spider-man series has some high points for fans of the genre. Raimi is a solid storyteller and he manages to keep the action scenes tense and the characters moving right along with the plot.
Rated 18 Sep 2018
dvicknabbDVicknabb
Rated 17 Apr 2008
82
50th
Rewatching it again, I feel like it has aged very poorly for me. I remember leaving the theater as a teen thinking I'd just gone to heaven, but now it's kinda boring.
Rated 17 Apr 2008
lachapellelachapelle
Rated 14 Aug 2007
92
89th
The new begining of a legend. The best superhero movie since Superman II, now surpassed by Spiderman 2 and especially Batman Begins. True fan-boys may complain about no webshooters, but the important stuff is there, and the feel is great. You must see this movie. You must own this movie. Then go get 2.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
joelwatchesmoviesjoelwatchesmovies
Rated 16 Jan 2022
6
43rd
Maguire's lead turn adds consistent melodramatic cheese right from his opening voiceover ("Who am I? You sure you want to know? The story of my life is not for the faint of heart") to his last one ("This is my gift, my curse") but it feels authentic to the awkward, angsty, coming-of-age teen experience and works well with the other campy comic-book elements (Dafoe and Simmons leap off the page with their performances). Fun action and quirky humour ("up, up, and away web!") top things off.
Rated 16 Jan 2022
pieridaePieridae
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
50th
It was fun. I haven't seen the sequel, though.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
timmotimmo
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
44th
Raimi really does a good job with a fairly weak script, and everything comes together really well. But, the excellence of Spider-Man 2 makes this one feel a lot worse than it is.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
optimusmikeOptimus_mike
Rated 02 Nov 2008
65
40th
A good debut but like most origin movies it drags a bit in the beginning.
Rated 02 Nov 2008
abunchofcatsABUNCHOFCATS
Rated 05 May 2009
82
59th
Great movie about the start of Spiderman, fun to watch with one of his most well-known villains.
Rated 05 May 2009
marc01marc01
Rated 12 Feb 2009
83
66th
One of the best superhero adaptations.
Rated 12 Feb 2009
tsvetetsvete
Rated 12 Jan 2011
82
34th
2-3
Rated 12 Jan 2011
corbadCorbad
Rated 31 Dec 2021
60
32nd
Maguire’s Peter Parker is believably and amusingly awkward and his earnest growth into a superhero is genuinely charming, but the final act drags on for too long and too much is dated (homophobia, CG spidey) for its climax to remain as engaging as its rising action.
Rated 31 Dec 2021
aidangaleAidan_Gale
Rated 26 Jul 2010
82
56th
A pretty entertaining movie, great start to a 2/3 good franchise.
Rated 26 Jul 2010
ssshjahssshjah
Rated 16 Sep 2007
75
37th
Okay but ..........
Rated 16 Sep 2007
bamfpabamfpa
Rated 16 Jun 2011
65
0th
predictable superheroe stuff
Rated 16 Jun 2011
ruslandgagaRuslandgaga
Rated 10 Sep 2009
82
30th
A fun film
Rated 10 Sep 2009
tsekouratosTsekouratos
Rated 05 Jul 2016
74
39th
Ok, first Spider-man modern movie, has some nice qualities, but the protagonist is just a jackass for me!!! His smile is solely enough to make Titanic sink again!!! Nevertheless, good action scenes, good acting, ok!
Rated 05 Jul 2016
geniushandsgeniushands
Rated 27 Aug 2007
75
36th
Overall ok film, probably slightly over rated as it was one of the better comic book adaptations when it came out (and probably the best of the spider-man adaptations lest we forget the hilariously terrible series of made for tv movies it spawned in the seventiesI believe).
Rated 27 Aug 2007
astralartistAstralArtist
Rated 23 Feb 2008
93
86th
Arguably the best of the big screen comic book adaptations, highlighted by brilliant casting (J.K.Simmons as J.Jonah Jameson, Willem Dafoe at the Goblin, Cliff Robertson as the Uncle). Essential viewing for any comic fan.
Rated 23 Feb 2008
patipati
Rated 11 Feb 2008
94
96th
It's so very true to the character and Spider-Man comics by Stan Lee and John Romita (no, I don't mean Steve Ditko).
Rated 11 Feb 2008
gijinGiJin
Rated 20 Mar 2008
92
93rd
The movie that kicked off the comic book movie obsession that we are enjoying still to this day.
Rated 20 Mar 2008
njrocker2255njrocker2255
Rated 05 Aug 2008
70
46th
forgettable i guess. still pretty good compared tot he other two
Rated 05 Aug 2008
fundafunda
Rated 18 Aug 2009
82
25th
A pretty good comic book adaptation of everyone's favourite Spiderman. The sci-fi details are interspersed in small amounts but the superhero action is pretty good. The journey of an adolescent boy to a superhero is well represented. The making of the superhero has also been shown in a good enough manner, though more would be appreciated. A good movie overall, with budding romance also a part of the superhero's amking
Rated 18 Aug 2009
reecedolanreecedolan
Rated 18 Dec 2023
80
66th
I'm something of a movie reviewer myself
Rated 18 Dec 2023
ehornzehornz
Rated 24 Feb 2020
60
17th
this ruined cinema for years to come by being a good super hero movie
Rated 24 Feb 2020
jetpacjetpac
Rated 14 Aug 2007
92
85th
VERY good movie
Rated 14 Aug 2007
pyroclausticpyroclaustic
Rated 14 May 2008
90
95th
Very good start to the trilogy, Peter Parker is portrayed well and the story line is solid.
Rated 14 May 2008
peeweePeewee
Rated 14 Oct 2008
99
99th
Amazing. Loved it so much.
Rated 14 Oct 2008

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