Spider-Man 2

Spiderman 2 gives you much more than your expectations. Sam Raimi succed an excellent job!

You know, it's funny... the best scene in this action movie is one with no action at all: Peter, alone with Aunt May, finally confesses his true role in Uncle Ben's death. That scene, in a nutshell, exemplifies the movie's fundamental humanity, which elevates what could easily have been a routine, mediocre comic-book sequel into something really special.

One of the most entertaining big budget films in a generation, this is a karmic parable, a tribute to the pulp film, a metaphor for true love, and a fun rollercoaster adventure ride. Brilliant and colorful, and opens a franchise to all sorts of future possibilities. A true home run.

Round 2 with the ol' web head is even better than the last movie. Al Molina as Doc Ock is the real joy here. He gives Octavius real humanity and depth.

Has lost a bit of luster due to the influx of some really great comic movies in '08 (specifically "Iron Man" and "The Dark Knight), but it's still a fun ride with a better villain and more complex relationships than the first. The fight on the elevated subway is one of the most thrilling action sequences that I can recall.