Shout by Simon Massey

Spider-Man 2 2004

There is a confidence here that gives the film room to breathe and the film chooses to focus on much more relatable issues for Parker as he struggles to balance his new found status as a superhero with with the every day pressures of holding down a job, paying the rent and attending university. Molina is less hammy as the central villain and the action sequences are much stronger culminating in a standout sequence on top of a train. All the actors seem much more comfortable this time, though Kirsten Dunst yet again is given little to do - she deserves far better as the chemistry between her and Maguire has nothing to do with the script or plot. It’s definitely the best of the original trilogy of films and still very entertaining.

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