Spider-Man 3 Review... Thumb's Down.

[Devils_Advocate]

I managed to get the afternoon off, and decided to check out Spider-Man 3. I was going into the film with very little in the way of expectations. The first two films did little to endear themselves, but as a faithful Spidey fan, I have managed to look past the bad, (Kristen Dunst / James Franco / Aunt May / Uncle Ben) and eek out as much good as possible (Willem Dafoe / Alfred Molina).

Spider Man 3 has all of the faults that plagued the first two films. Especially in the seemingly endless Kristen Dunst / James Franco / Aunt May / Uncle Ben story-lines. (Yes I know the importance of all four, but if you aren't going to stick to the original comics story then really I had enough)

Both Dunst and Franco have outlasted their welcome. Sadly though Mary Jane will live to see another day, though I can't say the same for the latter. I was hoping with the introduction of Gwen Stacey, (Bryce Dallas Howard who is gorgeous), we would see the end of MJ. (Or at least the beginning of Black Cat, Felicia Hardy)

The movie does have a few good moments, especially Parker's too cool for his own good confidence and some of Franco's dialog, especially in the cafe. I also enjoyed seeing Topher Grace, J.K. Simmons ('Vern' Schillinger for you OZ Fans), and Elizabeth Banks (I always had a thing Betty Brant).

The movie is LONG and there are times when you feel every moment of the plus 2.5 hr running time. Most of the special effects are less then dazzling, though they have got the Spidey swinging through the street scenes down pat, most of the fights are tired and not much different then the first two films

I am hoping this is the last film that will be made with the current director / stars, as some new blood needs to be pumped in to the franchise ( darker, more intense, and true to the original comics).

Spider-man 3 is a better film then X-Men 3, but that's not saying much.

Is it worth seeing? Yes, if you've seen the first two, but on it's own no.

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Spiderman 4 Villian(s) ?:

Dead:

Doctor Octopus
Green Goblin
Green Goblin (II)
Venom

Who's left:

Chameleon
Vulture
Lizard
Sandman
Electro
Mysterio
Kraven the Hunter
Scorpion / (Venom III)
Rhino
Shocker
Kingpin
Jackal
Hydro-Man
Hobgoblin
Morlun

 

[freakychef]

Thanks almost waited an hour in line at West Ed...

..came to my senses and spent the day in bed (raining). with the gal who I was supposed to go with!!! Much funner I am sure!!!

 

[InTheBum]

Looks gay as hell!

Definately, a must NOT SEE! Don't know why people pay to see shit movies...It's obvious, that it's a shit film! At least SP's that provide poor service still find a way to get you off!

 

[LittleAsianGuy]

Just came back from watching it and it's a waste of time.

Definately, a must NOT SEE! Don't know why people pay to see shit movies...It's obvious, that it's a shit film! At least SP's that provide poor service still find a way to get you off!

 

[georgebushmoron]

Hollywood is so tired it desperately looks to comic books and other such things for ideas and scripts. Who are the endless number of movies about comic book heroes such as Batman, Superman, Spiderman, Fantastic Four, The Hulk, and the list goes on and on and on, supposed to appeal to? Even when I was in junior school this cartoon fare had limited appeal to me. Is today's Hollywood movie audience supposed to be all pre-teen boys or adult males of arrested development?

 

[LittleAsianGuy]

lol they are coming out with transformers the movie. Yup i agree they are constantly coming out with comic books characters. I had a free ticket from work or i wouldnt have gone

Hollywood is so tired it desperately looks
to comic books and other such things for ideas and scripts. Who are the endless number of movies about comic book heroes such as Batman, Superman, Spiderman, Fantastic Four, The Hulk, and the list goes on and on and on, supposed to appeal to? Even when I was in junior school this cartoon fare had limited appeal to me. Is today's Hollywood movie audience supposed to be all pre-teen boys or adult males of arrested development?

 

[LittleAsianGuy]

Would sony picts get a percentage of the spiderman toys being sold?

And with a cost price of 500 million dollars Sony Pictures are banking on A LOT of teenage boys and developmentally challenged adults to pay the entry fee!

 

[LittleAsianGuy]

I heard they spent 350 mill on making the movie and not 500 mill. I think they might generate 250-350 mill in ticket sales worldwide. Also, another 100-200 mill in toys sales.

Probably... Marvel seems to be in bed with Sony/Columbia Tri Star so I'm sure there some kinda kick back involved there.

 

[Rolls Royce]

Not Bad At All

I thought Spiderman 3 was WAY better than X-Men 3, X-Men 3 had Eric Rattler direct it as opposed to the Bryan Singer who did X-Men 1 & 2 and Superman Returns. I liked the fight scenes, thought they were quite well done. The special effects, especially for Sandman, were really well done. In terms of story, I do agree that the MJ/Uncle Ben/Aunt May line were soooo drawn out in the first two Spiderman movies (and rightfully so I suppose, but kinda boring nonetheless) was quite downplayed in this one. I liked it much better than the first movie and perhaps a touch better than the second. Thought the ending was horrible, but overall a really good job. In terms of sticking with the actual comics well.....doesn't really do that. The best thing about the Spiderman 2 was no Green Goblin crap, by far one of the my most despised and least liked villians of all time! Unfortunately for die hard comic book and cartoon fans these new Comic movies need to be altered for Hollywood for some bizarre reason, but as a fan I'll still probably end up buying the DVD. Heck, I bought the Hulk, and man did that ever suck!! I EXPECTED MORE FROM VENOM!!!!!! Does anybody remember the white spider symbol on Venom's chest, I can't remember it being in the movie?

 

[WestVanMan]

X-Men 3 had Eric Rattler direct it

You mean Brett Ratner.

 

[LonelyGhost]

Is today's Hollywood movie audience supposed to be all pre-teen boys or adult males of arrested development?

actually, YES! Hollywood is pandering to its most prolific audience
and that's why you get MTV style and Archie comics storylines ...

you need to look at some indy film-makers for real style
and substance these days ... mainstream is dumbed-down
to tapioca but it makes big bucks for the producers.

Mainstream movies are nothing but one long commercial ... blame
George Lucas -- he got super-rich by forgoing movie rights for
Star Wars and wrapping up the merchandising ... it was when
Hollywood 'jumped the shark' as far a movies-that-matter go.

 

[Thelyhi]

I don't care what perbie reviews,I will go see Spider-man 3...it's called a triology.The movie cost over $285million and it needs to do three times amount to break even. Just advertising alone will be over $100 million.With the first two movies doing a $1 billion around the world receipts.

Of course those non-super powers civilians(Aunt May,Harry,and Mj) develop the Spider-man character,plus brings interest to non-diehard comic book fans.

Hollywood revamps the comic books and video games movies for the modern age.ie.The Hulk transforming from lab accident,not by Gamma bomb testing in New Mexico.And that Gowd-awful Street Fighter movie no powers.

Most people know a third movie sucks,,,MI3 but I'm a fan.

 

[Devils_Advocate]

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If you really want to see a great movie this weekend go see Edgar Wright & Simon Pegg's Hott Fuzz.

Worth the every penny of the $13.00 admission price.

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I managed to get the afternoon off, and decided to check out Spider-Man 3. I was going into the film with very little in the way of expectations. The first two films did little to endear themselves, but as a faithful Spidey fan, I have managed to look past the bad, (Kristen Dunst / James Franco / Aunt May / Uncle Ben) and eek out as much good as possible (Willem Dafoe / Alfred Molina).

Spider Man 3 has all of the faults that plagued the first two films. Especially in the seemingly endless Kristen Dunst / James Franco / Aunt May / Uncle Ben story-lines. (Yes I know the importance of all four, but if you aren't going to stick to the original comics story then really I had enough)

Both Dunst and Franco have outlasted their welcome. Sadly though Mary Jane will live to see another day, though I can't say the same for the latter. I was hoping with the introduction of Gwen Stacey, (Bryce Dallas Howard who is gorgeous), we would see the end of MJ. (Or at least the beginning of Black Cat, Felicia Hardy)

The movie does have a few good moments, especially Parker's too cool for his own good confidence and some of Franco's dialog, especially in the cafe. I also enjoyed seeing Topher Grace, J.K. Simmons ('Vern' Schillinger for you OZ Fans), and Elizabeth Banks (I always had a thing Betty Brant).

The movie is LONG and there are times when you feel every moment of the plus 2.5 hr running time. Most of the special effects are less then dazzling, though they have got the Spidey swinging through the street scenes down pat, most of the fights are tired and not much different then the first two films

I am hoping this is the last film that will be made with the current director / stars, as some new blood needs to be pumped in to the franchise ( darker, more intense, and true to the original comics).

Spider-man 3 is a better film then X-Men 3, but that's not saying much.

Is it worth seeing? Yes, if you've seen the first two, but on it's own no.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Spiderman 4 Villian(s) ?:

Dead:

Doctor Octopus
Green Goblin
Green Goblin (II)
Venom

Who's left:

Chameleon
Vulture
Lizard
Sandman
Electro
Mysterio
Kraven the Hunter
Scorpion / (Venom III)
Rhino
Shocker
Kingpin
Jackal
Hydro-Man
Hobgoblin
Morlun

 

[Nickthenoob]

I'm a huge Spiderman fan from way back when. He was my comic book hero as a kid. I enjoyed Spidey 1 and 2.

This one rates as o.k. This movie was about 20 minutes too long and needed more editing so that it would flow better. There were some really cheesy scenes which I thought were just stupid.

I don't know. I told a friend today I was probably going to see the movie twice in theatres. Um no. I'm not.

This movie was kinda scattered at times and once the camera was jiggling so bloody much I had to look away from the screen.

Bryce Dallas Howard did a fair to good job as Gwen Stacy.

The J Jonah Jameson character was hilarious.

The Venom character was for the most part spot on and great. Too short though.

Peter wearing the black suit moments were all over the place {you'll understand if you watch the movie} from funny to stupidly cool to just ludicrous and moronic.

My thoughts only. After reading reviews and such I went in expecting way less than expected and got even less.

Ntn

 

[Yuppie]

Good, but disappointing

I have been a Spider-man fan since I was a kid. I loved Spidey #1 and #2, so I was so looking forward to #3 (especially with all the hype leading up to it).

While it was good, I must say it was a bit disappointing.

First off, the plot was quite convoluted, mixing in love-triangles along with the action. Long-triangles are fine, but there were so many of them.

There wasn't much character development either. The 2 best characters next to Spidey was Venom and Gwen Stacy - both of which didn't get enough time for development in the movie. The role of Fracco was fragmented, MJ Watson was just getting plain boring (Gwen was way hotter than MJ in that movie hands down).

It was nice seeing Spidey's dark side, but it felt like it was too much crammed into one movie. And at moments in the middle of the movie, it tended to drag a bit.

A lot of the major newspapers rated the movie B-/C+.

But on the positive side
1) it rake in 158 Million on opening weekend breaking the record set by Pirates of the Carribeean. Also beat out Star Wars Episode IV which made 258 million in the first week, but Spidy #3 made 360 million in just 6 days in North America.
2) Gwen Stacey - need I say more?

3) the character of Venom was awesome!
4) the special effects, especially with the Sandman was spectacular!

Of interesting note:
1) actually Gwen Stacey was killed off in 1973 in the comic book series. And how Gwen was killed off.. was the ending of Spider Man #1!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gwen_Stacy
2) Gwen Stacey (aka Bryce Dallas Howard) - is the daughter of director Ron Howard
3) while she was hot in the movie, somehow she looks so different off camera.

So - Spider #3, great movie, worth a watch on the big screen, but disappointing for true Spidey fans.

I am betting the next villian is the Lizard (note - Dr. Connor's character in Spidey #3)

 

[therealrex]

The movie just had so much excess baggage it didn't go anywhere 3 different villains + Peter's dark side. Who the fuck decided they needed all that singing?

I've always thought Bryce Howard was very hot but she's a Ginger she has red hair and a million freckles. To bleach her hair and hose her down with makeup seemed like an odd choice.

 

[Devils_Advocate]

The movie just had so much excess baggage it didn't go anywhere 3 different villains + Peter's dark side. Who the fuck decided they needed all that singing?

I've always thought Bryce Howard was very hot but she's a Ginger she has red hair and a million freckles. To bleach her hair and hose her down with makeup seemed like an odd choice.

I agree... I usually cringe when redheads go blonde, but she's gorgeous none the less. Maybe if the would have picked a red head to play MJ instead of Dunst , who looked less then spectacular in the film, we be a lot better of.

 

[totravel]

I'm going to see it.

I have been a Spider-man fan since I was a kid. I loved Spidey #1 and #2, so I was so looking forward to #3 (especially with all the hype leading up to it).

While it was good, I must say it was a bit disappointing.

First off, the plot was quite convoluted, mixing in love-triangles along with the action. Long-triangles are fine, but there were so many of them.

There wasn't much character development either. The 2 best characters next to Spidey was Venom and Gwen Stacy - both of which didn't get enough time for development in the movie. The role of Fracco was fragmented, MJ Watson was just getting plain boring (Gwen was way hotter than MJ in that movie hands down).

It was nice seeing Spidey's dark side, but it felt like it was too much crammed into one movie. And at moments in the middle of the movie, it tended to drag a bit.

Of interesting note:
1) actually Gwen Stacey was killed off in 1973 in the comic book series. And how Gwen was killed off.. was the ending of Spider Man #1!
So - Spider #3, great movie, worth a watch on the big screen, but disappointing for true Spidey fans.

I am betting the next villian is the Lizard (note - Dr. Connor's character in Spidey #3)

I read all the Spiderman comics from '68-72 (John Romita Sr. was the best artist, IMO), so I really enjoyed the first 2 movies, especially the Doc Ock-Aunt May storyline.
Gwen is supposed to be more glam than Mary Jane, that's how she was drawn as well.
The Venom-meteorite storyline is new to me, since I didn't follow it then.
There's no way they can please all the true fans, since they don't plan on making 12 films. Truncating and changing plots is inevitable.
Excellent information resource:
http://www.answers.com/topic/the-amazing-spider-man

 

[visioneast]

I just watched the movie yesterday at Silvercity Metropolis. It was not that bad actually. Some critic complained that they have turned it into a soap opera so I guess they refer it to Peter Parker's boss but ain't he always like that?

 

[LittleAsianGuy]

The movie was ok but i didnt like the singing from kirsten dunst. Also, Peter Parker was acted corny in this one dancing around.

I just watched the movie yesterday at Silvercity Metropolis. It was not that bad actually. Some critic complained that they have turned it into a soap opera so I guess they refer it to Peter Parker's boss but ain't he always like that?