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Director: Sam Raimi
Actor: Tobey Maguire|Willem Dafoe|Kirsten Dunst|James Franco
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Category: DVD

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Format: Anamorphic, PAL, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired), Dutch (Subtitled), English (Subtitled), Hindi (Subtitled)
Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
Region: 2
Discs: 2
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Number Of Discs: 2
Running Time: 116 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6

EAN: 5035822216136
ASIN: B00005RDQI

Theatrical Release Date: May 3, 2002
Release Date: November 25, 2002
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Editorial Reviews:

Amazon.co.uk Review
Marvel Comics fans have been waiting for this big-screen ISpider-Man/I since the character made his print debut in 1962, which attaches impossible expectations to a film that rates as a solid success without breaking out of the spandex ghetto in the way that IBatman Returns/I or IX-Men/I did. Tobey Maguire is ideally cast as speccy Peter Parker, a high school swot with personal problems. The suit and effects take over when he gets bitten by a genetically engineered (i.e., no longer radioactive) spider and transforms into a web-swinging superhero who finds that these super-powers don't really help him get close to the girl next door (Kirsten Dunst) or protect his elderly guardian (Cliff Robertson) from random violence. The villain of the peace is Peter's best friend's industrialist father (Willem Dafoe) who has dosed himself on an experimental serum which makes him go all Jekyll-and-Hyde and emerge as the cackling Green Goblin, who soon gets a grudge against Spider-Man. p Sam Raimi gives it all a bright, airy, kinetic feel, with wonderful aerial stuff as Spider-Man escapes from his troubles by swinging between skyscrapers, and the rethink of Stan Lee and Steve Ditko's origin story is managed with a canny mix of faithfulness (JK Simmons' as the crass editor JJ Jameson is the image of the comic character) and send-up (after a big introduction, Spider-Man finally appears in a really rubbish first attempt at a spider costume). Maguire and the impossibly sweet Dunst make it work as a hesitant teen romance, but somehow the second half, which brings on the villain to give the hero someone to fight, is only exciting when it wants to be affecting too. --IKim Newman/I p BOn the DVD:/B ISpider-Man/I's two-disc offering is nothing out of the ordinary, but fans will find some gems here including Stan Lee's thoughts, a gallery of comic cover art and profiles on the baddies. The two commentaries (cast and crew, and Special Effects) both have long periods with pauses, but the special effects guys are full of insight. The DVD-ROM section offers some of the more exciting features, including three comics transferred onto your computer, page by page, although be aware that the "Film to Comic" comparison is not for the original but for the new comic of the film. As you would expect from a blockbuster superhero film, the sound and vision are immaculate. --INikki Disney/I

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Wonderful,just wonderful! June 17, 2002
11 out of 12 found this review helpful

A perfect representation of Spider-Man on show here.Because of the new blockbuster movie,people think that the 90's Spider-Man animated series is average on the scale.This is not true.The animated show is just as engaging and thrilling as the movie.It takes an even deeper look into Spider-Man's private life.(He even gets married to Mary-Jane Watson but not in the episodes on this video.) However,the 4 episodes on this video are the perfect full-action episodes of the show and find Spidey battling 3 of his most dangerous foes including The Green Goblin and Dr Octopus.The action comes thick and fast as we are given the ultimate character representation of Spider-Man here.If you can't wait for the movie to come out on video,buy this and it will thrill you forever.

5 out of 5 stars

A Genuinely Entertaining Blockbuster February 15, 2003
Gary F. Taylor (Biloxi, MS USA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful

I'm not generally enthusiastic about superheroes, comic book characters, or even special effects movies--but I have to say that SPIDERMAN is easily the best movie of its kind that I have ever seen, a movie that packs a tremendous whallop in terms of being just flat-out fun to watch. The cast is solid; the story is entertaining; the special effects are first rate all the way.pUnless you've been living in a hole all these years, you already recognize the character--one of the last to emerge from the golden age of comic books and still one of the most popular. But Spiderman differs somewhat from most comic book superheroes: he is insecure, angst-ridden, and carries with him all the uncertainties of youth; consequently, the character foreshadowed the current wave of much darker comicbook characters, many of whom might be described as underdog anti-heroes. While the film departs from the original comic book storyline in a number of ways, it retains that element. And it follows the legend in general outline: Peter Parker is a brainy but slightly nerdy and insecure kid--but when he is bitten by a radioactive (in this case a genetically mutated) spider, he develops amazing powers. And when crime hits home in a personal way, he sets out to rid the city of bad guys and comes face to face with supercriminal Green Goblin, who is determined to tempt Spiderman into a life or crime or kill him trying.pI would have never imagined Tobey Maguire in the role of Spiderman, but he brings the right blend of uncertainty and joy in his newly discovered powers to the role, and as a result is a superhero character that is a lot more believable than most other big screen efforts. Willen Dafoe, who has made a career of playing unexpected characters, is also perfectly cast as The Green Goblin, and the supporting cast--which includes Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Cliff Robertson, and Rosemary Harris--is also extremely good. The film moves at a good pace, alternately witty and actionpacked, touching and sharp. And although the special effects are a bit dimmed by the translation to the small screen (I always find that CGI works better on the big screen), it is still fascinating stuff to watch.pThe double DVD set comes with a host of extras, including computer games, outtakes, and the like, but the most enjoyable of the extras are a documentary on the making of the film and a documentary re Marvel Comics with an emphasis (of course) on "your friendly neighborhood Spiderman;" frankly, bonus packages don't come much better. Now, if you're not a comicbook or superhero fan, you might want to rent this one before you buy it; the fact that everything is on the surface (no seriously deep meanings here) is also likely to annoy people looking for depth. But that aside, SPIDERMAN is just a tremendous amount of fun to watch from start to finish, and if you can enter into that spirit of fun you'll enjoy every minute of it.

5 out of 5 stars

Does whatever a Spider can November 12, 2002
N. Williams (Hull)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful

What an honour is thrust upon Sam Raimi. He had to bring to the screen the world's favourite super-hero. This movie could well have been a disaster thanks to the huge build-up and publicity and die-hard fans and all the other assorted extra considerations with a picture of this scale. However, against all the odds, Raimi came out with a final result that actually managed to live up to the hype.brFor those of you who are unfamiliar with the exploits of Spider-man, let me fill you in. It tells the story of shy bookish student Peter Parker who after being bitten by a genetically altered spider, is given amazing super-powers. After he suffers a tragic personal loss, he decides to use his powers so that no others have to suffer the way he has. However, this film, unlike most blockbusters actually fleshes out the relationships between the characters. Particularly good is the awkward love scenes between Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire, excellently cast), and Mary Jane Watson (Kirsten Dunst, looking better than ever as a red-head), which manages to be very sweet, down to earth and dare I say, believeable. brWhilst Raimin has made some changes to the original story (e.g. updating Stan Lee's radioactive Spider to a genetically modified one), he has still manged to retain the spirit and style of spider-man. There have however been some changes that have been criticized, one of which is the new-look Green Goblin. Frankly I think he looks perfect as the suit in the film is actually a flight suit designed to look threatening but not terrifying, and the whole scare behind the Green Goblin lies in the monster behind the mask. Still think they should have stuck to the purple Noddy-like suit?brOther criticisms include the fact that the second half which throws a super-villain at Spidey, pales in comparison to the first half which deals with his origins and early exploits. True, the second half does deal mainly with Spidey and the Green goblin kicking seven shades out of each other, but it still works a lot better than most blockbuster super-hero movies. The main reason for this is that the two protagonists don't bother with silly plots like the later Batman films or such other nonsense. No, it's just battle after glorious battle as Spidey goes into the fight of his life to stop a deadly super-powered psychopath. It's just that simple, and works so well on account of some superb character acting and some really good set-pieces. The final battle scene which takes place atop a suspension bridge really shows Maguire playing with the different Spider-man/Peter Parker frames of mind, and Willem Dafoe is clearly having a great time hamming up his role as the evil Green Goblin.brThis is a blockbuster movie with a difference. It has heart, it has plot, but most importanrtly, it has web-swinging in spades. You won't be disappointed. A Classic!

5 out of 5 stars

The Ultimate Spin November 21, 2002
Nicolas Pierce (England)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

Forget Batman. Forget X-Men. Spiderman is the ultimate comic book hero movie!brWhat can I say....The acting is great with the standout willem Dafoe as psychotic, schizophrenic villain Norman Osborn aka Green Goblin. Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst also shine bringing a much needed depth to their characters.brThe SFX is also mostly brilliant despite what some may say with only a few patchy shots of the Green Goblin on his hovercraft thingy.brAswell as the action which is not in an extreme amount but every fight scene is choreographed and presented perfectly like polished jewels. Standouts being the wrestling match and climactic finale.brBut where the film really shines is in the story. Never before has such a deep, emotional storyline with dilemmas and twists been incorporated in a film of this kind.brSo with plenty of laughs and romance aswell, Spiderman is definately a great package. Buy now!

5 out of 5 stars

A Standout of 2002 March 13, 2003
Mark Baker (Santa Clarita, CA United States)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful

Peter Parker is the class nerd. One day, while on a field trip, he is bitten by a super spider and starts to gain super powers. While he's having fun climbing walls and shooting webbing, his best friend's dad is undergoing a transformation of his own. Norman Osborn has tried a highly risky experiment on himself, and it's made him crazy. Transforming into the Green Goblin, he fights to bring down all those who oppose him. When Spiderman gets in his way, the battle ensues.pWhat really drew me to this movie was the emotions and struggles it puts the characters through. Peter is forever longing to be noticed by Mary Jane, and his sudden transformation doesn't turn her eye. Yet he's also aware that keeping who he has become a secret is highly important to the safety of his friends and family. That last scene was dynamite! I also enjoyed the Jekyll/Hyde relationship that Norman had with the Green Goblin. That was filmed and written well, making the villain slightly sympathetic himself. The actors do a wonderful job of drawing me in and making me care for the characters. Much like the real world, not everything gets resolved easily, and this movie certainly left me wanting to know more.pThe DVD set is wonderful as well. The film is preserved with clear picture and sound. The commentaries are interesting and there are loads of behind the scenes things to go through. I'm not that familiar with the Spider-Man comics, so I found the sections on the character especially fascinating as well.pThis movie tempers its action with wonderful heart, making it a truly likeable film. Movies don't get much better then this.

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