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Message: <blockquote data-quote="idarii" data-source="post: 1630635" data-attributes="member: 15312">My thoughts, copied and pasted from elsewhere.I just got back from a midnight show, and I wanted to come on and post that what you've heard is true- the movie's fantastic. The action took a back seat to the characters and the result was everything I want in a serial super hero installment. Toby Maguire didn't even bother me this time. I hated him in the first, but he performed nicely... though he should never be called upon to make strenuous faces for the camera. Never.When the movie's funny, it's really, really funny. There are some gags and bits of timing in there I haven't seen the likes of since John Landis' heyday. I've been keeping away from spoiler material on this and any SM sequels, so [spoiler]I was quite surprised to see the scene wherein Harry discovers his father's private stash of goblin-goodies. It looks like he'll follow along, which is fine with me, as long as we don't get the green armor suit again. Eurghh. ...and John Jameson... I'm thinking Venom, next movie. He goes up and comes back with the symbiote. I know this isn't groundbreaking positing, but in case I'm right, I'd like to have proof someday.[/spoiler]In MY comic book movie heirarchy, I've had a very tough time weighing Superman, X-Men 2, and Unbreakable against each other for the top position. I think- and all apologies to Superman- my current candidate for best comic book movie is still X2. Spider-Man 2, now, is right up there, fighting with the others. It may well be placing above Superman. I'll need to digest a bit more. I can't believe I forgot to say that Doc Ock was astounding.   The tentacles- Wickedly fearsome and impressive to watch. Those things are so cleverly designed, whereas the Green Goblin costume was so wretched... this time a great-looking Spider-Man isn't unbalanced by a poor looking villain. Those tentacles writhing in the background of some of the dialogue shots just steal the show. They're SO cool looking, but more, they're scary- and I mean that.  The Acting- I'm convinced that Alfred Molina may just have been the best actor in the world for the job. He's SUCH a great compromise between what Doc Ock looks like in the comics and what'll work on screen.  The Villain- Imposing. I didn't think Doc Ock could seem to be more dangerous than the Green Goblin, but he's terrifically imposing. Raimi treats him like a movie monster, with crowds of people running and screaming before him. When he's approaching, you can hear the distant booms (which sound bipedal, but we'll let that slide). Doc Ock is alive and furiously threatening.Whoof... Marvel and Avi Arad are doing great things, despite The Hulk, Daredevil and The Punisher. It's a golden age for comic movies.</blockquote>

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