Three villains, a doubting girlfriend, a hard-to-resist seductress and some evil alien goop: Spidey has many troubles in this third instalment of Spiderman on the big screen. They say Spider-Man 3 is the most expensive film of the trilogy, but does it give you more bang for the bigger buck?
Simply, the answer is resounding yes. It's still larger-than-life when the action cuts begin. The CGI effects are is nail-biting. The Sandman, Spidey's new enemy, is awesome with his post-particle physics body that alternates between a sandstorm and a human form with perfect ease. The climax is blockbuster stuff. And Spidey still sends a thrill down your spine as he dizzily bungee jumps across the Manhattan skyline.
Spider-Man 3 finds our hero and his alter ego Peter Parker played by Tobey Maguire, having overcome most of his hero woes in Spider-Man 2, as finally happy. He's deeply in love with Broadway actress- girlfriend Mary Jane Watson (Kirsten Dunst) and plans to pop the big question soon. Spidey is also being accepted by the public and has even become a highly-promoted tourist attraction / poster-boy for New York City. Peter is at the top of his class in college and has drawn the eye of attractive lab partner Gwen Stacy (Bryce Dallas Howard). Only his shaky friendship with pal-turned-villain Harry Osborne (James Franco) stands in Peter’s way of apparent perfection in life.
But as with anything in Peter's world, his newfound happiness is in jeopardy. A bad review destroy’s Mary Jane’s career, and with Peter focused on his own celebrity she turns to Harry, who hopes to use her against Peter as revenge for his father's death. Entering into these dramatics is petty crook Flint Marko (Thomas Haden Church) who may have been responsible for the death of Peter's uncle years ago, who is turned into the ‘Sandman’ in an industrial accident. As if we needed more, there's also a strange black ooze from outer space that attaches to Peter's Spider-Man costume and which seems to influence his behaviour for the worse, through the suit, into an alter ego, which ultimately ends up evolving into a villain called "Venom." Whew!
It's surprising, then, that a film with this much activity actually wraps it all up in a mostly satisfying conclusion.
And assisting us on this rollercoaster journey are the special effects which make it all possible. Whether we're watching Spider-Man save Gwen from a collapsing skyscraper or witnessing the birth of Sandman, this film's effects are nothing short of brilliant.
Most of the actors are fantastic – Topher Grace as rival photographer Eddie Brock Jr is an especial standout. Kirsten Dunst was the most notable flat spot in the movie. She was passable but perhaps she was showing signs of a lack of interest in the material after three movies.
But despite a lacklustre performance from Kirsten, Spiderman 3 is still a fabulously entertaining movie. Go see it!
Simply, the answer is resounding yes. It's still larger-than-life when the action cuts begin. The CGI effects are is nail-biting. The Sandman, Spidey's new enemy, is awesome with his post-particle physics body that alternates between a sandstorm and a human form with perfect ease. The climax is blockbuster stuff. And Spidey still sends a thrill down your spine as he dizzily bungee jumps across the Manhattan skyline.
Spider-Man 3 finds our hero and his alter ego Peter Parker played by Tobey Maguire, having overcome most of his hero woes in Spider-Man 2, as finally happy. He's deeply in love with Broadway actress- girlfriend Mary Jane Watson (Kirsten Dunst) and plans to pop the big question soon. Spidey is also being accepted by the public and has even become a highly-promoted tourist attraction / poster-boy for New York City. Peter is at the top of his class in college and has drawn the eye of attractive lab partner Gwen Stacy (Bryce Dallas Howard). Only his shaky friendship with pal-turned-villain Harry Osborne (James Franco) stands in Peter’s way of apparent perfection in life.
But as with anything in Peter's world, his newfound happiness is in jeopardy. A bad review destroy’s Mary Jane’s career, and with Peter focused on his own celebrity she turns to Harry, who hopes to use her against Peter as revenge for his father's death. Entering into these dramatics is petty crook Flint Marko (Thomas Haden Church) who may have been responsible for the death of Peter's uncle years ago, who is turned into the ‘Sandman’ in an industrial accident. As if we needed more, there's also a strange black ooze from outer space that attaches to Peter's Spider-Man costume and which seems to influence his behaviour for the worse, through the suit, into an alter ego, which ultimately ends up evolving into a villain called "Venom." Whew!
It's surprising, then, that a film with this much activity actually wraps it all up in a mostly satisfying conclusion.
And assisting us on this rollercoaster journey are the special effects which make it all possible. Whether we're watching Spider-Man save Gwen from a collapsing skyscraper or witnessing the birth of Sandman, this film's effects are nothing short of brilliant.
Most of the actors are fantastic – Topher Grace as rival photographer Eddie Brock Jr is an especial standout. Kirsten Dunst was the most notable flat spot in the movie. She was passable but perhaps she was showing signs of a lack of interest in the material after three movies.
But despite a lacklustre performance from Kirsten, Spiderman 3 is still a fabulously entertaining movie. Go see it!
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