Spider-Man 2!!! "LE" film de l'été!! "ZE" blockbuster de l'été!!
Modérateur : Elise-Gisèle
Et bien chose promise chose due!! Voici le nouveau et vrai trailer tant attendu et je vous le dit, attacher votre tuque avec d'la broche, ça va faire mal!!! Sérieusement c'est complètmeent capoté, dément, fou, etc.!! Vous serez pas déçu croyez moi!!!! WOW!!!!!
hi-res:
http://www.apple.com/trailers/sony_pict ... large.html
med-res:
http://www.apple.com/trailers/sony_pict ... edium.html
low-res:
http://www.apple.com/trailers/sony_pict ... small.html
Pour le fullscreen vous devez y aller directement par le site et du même coup vous trouverez les liens pour pouvoir télécharger le trailer dans votre ordi!!
http://www.apple.com/trailers/sony_pict ... 2/trailer/
J'ai hâte d'avoir vos commentaires!!!! --Message edité par yautja88 le 2004-04-09 02:16:15--
Je t'aime Pinklily <3
Yautja88 a écrit
Juste en passant, tu confonds Tobey Maguire avec Jake Gyllenhaal pour The Day After Tomorrow! ;)
Hum non je confond rien Plusieurs rumeurs circulait comme quoi Maguire ne reviendrait pas pour Spider-Man 2 suite à une blessure, et que le remplacant serait Gyllenhaal. Je fini mon autre message en disant que c'est pas grave pour Jake puisque grace au fait qu'il ne joue pas dans SpiderMan 2 il joue dans The Day After Tomorrow qui semble excellent
Juste en passant, tu confonds Tobey Maguire avec Jake Gyllenhaal pour The Day After Tomorrow! ;)
Hum non je confond rien Plusieurs rumeurs circulait comme quoi Maguire ne reviendrait pas pour Spider-Man 2 suite à une blessure, et que le remplacant serait Gyllenhaal. Je fini mon autre message en disant que c'est pas grave pour Jake puisque grace au fait qu'il ne joue pas dans SpiderMan 2 il joue dans The Day After Tomorrow qui semble excellent
Raven a écrit
Hum non je confond rien Plusieurs rumeurs circulait comme quoi Maguire ne reviendrait pas pour Spider-Man 2 suite à une blessure, et que le remplacant serait Gyllenhaal. Je fini mon autre message en disant que c'est pas grave pour Jake puisque grace au fait qu'il ne joue pas dans SpiderMan 2 il joue dans The Day After Tomorrow qui semble excellent
Oups désolé, je croyais que tu parlais de Maguire!!
Hum non je confond rien Plusieurs rumeurs circulait comme quoi Maguire ne reviendrait pas pour Spider-Man 2 suite à une blessure, et que le remplacant serait Gyllenhaal. Je fini mon autre message en disant que c'est pas grave pour Jake puisque grace au fait qu'il ne joue pas dans SpiderMan 2 il joue dans The Day After Tomorrow qui semble excellent
Oups désolé, je croyais que tu parlais de Maguire!!
Je t'aime Pinklily <3
j'ai adoré la passe du camion quand il passe entre la boite du camion et la remorque..mais j,ai pas tout saisi l'histoire...comme quand il décide qu'il ne veut plus être Spiderman......on le voit chercher son costume, etc.à partir de là.j'ai pu trop saisie..faudrait que je le regarde encore une fois.....
Et bien l'événement cinématographique de l'été est à nos portes!! Voici quelques TV Sport et des clips du film en attendant!! Ça prend Windows Media Player 9 pour les voir!
TV Spot 1
hi-res:
http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/spid ... r_high.asx
low-res:
http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/spid ... er_low.asx
TV Spot 2 'Bigger Things'
hi-res:
http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/spid ... 1_high.asx
low-res:
http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/spid ... t1_low.asx
TV Spot 3 'Choice'
hi-res:
http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/spid ... 2_high.asx
low-res:
http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/spid ... t2_low.asx
TV Spot 4 'Try Cutdown'
hi-res:
http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/spid ... 3_high.asx
low-res:
http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/spid ... t3_low.asx
Voici l'adresse pour les clips, il y en a 7 du film et 8 qui sont des petits interviews! Les 2 meilleurs clips sont "Clock Tower" et "Train Overpass"!! Si vous ne voulez pas tous les regarder, jetez au moins un coup d'oeil à ces 2 là!!
http://movies.yahoo.com/shop?d=hv&cf=tr ... 61&intl=us
Alors serez-vous parmi ceux qui iront voir le film?? ;)
TV Spot 1
hi-res:
http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/spid ... r_high.asx
low-res:
http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/spid ... er_low.asx
TV Spot 2 'Bigger Things'
hi-res:
http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/spid ... 1_high.asx
low-res:
http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/spid ... t1_low.asx
TV Spot 3 'Choice'
hi-res:
http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/spid ... 2_high.asx
low-res:
http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/spid ... t2_low.asx
TV Spot 4 'Try Cutdown'
hi-res:
http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/spid ... 3_high.asx
low-res:
http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/spid ... t3_low.asx
Voici l'adresse pour les clips, il y en a 7 du film et 8 qui sont des petits interviews! Les 2 meilleurs clips sont "Clock Tower" et "Train Overpass"!! Si vous ne voulez pas tous les regarder, jetez au moins un coup d'oeil à ces 2 là!!
http://movies.yahoo.com/shop?d=hv&cf=tr ... 61&intl=us
Alors serez-vous parmi ceux qui iront voir le film?? ;)
Je t'aime Pinklily <3
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rupert a écritEn tout cas,le Doc Oc a l`air mieux fait et ressemblant que le Green Goblin l`était.Je me suis d`ailleur jamais remis de ce Green Goblin affreux avec son espèce d`armure robotique.
En effet, le seul hic de Spider-Man c'est le Green Goblin qui a l'air d'un gros jouet en plastique, ça fait pas très crédible comme méchant quand à chaque scène d'action tu de damandes si il va casser...
Au moins Dr. Octopus semble beaucoup plus crédible et bien mieux fait aussi!! C'est sur à 100% que le film va en bénéficier, car le vilain dans le film est tout aussi important que le héros, alors avec celui-ci on devrait être servi!
En effet, le seul hic de Spider-Man c'est le Green Goblin qui a l'air d'un gros jouet en plastique, ça fait pas très crédible comme méchant quand à chaque scène d'action tu de damandes si il va casser...
Au moins Dr. Octopus semble beaucoup plus crédible et bien mieux fait aussi!! C'est sur à 100% que le film va en bénéficier, car le vilain dans le film est tout aussi important que le héros, alors avec celui-ci on devrait être servi!
Je t'aime Pinklily <3
Les critiques commencent à sortir et toutes sont unanimes, le film est magistral!!
En voici 2!!
Spider-Man 2
Reviewed by: Scott Chitwood
Rating: 10 out of 10
Summary:
One of the best comic movies ever made. If you liked the first one, you'll love the sequel. 'Nuff said.
What Worked:
There are a few minor spoilers discussed here, but nothing as big as what you'll see in the commercials. They really spoil the movie.
If you liked Spider-Man, you're going to love Spider-Man 2. It's a better movie in almost every way and it builds on everything that made the first film great while fixing all of its weaknesses. Spidey 2 ends up being a really fun movie that delivers on every front. There's action, adventure, comedy, romance, drama, and more. It's everything you could hope for in a summer movie.
First off, there's plenty here for the comic fan. Spidey continues to strike his classic poses. Raimi also continues to recreate some of the classic covers, mainly the landmark "Spider-Man, No More!" issue. Look for Dr. Curt Connors (who later becomes the Lizard), John Jameson (who is Man Wolf in the comics), and even a passing reference to Doctor Strange. There are also key moments borrowed from various Spider-Man issues. If you're a die-hard Spider-Man reader, you'll know them when you see them.
The film also continues to display a great sense of humor that lets you know it never takes itself too seriously. Peter Parker continues to be the everyday-loser and he is the butt of many jokes. He is ignored, abused, and generally picked on to the great amusement of the audience. But Peter isn't the only one generating comedy. There's another scene where Hal Sparks, in a cameo role, gets in an elevator with Spider-Man. The awkward conversation that follows is hilarious and unique for a superhero film. After all, you never heard Batman talking about how his costume was itchy, and how the crotch rode up. Peter Parker also makes the laundry mistake of washing his whites with his reds and blues. The result, of course, isn't pretty for his boxers and shirts. Another subtle joke takes place when Peter Parker falls on a car in a nasty spill, then gets up saying, "My back! Ow, my back!" Anybody following Spider-Man 2 for any length of time knows what this refers to. Another funny moment comes when Aunt May tells Peter that she threw out his old comic collection. (If it weren't for moms throwing out comic collections, comics would have no value today.) Jokes are spread through the rest of the film as well which you'll love.
Tobey Maguire continues to be great as Peter Parker and Spider-Man. He's excellent as either the hapless Parker or in action as Spidey. Peter is involved in a lot of physical humor this time around and Maguire handles it well. But we also see Spider-Man with his mask off.. a lot. It's during these moments that you see it's not a stuntman but Maguire himself in the middle of the action, and he shows he's more than up to the challenge. Tobey also continues to have great chemistry with Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane. Their longing for each other picks up right where they left off from the previous one and it carries on all through the sequel. To keep that romance and forbidden love going and interesting for so long is quite a challenge and they pull it off nicely.
The rest of the returning supporting cast is also great. J.K. Simmons continues to steal every scene as J. Jonah Jameson. James Franco also gets more to do as Harry Osborn. He's a tortured soul that is thirsty for revenge against Spider-Man. The drama between Harry and Peter promises to be fully paid off in Spider-Man 3. Rosemary Harris gets to really shine here as May Parker. She has some great moments with Peer and those quiet scenes are some of the emotional highlights of the story. Also look for cameos by Cliff Robertson as Ben Parker, Ted Raimi as Hoffman, Elizabeth Banks as Miss Brant, and Bruce Campbell as the Snooty Usher.
But the big new addition to the cast is Alfred Molina as Doc Ock or Dr. Otto Octavius. Molina has always been a fantastic actor that blends into the background (did you see him in Raiders of the Lost Ark?), but here he gets to take center stage and really shine. Molina makes Octavius both believably evil and sympathetic at the same time. This is probably the best portrayal of the character in either the comics or the films. He's shown to be an arrogant genius, but passionately in love with his wife. Octavius is driven and occasionally rude, but he's working for the betterment of mankind. But besides being very human, he also becomes incredibly lethal when he's bonded with his mechanical arms. They are portrayed kind of like snakes, each with a bit of personality of its own. They end up making him a visually stunning character and more than a match for Spider-Man.
The effects in this film seemed better to me than they did in the first film. Back then I griped that that camera zoomed in too closely to Spider-Man and all you ever saw were blue and red blurs. This time it seemed that the camera pulled back a lot more and you get a greater sense of Spidey's motions and actions. His acrobatics seem much more impressive and realistic this time around. Doc Ock's arms are also an impressive mix of CG and animatronics. The blend helps make the arms seem more realistic and you buy the big, dynamic motions of them because you've become used to seeing the more delicate motions from them. (Like lighting a cigar, removing a blindfold, etc.) The effects houses should all pat themselves on their webheads for this one.
The action in this sequel is also turned up to 11. There are three really big battles between Ock and Spidey, the most impressive of which takes place on a clock tower and on an elevated train. Their battle is bloody, brutal, and intense. It outdoes the battle scenes in the previous film. But some of the smaller scale scenes are also cool. Sam Raimi manages to make even Spider-Man delivering pizzas at the beginning of the film a moment to hold your breath. Another cool scene in the film features a powerless Peter Parker (say that three times fast) rushing into a burning building to save a child. Knowing he's doing it without super powers makes it all the more suspenseful. You're fearful for the guy having to jump 10 feet despite that fact that he jumped 100 feet just 15 minutes earlier in the story.
As for the rest of the film, look for artwork from comic artist Alex Ross at the beginning during the credits. They brilliantly recap the first film for audiences so that they are brought up to speed for the sequel. I'd love to see that work published somewhere later. The music from Danny Elfman is also pretty good. I wasn't impressed with it the first time around, but it grew on me in the sequel.
What Didn't Work:
This was an excellent sequel, so there's almost nothing that didn't work for me. If I had to point out anything, it would be a couple of the effects at the very end of the film. As Otto's final fate unfolds, we are treated to an effects scene that isn't all that great. You'll know it when you see it.
It also seems that everybody and their dog discovers that Peter Parker is Spider-Man in this film. In the comics, it was always a big deal when Peter's secret identity was compromised. Here, tons of people find out who he is in short order. It seems to take away from the impact of the moment each time he is unmasked.
On another note, one scene in the film is an homage to "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid". Peter Parker walks down the street to the tune of "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head". While it's funny if you know it's an homage, it is still kind of weird, and I don't think most audiences are going to get the joke (especially when Parker is frozen in mid-stride, just like in the "Kid" movie).
Other than these minor gripes, though, I thoroughly enjoyed the film.
The Bottom Line:
Spider-Man 2 is one of the best comic movies ever made. It's a must-see on the big screen. You'll need to see it with a big audience to fully appreciate it. It's one of the best bets of the summer movies and well worth checking out.
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SHH! REVIEWS SPIDER-MAN 2!!
Source: Superhero Hype!
Friday, June 25, 2004
by Chris "Excelsior" Mason
I tried my best to not include spoilers, but I failed. Read on at your own risk.
I looked up WOW in the dictionary and there was an ad for Spider-Man 2! Wow is the best word I can use to describe Spidey 2… In 2002 after almost two years of 'hype' and rumors here at SHH!, organic/mechanical web-shooters, power ranger goblin, all of it… I was still blown away by the first film - it was everything we expected. Now here we are again two years later and a whole bunch of rumors nearly behind us. Spider-Man 2 is set to open and will no doubt set all new box office records. Now, not every blockbuster film can have its sequel out-shine its predecessor! Spider-Man 2 does just that! I saw the film with a packed house in Westwood… there was a definite buzz in the air, as I overheard stories of what people's expectations were for this one and how much they loved the first film.
Working on SHH!, I've heard all the rumors, and I've tried to stay away from what I know… in some cases trying to forget what I know… once the lights went down and the curtains opened my mind was a blank slate. The now familiar Danny Elfman opening credit cues start up, the Marvel logo flips on screen as we go into a series of Alex Ross painted pieces that retell the story of the first film in a stylized comic form. I got little goose bumps; I was back in that theater two years ago about to see a Spider-Man movie…
The FILM.
In the two years that Peter has been Spidey his life has taken a nose dive, he can't hold a job, his grades in school are suffering, his true love is engaged to another guy, his best friend wants Spidey's head on a platter, JJJ is not interested in pictures of squirrels and poor Aunt May is loosing the house. With everything that's going on in Peter's life, and as much as he loves and wants to be Spider-Man he's haunted by the life he could have had. Now this film could have just picked up where the first one left off, and had Spidey doing Spidey-stuff saving people and fighting any number of the Spider-rogues gallery, and this sequel does open with some great Spidey STUFF - Spider-Man delivering pizza is just too funny! To Sam Raimi's credit the film instead goes quickly and wisely deep into the characters, the characters ARE the story here, not the effects. Although this time around the special effects are much better and fluid - in the end it's the characters that make the stunning effects work so well. Without character there are no effects.
Enter DOC OCK.
Those that were more than a little disappointed in the Green Goblin can breathe easy because Ock in his full glory is one cool menacing villain, what would a superhero film be without a colorful baddy? Alfred Molina ends up stealing the show as Doctor Octavius, Doc Ock. His character is mean & nasty and yet you feel a certain sympathy toward him, you feel for him and knowing this makes his motivation worthwhile… even if he is throwing people from a speeding train. Doctor Octavius has invented a fusion device that could solve the world's energy problems. In his few important scenes in the early part of the film before the spectacular lab accident that fuses the articulated tentacles to his body, Molina fills Octavius with heart and passion. In a dinner scene between Peter, Octavius and his wife, we learn all about the good doctor's back-story. It's brief but very important. It's a way to get to know the man before we see the monster. Where the Green Goblin was the evil reflection of Spider-Man, Doc Ock is in a way the symbiotic twin to Peter & Spidey - both saddled with a gift and a curse filled with that need to do what they feel is right. And that is what makes Doc Ock such a great character in this film; his ultimate redemption brings him and Spider-Man full circle by the film's close
Exit SPIDER-MAN.
Peter Parker by the middle of the film has reached the final straw with his alter ego, not to mention coping with a nasty case of the spider-flu, which has hampered his ability as a superhero and filled him with self-doubt. Peter tosses his hero ways in the trash. Here a great visual tribute to John Romita, a pivotal image from the comics is brought to life. The sight of the Spidey costume in the trash can as the words "Spider-Man no more" echo as Peter walks away a free man down a stormy alley, literally walking away from his responsibility as a "hero". Peter is repeatedly tested, asking himself, has he made the right choice? Tobey Maguire as Parker really shows the wear & tear and the torture that life as both Peter Parker & Spider-Man has put him through. Spider-Man 2 proves once and for all that Maguire was the perfect choice to play Peter Parker and the wall crawler.
The balance of the characters and the requirements of a film of this nature (fast-paced-action-packed-summer-blockbuster), are near perfect, just the right blend. This wouldn't be a Sam Raimi film without humor. One particular scene involving Spidey in an elevator is a stand out… and brings out the geek in all of us who have ever walked around uncomfortably in a costume in front of normal folks. Raimi is one of those directors that has a certain "style" - mention Sam Raimi and more often than not you hear EVIL DEAD. Spider-Man 2 (as well as the first film) are no doubt Raimi films, but the director has put his style in the backseat for this franchise, instead focusing on letting the stories of our favorite neighborhood Spider-Man take front stage. Not every director is confident enough o do that. Which in my book makes a SAM RAIMI film a must see.
The special effects this time around are amazing. The seamless interaction between live action actors & CGI stunt-doubles is nearly flawless. The clock tower & train fights are some of the best superhero fight sequences ever put on film. Both actors and stunt men poured all into this film and it shows and they should be commended. To quote Ray Lykins: (Alfred Molina's OCK stunt double) "For seven weeks we rehearsed the train fight, every move, every step, to the point of where I couldn't lift my arms anymore". The fights between Ock & Spidey make the battle between Spidey & Green Goblin seem like a warm up round. They are truly a ballet of fists, claws and webs… Not to mention the sound of Ock approaching, it's enough to give you the heebie-jeebies!
Mary Jane is as beautiful as ever, and we never tire of seeing her in some sort of peril - or wet! Harry on the other hand, as much as he wants to be nothing like his father Norman, he has become his father, picking up the reins of OSCORP. The film ends with as many answered questions as unanswered ones. Is Doc Ock dead? What does Harry find behind that hidden mirror? Does MJ get married? Does Peter save Aunt May's house? And was that Stan Lee again saving another kid from fall debris? The film certainly leaves many things open for Spider-Man 3.
I for one will be seeing this film again and again. And rest assured The Hype! will be there every step of the way as the seeds of Spidey 3 begin to take root!
En voici 2!!
Spider-Man 2
Reviewed by: Scott Chitwood
Rating: 10 out of 10
Summary:
One of the best comic movies ever made. If you liked the first one, you'll love the sequel. 'Nuff said.
What Worked:
There are a few minor spoilers discussed here, but nothing as big as what you'll see in the commercials. They really spoil the movie.
If you liked Spider-Man, you're going to love Spider-Man 2. It's a better movie in almost every way and it builds on everything that made the first film great while fixing all of its weaknesses. Spidey 2 ends up being a really fun movie that delivers on every front. There's action, adventure, comedy, romance, drama, and more. It's everything you could hope for in a summer movie.
First off, there's plenty here for the comic fan. Spidey continues to strike his classic poses. Raimi also continues to recreate some of the classic covers, mainly the landmark "Spider-Man, No More!" issue. Look for Dr. Curt Connors (who later becomes the Lizard), John Jameson (who is Man Wolf in the comics), and even a passing reference to Doctor Strange. There are also key moments borrowed from various Spider-Man issues. If you're a die-hard Spider-Man reader, you'll know them when you see them.
The film also continues to display a great sense of humor that lets you know it never takes itself too seriously. Peter Parker continues to be the everyday-loser and he is the butt of many jokes. He is ignored, abused, and generally picked on to the great amusement of the audience. But Peter isn't the only one generating comedy. There's another scene where Hal Sparks, in a cameo role, gets in an elevator with Spider-Man. The awkward conversation that follows is hilarious and unique for a superhero film. After all, you never heard Batman talking about how his costume was itchy, and how the crotch rode up. Peter Parker also makes the laundry mistake of washing his whites with his reds and blues. The result, of course, isn't pretty for his boxers and shirts. Another subtle joke takes place when Peter Parker falls on a car in a nasty spill, then gets up saying, "My back! Ow, my back!" Anybody following Spider-Man 2 for any length of time knows what this refers to. Another funny moment comes when Aunt May tells Peter that she threw out his old comic collection. (If it weren't for moms throwing out comic collections, comics would have no value today.) Jokes are spread through the rest of the film as well which you'll love.
Tobey Maguire continues to be great as Peter Parker and Spider-Man. He's excellent as either the hapless Parker or in action as Spidey. Peter is involved in a lot of physical humor this time around and Maguire handles it well. But we also see Spider-Man with his mask off.. a lot. It's during these moments that you see it's not a stuntman but Maguire himself in the middle of the action, and he shows he's more than up to the challenge. Tobey also continues to have great chemistry with Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane. Their longing for each other picks up right where they left off from the previous one and it carries on all through the sequel. To keep that romance and forbidden love going and interesting for so long is quite a challenge and they pull it off nicely.
The rest of the returning supporting cast is also great. J.K. Simmons continues to steal every scene as J. Jonah Jameson. James Franco also gets more to do as Harry Osborn. He's a tortured soul that is thirsty for revenge against Spider-Man. The drama between Harry and Peter promises to be fully paid off in Spider-Man 3. Rosemary Harris gets to really shine here as May Parker. She has some great moments with Peer and those quiet scenes are some of the emotional highlights of the story. Also look for cameos by Cliff Robertson as Ben Parker, Ted Raimi as Hoffman, Elizabeth Banks as Miss Brant, and Bruce Campbell as the Snooty Usher.
But the big new addition to the cast is Alfred Molina as Doc Ock or Dr. Otto Octavius. Molina has always been a fantastic actor that blends into the background (did you see him in Raiders of the Lost Ark?), but here he gets to take center stage and really shine. Molina makes Octavius both believably evil and sympathetic at the same time. This is probably the best portrayal of the character in either the comics or the films. He's shown to be an arrogant genius, but passionately in love with his wife. Octavius is driven and occasionally rude, but he's working for the betterment of mankind. But besides being very human, he also becomes incredibly lethal when he's bonded with his mechanical arms. They are portrayed kind of like snakes, each with a bit of personality of its own. They end up making him a visually stunning character and more than a match for Spider-Man.
The effects in this film seemed better to me than they did in the first film. Back then I griped that that camera zoomed in too closely to Spider-Man and all you ever saw were blue and red blurs. This time it seemed that the camera pulled back a lot more and you get a greater sense of Spidey's motions and actions. His acrobatics seem much more impressive and realistic this time around. Doc Ock's arms are also an impressive mix of CG and animatronics. The blend helps make the arms seem more realistic and you buy the big, dynamic motions of them because you've become used to seeing the more delicate motions from them. (Like lighting a cigar, removing a blindfold, etc.) The effects houses should all pat themselves on their webheads for this one.
The action in this sequel is also turned up to 11. There are three really big battles between Ock and Spidey, the most impressive of which takes place on a clock tower and on an elevated train. Their battle is bloody, brutal, and intense. It outdoes the battle scenes in the previous film. But some of the smaller scale scenes are also cool. Sam Raimi manages to make even Spider-Man delivering pizzas at the beginning of the film a moment to hold your breath. Another cool scene in the film features a powerless Peter Parker (say that three times fast) rushing into a burning building to save a child. Knowing he's doing it without super powers makes it all the more suspenseful. You're fearful for the guy having to jump 10 feet despite that fact that he jumped 100 feet just 15 minutes earlier in the story.
As for the rest of the film, look for artwork from comic artist Alex Ross at the beginning during the credits. They brilliantly recap the first film for audiences so that they are brought up to speed for the sequel. I'd love to see that work published somewhere later. The music from Danny Elfman is also pretty good. I wasn't impressed with it the first time around, but it grew on me in the sequel.
What Didn't Work:
This was an excellent sequel, so there's almost nothing that didn't work for me. If I had to point out anything, it would be a couple of the effects at the very end of the film. As Otto's final fate unfolds, we are treated to an effects scene that isn't all that great. You'll know it when you see it.
It also seems that everybody and their dog discovers that Peter Parker is Spider-Man in this film. In the comics, it was always a big deal when Peter's secret identity was compromised. Here, tons of people find out who he is in short order. It seems to take away from the impact of the moment each time he is unmasked.
On another note, one scene in the film is an homage to "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid". Peter Parker walks down the street to the tune of "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head". While it's funny if you know it's an homage, it is still kind of weird, and I don't think most audiences are going to get the joke (especially when Parker is frozen in mid-stride, just like in the "Kid" movie).
Other than these minor gripes, though, I thoroughly enjoyed the film.
The Bottom Line:
Spider-Man 2 is one of the best comic movies ever made. It's a must-see on the big screen. You'll need to see it with a big audience to fully appreciate it. It's one of the best bets of the summer movies and well worth checking out.
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SHH! REVIEWS SPIDER-MAN 2!!
Source: Superhero Hype!
Friday, June 25, 2004
by Chris "Excelsior" Mason
I tried my best to not include spoilers, but I failed. Read on at your own risk.
I looked up WOW in the dictionary and there was an ad for Spider-Man 2! Wow is the best word I can use to describe Spidey 2… In 2002 after almost two years of 'hype' and rumors here at SHH!, organic/mechanical web-shooters, power ranger goblin, all of it… I was still blown away by the first film - it was everything we expected. Now here we are again two years later and a whole bunch of rumors nearly behind us. Spider-Man 2 is set to open and will no doubt set all new box office records. Now, not every blockbuster film can have its sequel out-shine its predecessor! Spider-Man 2 does just that! I saw the film with a packed house in Westwood… there was a definite buzz in the air, as I overheard stories of what people's expectations were for this one and how much they loved the first film.
Working on SHH!, I've heard all the rumors, and I've tried to stay away from what I know… in some cases trying to forget what I know… once the lights went down and the curtains opened my mind was a blank slate. The now familiar Danny Elfman opening credit cues start up, the Marvel logo flips on screen as we go into a series of Alex Ross painted pieces that retell the story of the first film in a stylized comic form. I got little goose bumps; I was back in that theater two years ago about to see a Spider-Man movie…
The FILM.
In the two years that Peter has been Spidey his life has taken a nose dive, he can't hold a job, his grades in school are suffering, his true love is engaged to another guy, his best friend wants Spidey's head on a platter, JJJ is not interested in pictures of squirrels and poor Aunt May is loosing the house. With everything that's going on in Peter's life, and as much as he loves and wants to be Spider-Man he's haunted by the life he could have had. Now this film could have just picked up where the first one left off, and had Spidey doing Spidey-stuff saving people and fighting any number of the Spider-rogues gallery, and this sequel does open with some great Spidey STUFF - Spider-Man delivering pizza is just too funny! To Sam Raimi's credit the film instead goes quickly and wisely deep into the characters, the characters ARE the story here, not the effects. Although this time around the special effects are much better and fluid - in the end it's the characters that make the stunning effects work so well. Without character there are no effects.
Enter DOC OCK.
Those that were more than a little disappointed in the Green Goblin can breathe easy because Ock in his full glory is one cool menacing villain, what would a superhero film be without a colorful baddy? Alfred Molina ends up stealing the show as Doctor Octavius, Doc Ock. His character is mean & nasty and yet you feel a certain sympathy toward him, you feel for him and knowing this makes his motivation worthwhile… even if he is throwing people from a speeding train. Doctor Octavius has invented a fusion device that could solve the world's energy problems. In his few important scenes in the early part of the film before the spectacular lab accident that fuses the articulated tentacles to his body, Molina fills Octavius with heart and passion. In a dinner scene between Peter, Octavius and his wife, we learn all about the good doctor's back-story. It's brief but very important. It's a way to get to know the man before we see the monster. Where the Green Goblin was the evil reflection of Spider-Man, Doc Ock is in a way the symbiotic twin to Peter & Spidey - both saddled with a gift and a curse filled with that need to do what they feel is right. And that is what makes Doc Ock such a great character in this film; his ultimate redemption brings him and Spider-Man full circle by the film's close
Exit SPIDER-MAN.
Peter Parker by the middle of the film has reached the final straw with his alter ego, not to mention coping with a nasty case of the spider-flu, which has hampered his ability as a superhero and filled him with self-doubt. Peter tosses his hero ways in the trash. Here a great visual tribute to John Romita, a pivotal image from the comics is brought to life. The sight of the Spidey costume in the trash can as the words "Spider-Man no more" echo as Peter walks away a free man down a stormy alley, literally walking away from his responsibility as a "hero". Peter is repeatedly tested, asking himself, has he made the right choice? Tobey Maguire as Parker really shows the wear & tear and the torture that life as both Peter Parker & Spider-Man has put him through. Spider-Man 2 proves once and for all that Maguire was the perfect choice to play Peter Parker and the wall crawler.
The balance of the characters and the requirements of a film of this nature (fast-paced-action-packed-summer-blockbuster), are near perfect, just the right blend. This wouldn't be a Sam Raimi film without humor. One particular scene involving Spidey in an elevator is a stand out… and brings out the geek in all of us who have ever walked around uncomfortably in a costume in front of normal folks. Raimi is one of those directors that has a certain "style" - mention Sam Raimi and more often than not you hear EVIL DEAD. Spider-Man 2 (as well as the first film) are no doubt Raimi films, but the director has put his style in the backseat for this franchise, instead focusing on letting the stories of our favorite neighborhood Spider-Man take front stage. Not every director is confident enough o do that. Which in my book makes a SAM RAIMI film a must see.
The special effects this time around are amazing. The seamless interaction between live action actors & CGI stunt-doubles is nearly flawless. The clock tower & train fights are some of the best superhero fight sequences ever put on film. Both actors and stunt men poured all into this film and it shows and they should be commended. To quote Ray Lykins: (Alfred Molina's OCK stunt double) "For seven weeks we rehearsed the train fight, every move, every step, to the point of where I couldn't lift my arms anymore". The fights between Ock & Spidey make the battle between Spidey & Green Goblin seem like a warm up round. They are truly a ballet of fists, claws and webs… Not to mention the sound of Ock approaching, it's enough to give you the heebie-jeebies!
Mary Jane is as beautiful as ever, and we never tire of seeing her in some sort of peril - or wet! Harry on the other hand, as much as he wants to be nothing like his father Norman, he has become his father, picking up the reins of OSCORP. The film ends with as many answered questions as unanswered ones. Is Doc Ock dead? What does Harry find behind that hidden mirror? Does MJ get married? Does Peter save Aunt May's house? And was that Stan Lee again saving another kid from fall debris? The film certainly leaves many things open for Spider-Man 3.
I for one will be seeing this film again and again. And rest assured The Hype! will be there every step of the way as the seeds of Spidey 3 begin to take root!
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