Spider-Man 3
Columbia Pictures | Release Date: May 4, 2007
6.5
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FrickinmediaMay 23, 2007
I like Spiderman 1 and 2. But Spiderman 3 has to be the worst super hero movie since Batman and Robin in 1997. Corny storyline and they rely too much on CGI computer graphics. Why the hell is Spiderman in the CGI form 95% of the time in the I like Spiderman 1 and 2. But Spiderman 3 has to be the worst super hero movie since Batman and Robin in 1997. Corny storyline and they rely too much on CGI computer graphics. Why the hell is Spiderman in the CGI form 95% of the time in the film??? Even when he's doing something simple like standing or walking, they used computer graphics for it. I hear people saying the special effects in the movie is amazing. Special effects in movies are suppose to look real and unnoticeable. They're suppose to make you questioned if what you're seeing is the real thing. Spiderman 3 special effects looks too fake and cartoony. It seems like they didn't have time to add in all the little details (shading, marks, flaws, etc.) I understand that Toby is not has well built as before, but at least they can do is find a body double for the full Spiderman suit because the CGI Spiderman is LAME.… Expand
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DanMay 23, 2007
I plain hated this movie. Half the time I was just laughing at how stupid it was. Tobey being a "bad" guy had me nearly in tears as it ruined my whole image of Spiderman. It also tried to do way too much. Too many villains and sappy moments. I plain hated this movie. Half the time I was just laughing at how stupid it was. Tobey being a "bad" guy had me nearly in tears as it ruined my whole image of Spiderman. It also tried to do way too much. Too many villains and sappy moments. Why they didn't make a movie with just Venom is beyond me. He shouldn't have been in the movie at all the way they did it. So yea: this is a bad movie. Don't waste your money.… Expand
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10
LouisS.May 24, 2007
KOOOOOLLLL!!!!!!!!!!
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ArthurC.May 24, 2007
The good stuff is awesome. But the stuff that sucks, really sucks. Sam Raimi adds on a little too much which weighs the film down from being a perfect 10 to a decent 7. The battle scenes are stunning and thrilling, and Venom proves to be a The good stuff is awesome. But the stuff that sucks, really sucks. Sam Raimi adds on a little too much which weighs the film down from being a perfect 10 to a decent 7. The battle scenes are stunning and thrilling, and Venom proves to be a great villain but movie should've focused on him.… Expand
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BenjiD.May 24, 2007
This movie was comically bad. Literally every line of dialogue were corny, stilted, or poorly delivered. The movie becomes especially stupid during the middle parts with emo-spiderman. The characters were poorly developed and cliched, This movie was comically bad. Literally every line of dialogue were corny, stilted, or poorly delivered. The movie becomes especially stupid during the middle parts with emo-spiderman. The characters were poorly developed and cliched, especially Sandman. However, the unintentional comedy provided by the horrible script and acting is often laugh out loud funny. The one decent aspect of this movie is the special effects, and, considering this was the most expansive movie ever produced, they had better be. To be honest, I'm not sure how anyone could like this movie. If you must watch it, do so with the sound turned off.… Expand
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HeleneC.May 25, 2007
This movie was filmed in ADD - attention deficit disorder. Events don't follow each other logically. Monsters are mis-matched. This film is a blatant attempt by the studio to earn more revenue while offering eager movie goers nothing in return.
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stupidmanMay 27, 2007
Loved the first one, LOVED the second one, shocked by the third. Boring and pointless. I was expecting a mamouth display from venom. but failed to deliver
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HyperShadowMay 27, 2007
I enjoyed myself. The special effects were good and the story wasn't bad. The ending wasn't magnificent by any stretch of the imagination, but good enough. Venom was a nice addition and the Sand Man was okay. Had a very comic book I enjoyed myself. The special effects were good and the story wasn't bad. The ending wasn't magnificent by any stretch of the imagination, but good enough. Venom was a nice addition and the Sand Man was okay. Had a very comic book feeling to it and while it did make a move toward the later lame Batman movies of that series it didn't quite make the complete crossover. It was a different Spiderman than the previous two, but like I said it was enjoyable... that is minus the lame scenes of Peter Parker trying to be cool .... that was completely uncalled for.… Expand
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BenR.May 28, 2007
I'm not overly picky when it comes to films like this, as long as it has a good storyline, good action and special effects and some humour, ok, so there were a few things in the film that could have been improved, but there were scenes I'm not overly picky when it comes to films like this, as long as it has a good storyline, good action and special effects and some humour, ok, so there were a few things in the film that could have been improved, but there were scenes like black suited spiderman fighting sandman in the subway that made this a pretty good film, what happened to going to the cinema to just have fun, I think some people take things too seriously.… Expand
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CorneliusM.May 30, 2007
I feel that this installment was the best out of the trilogy. For the first time since the first one I felt excited about Spiderman, and it will get a brunt of criticism for attempting to delve into a deeper story line than we have seen. But I feel that this installment was the best out of the trilogy. For the first time since the first one I felt excited about Spiderman, and it will get a brunt of criticism for attempting to delve into a deeper story line than we have seen. But the action is phenomenal, as usual. What really makes this one the best to me though is the wit, in the first two you would see a scene or two of that, but this film really has it's own sarcastic wit about itself that is fascinating to watch. If you could only watch one of them, Spider-Man 3 is the one.… Expand
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AdrianWillsMay 3, 2007
Unfortunately, something just went completely wrong with this movie - despite the first two being really well made. There's not nearly enough action for the movie it is (or could've been) and most of it is interrupted by dreary and Unfortunately, something just went completely wrong with this movie - despite the first two being really well made. There's not nearly enough action for the movie it is (or could've been) and most of it is interrupted by dreary and tiresome sappy sequences between characters. And the entire sequence before, after and including the jazz bar scene is both too long and possibly one of the most unnecessary and cheesy pieces of cinema I've seen in a few years. I was [emphasis on the word was] a huge fan of this series, I'm not a comic book freak and I just thought this movie completely missed the plot. And all respect for Stan Lee in his original writing, but what his he doing with a pointless speaking role, give the cameo but make it interesting and enjoyable. Any action sequences and Spiderman-isms there are in this movie is what's made it a 2/10 rather than less. Disappointing.… Expand
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10
LewisB.May 3, 2007
Spider-Man 3 is the Lawrence Of Arabia of the superhero movies world. It is epic, sprawling, magnificent, meaningful, beautiful. Anyone who doesn't enjoy this movie must be a pretty spoilt brat or a cynical old misery. For near on three Spider-Man 3 is the Lawrence Of Arabia of the superhero movies world. It is epic, sprawling, magnificent, meaningful, beautiful. Anyone who doesn't enjoy this movie must be a pretty spoilt brat or a cynical old misery. For near on three hours it envelops you in its world and makes you CARE about the characters. How's that for a special effects laden blockbuster, a movie with characters that matter? The comedy works, the emotion works, the action works. Everything Raimi tries comes off. The set pieces are particularly astounding, ranging from an out of control crane to Spidey's numerous battles with the meaty villains on show. Like others, I think this is by far the best of the three (though I loved the first two as well). It's a modern-day classic, an enrapturing fantasy that exhibits all that's best in modern movie making. An experience not to be missed.… Expand
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BenjaminR.May 4, 2007
I am very disappointed with this movie; I sincerely believe that Spiderman 3 can be considered among the worst comic adaptations made in the recent years, alongside Batman 4 and X-Men 3. I have to admit that the FX were great, but I really I am very disappointed with this movie; I sincerely believe that Spiderman 3 can be considered among the worst comic adaptations made in the recent years, alongside Batman 4 and X-Men 3. I have to admit that the FX were great, but I really wanted to see more of Venom and more of the things that the black suit just can do. And what can I say of the end? It was one of the worst I haveever saw in my entire life! When I was thinking that Batman 4, X-Men 3, Catwoman and Supergirl were the worst, Sam Raimy just give me another one!… Expand
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5
[Anonymous]May 4, 2007
Too many wasted villains, too many subplots. And please, someone should illegalize the "John Travolta" act of Tobey Maguire. But overally, if you can look past the uselessly complicated subplots, there are some good action scenes, especially Too many wasted villains, too many subplots. And please, someone should illegalize the "John Travolta" act of Tobey Maguire. But overally, if you can look past the uselessly complicated subplots, there are some good action scenes, especially the ones with the Goblin. But I still think Venom and Sandman got wasted.… Expand
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GregD.May 4, 2007
A huge disappointment. Some parts were extremely corny, at that is extremely disheartenly as the first two were wonderful films.
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MartinL.May 4, 2007
M. Lee--What are you talking about? Spiderman 2 was infinitely better than 1. And why do you think people even care about the first 2 films? It is simply because of the character development, not the boring CGI crap/action that can be seen M. Lee--What are you talking about? Spiderman 2 was infinitely better than 1. And why do you think people even care about the first 2 films? It is simply because of the character development, not the boring CGI crap/action that can be seen in Power Rangers. Please, you sound like an idiot. This film was awful and unoriginal.… Expand
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10
SpidermanMay 4, 2007
is awesome ... hey is a movie fantasy, is not for the oscar is for take a break...
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A.StuartMay 4, 2007
This just wasn't good. It seemed like Raimi took numerous short films centered around Spiderman and decided to mash them together. Because he tried to squeeze everything into one movie, Raimi wasn't able to focus enough on a This just wasn't good. It seemed like Raimi took numerous short films centered around Spiderman and decided to mash them together. Because he tried to squeeze everything into one movie, Raimi wasn't able to focus enough on a coherent story or any character development. There wasn't even enough room for the good old web slinging through the streets of New York. For such a long movie, nothing was accomplished.… Expand
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ScottW.May 4, 2007
Just as good as the others. It could of been the best though.They just mix up the plots to much.
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JamesR.May 4, 2007
Who the HELL cast TOBEY MCGUIRE AS VENOM?! O and the movie was definetely inferior to the first 2 films... The dancing cafe scene felt like spiderman turned into the mask... he was one step away from saying that "SMOKIN!" line...
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CaptainmarvelMay 4, 2007
Film students all over earth, go see this film to learn how to mess up an otherwise good film, ten minutes before it all ends. sam raimi, who seems to have absoulte control of everything somehow looses focus towards the end, making all theFilm students all over earth, go see this film to learn how to mess up an otherwise good film, ten minutes before it all ends. sam raimi, who seems to have absoulte control of everything somehow looses focus towards the end, making all the vilians kind of apologise to spidey and spidey forgiving and crying while doing so...who is going to apologise to us? for believing this movie and paying the ticket price? how are we suppose to leave the theater wanting to be a superhero and humming the tune when at the end, they make spidey seem like a girly man? they didnt even have a hardcore spidey tune when the credits started to roll at the end...oh what a crime this is!...it started so well...but ended in a manner even a superhero cant save.… Expand
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10
SeanP.May 4, 2007
Blew me away, into the screen! Wow a heart catcher.
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MattD.May 4, 2007
Long, dull, boring, full of cliches. CGI was great, but not near worth it. Do NOT recommend.
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AndyS.May 4, 2007
I wanted it to be good. I almost willed it to be good. Alas, it was not good and, sadly, It wasn't even mediocre. The pacing was off, the dialog was off, the humor was off, and even the CGI just didn't seem that interesting. Even I wanted it to be good. I almost willed it to be good. Alas, it was not good and, sadly, It wasn't even mediocre. The pacing was off, the dialog was off, the humor was off, and even the CGI just didn't seem that interesting. Even the best CGI can't save a bad script. Slight of hand is generally more appreciated than a slap in the face; I had red cheeks by the time the credits rolled. Am I naive to hope for a better Spider-man than part 2?… Expand
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PaulT.May 4, 2007
A bit too long and I would of prefered a more good vs evil movie, with at least one bad guy from start to finish. But still nice to look at and a laugh at times.
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BenS.May 4, 2007
A train wreck of a film. The super-generic misunderstanding that leads to a rift between Peter and MJ seems like something out of the worst episode of the worst soap opera ever. The overdone action scenes made up less than 10% of the film, A train wreck of a film. The super-generic misunderstanding that leads to a rift between Peter and MJ seems like something out of the worst episode of the worst soap opera ever. The overdone action scenes made up less than 10% of the film, and were terribly paced. The only thing that held me from walking out was the in-theater response. I normally burn with rage when people even whisper in a theater, but my theater seemed like one of the better episodes of Mystery Science Theater 3000. I laughed harder at this movie than I do for most comedies. Dialog wise, this movie should go down in history next to Plan Nine From Outer Space. I wouldn't recommend this movie to my worst enemy.… Expand
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KenC.May 4, 2007
Playstation 2 is to Playstation 3 as Spider-Man 2 is to Spider-Man 3: highly anticipated, completely overdone, and definitely disappointing.
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NormaS.May 4, 2007
Boring, Boring, Boring. I thought it would never end. The story was weak, the filming was awful and the special effects were amateur. In addition to this I had to sit there for over 2 hours. The only thing that saved this movie is that it Boring, Boring, Boring. I thought it would never end. The story was weak, the filming was awful and the special effects were amateur. In addition to this I had to sit there for over 2 hours. The only thing that saved this movie is that it appealed to my 10 year old son, though he despised the kissing scenes.… Expand
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ShabbirK.May 4, 2007
As a Spiderman fan and a look at trailers coming out of Sony, my expectations were crushed. The movie should have been called "Spidy, Goblin and MJ love story". A truly disapointing experince, the worst was the audience broke in to As a Spiderman fan and a look at trailers coming out of Sony, my expectations were crushed. The movie should have been called "Spidy, Goblin and MJ love story". A truly disapointing experince, the worst was the audience broke in to conversation often during the film, that show film failing to involve them.… Expand
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BrianA.May 4, 2007
A real mess of a film, at least compared to the first two movies. I think things started going downhill towards the tail end of the second movie, and here, we see the Spider-Man franchise nose dive. The story is clunky and boring (episodes A real mess of a film, at least compared to the first two movies. I think things started going downhill towards the tail end of the second movie, and here, we see the Spider-Man franchise nose dive. The story is clunky and boring (episodes of "Days of Their Lives" have more interesting story arcs), and even the action sequences aren't that amazing. And as Parker turns into the black Spider-Man, the movie almost turns into some sort of strange slapstick. Really should be a disappointment to anyone - and a huge disappointment to franchise fans.… Expand
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JmonMay 4, 2007
Cheesy and riddled with plot holes, but not as bad as the "red" reviews make it out to be. Granted I'm not a devoted spiderman fan (this applies to the comics as well as the first two movies), and expected at best a corny but Cheesy and riddled with plot holes, but not as bad as the "red" reviews make it out to be. Granted I'm not a devoted spiderman fan (this applies to the comics as well as the first two movies), and expected at best a corny but diversionary Hollywood CGI fest. There are a number of genuinely funny scenes (the parade and Venom Toby come to mind) and the plot moves fast enough that it is difficult to become too bored or to dwell on the illogical plot and overrall triteness. This quick pace is also the movie's main failing, as, has been stated, there is simply too much crammed into the film, making it kindof a grabbag of two dimensional sublots- sandman, for instance, was unneeded and detracted from the more interestin venom and harry plots. however, the film (credit toby and kirsten in particular) maintains the overrall charm and breeziness of the first two installments and, despite its cliche moralizing, avoids the insensitivies and meanspiritedness of most movies of its ilk.… Expand
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AtomK.May 5, 2007
God this movie sucked, I was checking my watch 1/3 the way through, and at the 3/4 mark I'm wondering if there is going to be any plot showing up. The first fight scene is some really great adrenalin filled action. The movie looks good God this movie sucked, I was checking my watch 1/3 the way through, and at the 3/4 mark I'm wondering if there is going to be any plot showing up. The first fight scene is some really great adrenalin filled action. The movie looks good and that's about it. I don't want an EMO spidy.… Expand
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JonahH.May 5, 2007
After reading all the incredibly negative reviews I was expecting this to be one of the worst letdowns since the almost unwatchable Jar Jar Binks/Star Wars trilogy. Turns out the movie is actually really good, its only main issue being a bit After reading all the incredibly negative reviews I was expecting this to be one of the worst letdowns since the almost unwatchable Jar Jar Binks/Star Wars trilogy. Turns out the movie is actually really good, its only main issue being a bit too long and slow in some parts. They could have cut about 15 minutes from it and it would have been fine. I'm not sure what people were expecting but I find this Spiderman to be on the same high-level as the other two, and I have to laugh at the doom and gloom reviews that many of the major critics have taken, they are really way off the mark this time. This movie has laughs, sad moments, and some excellent action scenes. Well worth the wait.… Expand
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SatyamC.May 5, 2007
The movie is decent but as a huge spider man fan, it just doesnt cut it. Great action but the director ruined the movie by making Parker seem like a fool. Also poor acting by Parker as he can't cry and takes away the seriousness from The movie is decent but as a huge spider man fan, it just doesnt cut it. Great action but the director ruined the movie by making Parker seem like a fool. Also poor acting by Parker as he can't cry and takes away the seriousness from the movie. At key moments we as audience tend to laugh instead of actually feel bad. Also to easy to predict.… Expand
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JamesP.May 5, 2007
Obviously those who are reviewing this movie have never read the books they are based on. Spider-Man 3 was far superior to the clich'e events that took place in Spider-Man 2. The execution of 3 was perfect. It was well paced and the Obviously those who are reviewing this movie have never read the books they are based on. Spider-Man 3 was far superior to the clich'e events that took place in Spider-Man 2. The execution of 3 was perfect. It was well paced and the characters were all very well defined. I'm sure it was no easy task fitting 40 years of comic book history into three, two and a half hour movies, but Raimi pulls it off with precision. The movie touched on many emotions. The only flaw I found with this movie was in Venom's character. A. Venom has razor webbing. B. Speaks of himself as "We' as apposed to "I". C. No hinting to the creation of the character "Carnage".… Expand
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DougG.May 5, 2007
Awesome movie with a great message that more young people need to learn!
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PammieB.May 5, 2007
Absolutly amazing movie. pure masterpiece. great suspence, many turns, and a very unexpected ending. DONT MISS!!!
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JaredB.May 5, 2007
I just saw this film last night. At first, I really didn't know what I was in for. By the end of the movie, I was glad I chose to go. Aside from a corny and convoluted love story, this was the best of the trilogy. And, I didn't I just saw this film last night. At first, I really didn't know what I was in for. By the end of the movie, I was glad I chose to go. Aside from a corny and convoluted love story, this was the best of the trilogy. And, I didn't think they could do any better than they did with spiderman 2. I loved it!!!!!… Expand
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JosephG.May 5, 2007
My wife and I stared at each other in disbelief during Peter's dance scene. The film's tone is completely inconsistent. Special effects are underwhelming. Spidey's costume still looks too glossy and doesn't look like My wife and I stared at each other in disbelief during Peter's dance scene. The film's tone is completely inconsistent. Special effects are underwhelming. Spidey's costume still looks too glossy and doesn't look like Tobey M.'s figure. Scenes seem to repeat themselves. Other scenes feel like outtakes from SM2. The first time Venom spoke, I laughed. He's supposed to have a fearsome, rough, grumbly voice, not sound just like Eric Forman. The film is so long, but it feels as if nothing happens. What a waste!… Expand
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MelvinG.May 5, 2007
That was awful. Very poor acting, story and editing. This franchise is done... "Spiderman Begins" anyone?
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AMovieCriticMay 5, 2007
Once again, I'm going to have to disagree with the critics on this one. This movie was better than the 1st one, and it completely BLOWS AWAY the tear-filled, slow paced 2nd installment. This movie re-captures the feel of the first Once again, I'm going to have to disagree with the critics on this one. This movie was better than the 1st one, and it completely BLOWS AWAY the tear-filled, slow paced 2nd installment. This movie re-captures the feel of the first Spider-Man and mixes it with the improved effects from Spider-Man 2 (and really tops those as well) to create a nearly perfect Spider-Man movie. Best superhero movie I've ever seen. I was really into it. And after spending the entire 2nd movie sulking and lacking any redeeming qualities, Harry really is brought back in the 3rd movie as a very likable character. The scenes involving him and Peter are where the movie's at its best. Then there's the dark Spider-Man, also really high point of the movie, and there's the awesome Venom.... There's just too much great stuff to count. It does seem a little convoluted at first but it eventually evens itself out and ends up creating a very fun, action-packed movie that definitely outdoes the first 2 in almost every way imaginable. Definitely worth seeing. Would have been a perfect 10 if the script was edited...just slightly. Please keep superhero movies at under 2 hours, guys....… Expand
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StevenS.May 5, 2007
Really bad. All the themes and ideas are fine, but the execution lacks any sense of emotional reality. The action sequences are predictable in their pacing by the end and the story itself is a flimsy skeleton to hang them on. I loved Really bad. All the themes and ideas are fine, but the execution lacks any sense of emotional reality. The action sequences are predictable in their pacing by the end and the story itself is a flimsy skeleton to hang them on. I loved Spiderman 2, so to me, they really screwed this one up.… Expand
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SegioC.May 5, 2007
Really cool, action, history, good effects.
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LizMay 6, 2007
Loved this Spiderman movie! My favorite out of the three.
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CzarMay 6, 2007
Complete crap, the story was beyond stupid, the fight sequences were so lame. I know its a comic and everything but make the things that are happening at least slightly believable or in line with the laws of physics. Way too much animation Complete crap, the story was beyond stupid, the fight sequences were so lame. I know its a comic and everything but make the things that are happening at least slightly believable or in line with the laws of physics. Way too much animation and it was way too obvious. 45 minutes into the movie I was looking at my watch waiting to get out.… Expand
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WarmongerMay 6, 2007
I thought it was a very good movie, except for a couple of scenes, that didn't really belong in this film, for instance, "dark" Peter Parker strutting his stuff before entering the cafe. All that was missing was the Bee Gee's I thought it was a very good movie, except for a couple of scenes, that didn't really belong in this film, for instance, "dark" Peter Parker strutting his stuff before entering the cafe. All that was missing was the Bee Gee's singing staying alive! and of course the infamous dance scene at the cafe....what we're they thinking?!! I don't mind a little corn but this went way beyond corny,it was just plain embarrassing!.... the rain drops keep falling on my head scene in the second movie pales in comparison!! I really hope they omit these scenes on the DVD.… Expand
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KenR.May 6, 2007
Too Many repeat elements from the previous films, too many cookie cutter villians, no development where it was needed and overdevelopment in the emotional side of characters which we already know very well, a lot of repeat themes from the Too Many repeat elements from the previous films, too many cookie cutter villians, no development where it was needed and overdevelopment in the emotional side of characters which we already know very well, a lot of repeat themes from the previous films too, how many times will spidey doubt his abilities?, how many times will mary jane be a flake in her personal life? and the most interesting villian is apparently destroyed in the end, it simply wasnt what it could have been. Sometimes 2 is good enough.… Expand
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DanielJ.May 6, 2007
It wasn't as good as the second one and the first was still a little better, but 3 is still good. On the pro side, it was definitely the deepest of the trilogy and had the best character development in Peter, MJ, and Harry. On the con It wasn't as good as the second one and the first was still a little better, but 3 is still good. On the pro side, it was definitely the deepest of the trilogy and had the best character development in Peter, MJ, and Harry. On the con side, there was too many coincidences (the sympiote falling next to MJ and Peter, Marko stumbling into the particle physics experiment) and Sandman wasn't developed enough. I feel that Venom and Harry were, though. The focus of Venom was more on Eddie Brock and his gradual hatred for Spidey/Peter until it consumed him fully. Harry was juxtaposed to Brock to show forgiveness despite his hate. One last thing that bugged me a little was Sandman himself. Green Goblin and Ock were introduced in a way that seemed scientifically possible, while Sandman's creation was kinda ridiculous and was left unexplained. Spider-Man 3 was definitely good, but it sags at a few times under its characters' own weight.… Expand
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MattMay 6, 2007
Ok...maybe it doesn't deserve a 10... but it definately DOESNT DESERVE A ZERO! ... we love the characters...and this is a great continuation of the story. ...to call it bad is just Sour Grapes over the depth of the last one. ...the Ok...maybe it doesn't deserve a 10... but it definately DOESNT DESERVE A ZERO! ... we love the characters...and this is a great continuation of the story. ...to call it bad is just Sour Grapes over the depth of the last one. ...the thing that pissed me off is the Stan Lee cameo, and some far fetched things. Still a must see.… Expand
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BigpapasteveMay 6, 2007
I really enjoyed it. It wasn't perfect, thus the nine. I liked the fact that it had three villains, but I thought sand-man and harry should've died the first time, that way, he could focus on venom. In my opinion, it was right up I really enjoyed it. It wasn't perfect, thus the nine. I liked the fact that it had three villains, but I thought sand-man and harry should've died the first time, that way, he could focus on venom. In my opinion, it was right up there with the other two. I actually enjoyed emo peter. It was pretty funny stuff. In the end, you really should go and see what you think. I can sit here and tell you about it, but you should go out and make your opinion. (you need the exercise anyway) It's at least worth a rent when it comes out on dvd.… Expand
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AndrewMay 6, 2007
Entertaining comic book hero kind of stuff. My only regret is the ending, just a touch sad. Otherwise, if you are a spidey fan, then you have to see it.
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KrisMay 6, 2007
Topher Grace as "Venom" is like Jack Black as "The Crow", totally miscast! Guess I'll have to wait for the next "Batman" in order to se a great hero film. So long, Spidey, it was good while it lasted.
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WolfiefishMay 6, 2007
A chore and a bore. And I'm a Spidey fan. Read the onion review I totally agree. It was OTT. yes I know it's a superhero film. When Parker "became bad", why did he adopt a Hitler hairstyle? He also looked like the lead singer of A chore and a bore. And I'm a Spidey fan. Read the onion review I totally agree. It was OTT. yes I know it's a superhero film. When Parker "became bad", why did he adopt a Hitler hairstyle? He also looked like the lead singer of Placebo. Whats going on? Bruce Campbell stole the film. Campbell for Inspector Clouseau. (If thats how you spell his name)… Expand
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KirkD.May 6, 2007
What hurts the most about this movie is the failure to meet expectations. Don
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BrendanO.May 6, 2007
Very disappointing. Cheesy dialogue, ridiculous musical scenes. You could tell the actors didn't buy into the script. People in the audience were actually laughing out loud during serious emotional scenes. I guess it wasn't a Very disappointing. Cheesy dialogue, ridiculous musical scenes. You could tell the actors didn't buy into the script. People in the audience were actually laughing out loud during serious emotional scenes. I guess it wasn't a horrible film, just really really bad, and considering that it followed two brilliant predecessors with Spiderman 1 and 2, that made it all the more disappointing. I did actually like Topher Grace as Venom and Bruce Campbell's short scene was very funny. I really hope they don't make a fourth. Batman & Robin anyone?… Expand
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KentP.May 7, 2007
OK, I read the user reviews prior to going to the movie, so I was expecting the worst to begin with...It wasn't as bad as the "red" votes would have you believe...sure there was some sappy garbage at the end of the movie....sure there OK, I read the user reviews prior to going to the movie, so I was expecting the worst to begin with...It wasn't as bad as the "red" votes would have you believe...sure there was some sappy garbage at the end of the movie....sure there was some overly drawn-out parts in the beginning that could have been editted out...but for the most part the movie was quite enjoyable...people here talked about the pacing being poorly executed...I thought it was ok....people here hated the humor...I thought it was great - (and funny).....what's wrong with that anyway ?....The action sequences were very cool - fast and destructive - full marks there, in my opinion......I actually liked the transition to cocky Peter Parker with the dark suit on underneath - that was very VERY funny to watch - and the whole John Travolta strut, with the Jazz dancing stuff was also funny.....hey, it made me laugh - it wasn't "that" bad, people.....This is not supposed to be "dark" is it ?.....This is not Batman......In any event, sure - they could have made it better by tweaking a few things here and there, but overall it was enjoyable - (and I am a harsh critic)......By the way, I saw this in a so-called IMAX theater.....I did not see what the big deal was with IMAX - it looked almost the same as any other regular wide screen theater - save your money on the ticket price and see it in a regular theater....Ciao !… Expand
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MichaelB.May 7, 2007
Great flick. I'm pretty surprised at the number of people who were unhappy with this movie. They cover a ton of major story elements, there's non-stop action, and plenty of awesome special effects. Not as good as the 2nd movie, but Great flick. I'm pretty surprised at the number of people who were unhappy with this movie. They cover a ton of major story elements, there's non-stop action, and plenty of awesome special effects. Not as good as the 2nd movie, but definitely worth seeing.… Expand
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RayM.May 7, 2007
None of the heart of the previous 2 movies. Felt sterile and pieced together. Very disappointing, especially coming off of the greatest comic book movie ever made (Spiderman 2).
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JohnnyS.May 7, 2007
Amazing Movie! Compelling story, great battle scenes, tight villians. i believe its the best of the series. the only problem is that there are a few too many emotional love scenes or sad battle scenes.
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ToddS.May 7, 2007
Enjoyable, intriguing, great mix of effects and emotion.
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AaronN.May 7, 2007
There were a few decent action scenes or this movie would have earned a 2. God awful acting almost all around (Topher and Bruce being notable exceptions). some truly cringe inducing scenes w/ Toby strutting down the streets of NYC. theyThere were a few decent action scenes or this movie would have earned a 2. God awful acting almost all around (Topher and Bruce being notable exceptions). some truly cringe inducing scenes w/ Toby strutting down the streets of NYC. they spent a quarter of a billion dollars on a movie but didn't bother buying a decent script.. too many villians each poorly developed. * the editting was horrendous, the movie felt an hour too long. See it at the cheap theater :(… Expand
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PaulY.May 7, 2007
Too busy. Three villains is too many, especially when the first two movies worked really well with one villain each. Venom was especially underused, basically appearing in only one scene and coming across as laughable with a sinister Too busy. Three villains is too many, especially when the first two movies worked really well with one villain each. Venom was especially underused, basically appearing in only one scene and coming across as laughable with a sinister creature spouting the voice of Eric Forman. On the plus side, visuals, acting, fight sequences, etc were all as top-notch as the first two installments of the series. It was those storytelling aspects that kept Spdey 3 from reaching its full potential.… Expand
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KyleB.May 8, 2007
Most often dull. They waited to long to gte to Venom, a character who could fill an entire movie on his own
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JohnC.May 8, 2007
Honestly i thougt it was good. There have been a lot of expectations surrounding the film, but it was solid. Not as good as the second, but i judge movies on their own merits, whether they are alone or are ina trilogy. A good end to a great Honestly i thougt it was good. There have been a lot of expectations surrounding the film, but it was solid. Not as good as the second, but i judge movies on their own merits, whether they are alone or are ina trilogy. A good end to a great trilogy. worth your time.… Expand
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AlLMay 8, 2007
My first reaction was 'not as good as the first or second spidey movies'. Then I watched them again and realised that they were never that good to begin with, and this one is no better. Everything that was cheesy, annoying or My first reaction was 'not as good as the first or second spidey movies'. Then I watched them again and realised that they were never that good to begin with, and this one is no better. Everything that was cheesy, annoying or nonsensical about the previous outings were repeated AND enhanced in this one- here's a few of my favourites: 1- Aunt May will always tell a long, meandering and wholly pointless anecdote about the past before making an utterly redundant point. 2- People who become warped super-villains will always blame Spiderman for everything, instead of realising that their predicament is their own stupid fault. 3. Peter Parker is a supremely confident super-athlete ONLY with his spider-suit on. While in street-clothes, and without a full-face mask to obscure his vision, he will become a totally hapless prat-falling doe-eyed goofball. 4- Mary-Jane handles disappointments, minor setbacks and commitment issues like a four-year old. 5- Harry Osborne is a brainless weepy idiot, who wouldn't know genuine affection if he was xxxxxxx xxx from behind. 6- Despite the fact that Peter Parker's secret identity is his most precious asset, he'll pull his mask off before, during or after a fight in front of others at least twice in each movie. 7. New York Police Officers and Firemen are happy to stand idly spectating while a vigilante makes them look stupid. 8- None of the award-winning journalists who work with Peter Parker are smart enough to even wonder how he gets aerial panoramic shots of Spiderman spot-fighting crime at least seven times a week. 9- Mary-Jane will still scream wide-eyed at the ground for minutes at a time despite being hung from something steel a mile up about 6 times now, but boy can she catch herself in a fall, and 10- Bruce Campbell is the most criminally overlooked actor of all time. Further, it also seems that the Osborne's butler is so senile that he doesn't notice the friction between Harry and his best friend until they have a fight which destroys an entire wing of the Osborne mansion, we as an audience are so utterly cow-eyed stupid we need TWO (badly-acted) news anchors spouting purile exposition to tell us that the hero is in trouble while he's being pounded by a 12-story sand golem, action sequences that are so kinetic you can't tell what's going on are now compulsory by law, and most incredible of all, Alien symbiotes have a unique property that causes the most stultifyingly unlikely coincidences to occur in their immediate vicinity ALL THE TIME. 3 of these 4 stars are for the scene where the sandman is reborn. Genuinely touching stuff. The rest- meh.… Expand
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AlanJ.May 9, 2007
Great special effects. Interesting characters and storyline, but characters and story lines were fully developed. Overall, the movie was a bit on the long side.
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AnonymousMCMay 9, 2007
Holy crap! You guys take this movie too seriously. It's a blast. Unless your one of those creepy guys who have seen every movie known to man and try to show their intellect by b*tching about how superhero movies A: are slightly differentHoly crap! You guys take this movie too seriously. It's a blast. Unless your one of those creepy guys who have seen every movie known to man and try to show their intellect by b*tching about how superhero movies A: are slightly different than the comics or B: are too much like the comics, you'll like this. The first sandman scene is the most beautiful special effects I've ever seen by the way.… Expand
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SamMay 9, 2007
Gorgeous, spectacular, and almost unbearably great, I loved every minute of it (save for the bridge scene).
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AmjadJun 12, 2007
I liked it, full of action and strong villains and yet has a sense of comedy and "coolness", GREAT MOVIE!
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PhilO.Jun 8, 2007
Spidey 3 provides mesmerizing special effects; however, that is its only saving grace. Audiences will be inundated with an esoteric and complicated storyline, partly because of the addition of three new villains, which are not sufficiently Spidey 3 provides mesmerizing special effects; however, that is its only saving grace. Audiences will be inundated with an esoteric and complicated storyline, partly because of the addition of three new villains, which are not sufficiently delved into and which thereby dilutes their dangerous dispositions. This strategy employed by the writers and producers makes Spidey 3 eerily similar to the disastrous Batman movies that had two or three major villains vying for the hero's demise. In the midst of its overlong plot and storyline, S3 is nonetheless basic, rough and unprocessed. Unfortunately, S3 gets tangled up in its own web.… Expand
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ThomasE.Jul 10, 2007
Finally got around to seeing this in IMAX. Sweeet! Great graphics, lots of humor, intense action, great summer flick! Loved it!
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AllisonS.Jul 18, 2007
Great movie! If you didn't see it in theaters (which is pretty silly of you), rent it as soon as it comes out on DVD.
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jackbJul 26, 2007
I thought this movie was good, the movie had no plot, but the villains, battles, and special effects were awesome, especially Venom.
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NickJul 6, 2007
Disappointing, but still fun.
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JasonE.Aug 13, 2007
I yearn for the day that sequels prefer scaling back in lieu of the Overstuff. Villain on top of villain - tone change outside of tone change - poor Mary Jane is regarded with the same nonchalance...bouncing to and from the same 2 men. Raimi I yearn for the day that sequels prefer scaling back in lieu of the Overstuff. Villain on top of villain - tone change outside of tone change - poor Mary Jane is regarded with the same nonchalance...bouncing to and from the same 2 men. Raimi invests 15 minutes into the Sandman's backstory then drops him as a character til Venom requires a tag partner. One moment Tobey's got roid rage, the next he's strutting like Tony Manero from Flatbush. Poor flick requires a valium. Thankfully, admist all the schizo ambitions, there are pleasures. The menace of the 'venom' is both well-realized as a possessory and malicious source. Tobey glides through the material with his usual effusive ease. Villainy is far more suited to Topher's lizard eyes...and the special effects, especially the disintegrating grains of the Sandman. If only there was some tonal coherence and a singular commitment.… Expand
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YourmotherAug 18, 2007
This movie was, by far the best spider man I've ever seen.
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scottwhettonAug 19, 2007
Good story and good action but all to crammed in to a mess. All that could of been fixed, if they just took the time in the story telling and made two movies out of this one. This would of aload for more action and story instead of a mess.Good story and good action but all to crammed in to a mess. All that could of been fixed, if they just took the time in the story telling and made two movies out of this one. This would of aload for more action and story instead of a mess. What was done with venom was harable! They should of had a whole movie devoted to that badie. Instead they move hime aside as fast as he comes. Its a shame they could of ended up with a clissic movie.… Expand
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SujanS.Aug 25, 2007
this was the best movie i ever watched. it has everything from action to comedy. plus the graphics are better than ever, so is the fighting it is fast and intense, and the story line for the movie follows the comic amazing spider man very this was the best movie i ever watched. it has everything from action to comedy. plus the graphics are better than ever, so is the fighting it is fast and intense, and the story line for the movie follows the comic amazing spider man very well. not to mention that the black suit looks much better than it was originally depicted.… Expand
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CraigASSep 17, 2007
I am so glad I didn't pay money to see this revisionist, sloppy dreck.
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MiKEJan 12, 2008
I actually enjoyed watching this movie. Sure there are numerous stuip things, but just ignore them like they were not there and enjoy the rest the movie. The special effects are excellent! and the movie is loaded with them, I also found theI actually enjoyed watching this movie. Sure there are numerous stuip things, but just ignore them like they were not there and enjoy the rest the movie. The special effects are excellent! and the movie is loaded with them, I also found the story to be well writen as well. Once again afew lose ends. Overall this is the 2nd best Spiderman movie.… Expand
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JesseS.Feb 18, 2008
Cramming over twenty years of comic history into a single hour of a movie won't help with storyline or plot, but it'll definitely help sales. One of the main problems of the movie is that the storyline rushes and moves too fast. Cramming over twenty years of comic history into a single hour of a movie won't help with storyline or plot, but it'll definitely help sales. One of the main problems of the movie is that the storyline rushes and moves too fast. Scenes skip around to the point where you have to be paying close attention to what's going on, or you'll miss important plot points. Having said that, I'll talk about individual processes. Topher Grace's performance of Venom is less-than-spectacular. Venom is a character who's the pure essence of evil. He originally had a distorted, screech-like voice, but now it's only slightly deepened by Grace's. The abundance of bad lines that Grace has don't help his performance, either. "I like being bad. It makes me happy." That was one of the lines that made the movie feel like a big, unimportant joke. I did like the special effects of the Sandman and Thomas Hayden Church's performance. The parts of Venom could've been cut out to save for another movie and this would've been great. Weak subplots and overly-fast pacing put the third film as bad as Fantastic 4 : Rise of the Silver Surfer.… Expand
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DevonCMay 29, 2008
Spider-man 3 is very disappointing. Raimi did so well with the first two. But look at this crap, it deserves no awards. It has one really good scene, which I will not identify, but every other scene was either off, cheesy, bizarre, over the Spider-man 3 is very disappointing. Raimi did so well with the first two. But look at this crap, it deserves no awards. It has one really good scene, which I will not identify, but every other scene was either off, cheesy, bizarre, over the top, weak, or just simply bad or stupid.… Expand
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JPJun 8, 2008
Words cannot adequately describe how bad this movie is. Flat acting performances, cringe-inducing and often pointless dialogue, ridiculous action scenes, an plot that's both overstuffed and riddled with holes, and don't get me Words cannot adequately describe how bad this movie is. Flat acting performances, cringe-inducing and often pointless dialogue, ridiculous action scenes, an plot that's both overstuffed and riddled with holes, and don't get me started on the Spiderman 'dance' scenes. I'm also still trying to figure out who was behind a couple of the casting decisions (Topher Grace as Eddie Brock? Really guys?) and the handling of the Peter Parker/MJ 'relationship' (if that's what you can call what went on in this movie). Avoid at all costs.… Expand
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CatherineN.Oct 17, 2009
Spider Man could be a good teaching material for children, especially the Episode One. Spider Man
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ljhJul 15, 2009
The action sequences in this film are pretty impressive, and the narrative works well too. But there are some moments that are just cringe-worthy. When a film actually includes the line 'he seems to have appeared from no where, just The action sequences in this film are pretty impressive, and the narrative works well too. But there are some moments that are just cringe-worthy. When a film actually includes the line 'he seems to have appeared from no where, just when all hope seemed lost', that's when it makes you want to gag. Plus watching a talented actor like Toby McGuire being wasted on trying to portray a 'badass' Spidey is just embarrassing. What makes this point worse is that when Harry (another central character) goes through his evil phase as the new Goblin, it's a lot more convincing and interesting. Don't get me wrong, it's not that I didn;t enjoy the film, it just took the whole 'cheesey' factor way too far.… Expand
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dudeNov 20, 2007
WHY DOES HE TURN EMO IN THE MIDDLE OF THE MOVIE? He even does the hair thing! And that stupid jazz dance scene, what the fuck was that?? The graphics were great, the dialogue, I'm sorry, just can't be taken seriously. Why was he WHY DOES HE TURN EMO IN THE MIDDLE OF THE MOVIE? He even does the hair thing! And that stupid jazz dance scene, what the fuck was that?? The graphics were great, the dialogue, I'm sorry, just can't be taken seriously. Why was he dancing in the streets and giving the thumbs up like a jackass?… Expand
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BuckNov 24, 2007
As a big Sam Rami fan I cant believe what a big pile of manure Spiderman 3 is.I can understand going away from the books on the origin fo the symbiont suit, explaining the secret wars to people theat don't read comic books would beAs a big Sam Rami fan I cant believe what a big pile of manure Spiderman 3 is.I can understand going away from the books on the origin fo the symbiont suit, explaining the secret wars to people theat don't read comic books would be pretty tough.I could even understand putting the sandman in the film.I might even have been ae to accept harry becoming goblin Jr. but when he canged the single greatest spiderman villain from a middle aged reporter to a whiney little Emo kid Venom also always referred to itself as us and we thats where he really lost me. In fact the only redeeming thing in the movie is Bruce Campbell playing the French Maitre'De.Sam couldn't have made this movie any worse if he tried which makes me believe that idiotic studio executives had more to do with making this huge pile of elephant dung than Sam Rami did.… Expand
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PeterJ.Nov 24, 2007
Good solid movie and very entertaining. Not the best Spiderman film, but those giving this movie 1's and 2's are absolute morons.
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UncleDougBigelowNov 26, 2007
Sandman killed this movie. The only reason it doesn't get a zero is because Parker smacked M.J.
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JeffG.Dec 7, 2007
Whining, complaining, and soap opera cliches fill up a movie with two good fight scenes. Compared to the comics, my favorite character, Venom, is castrated. Something happens with some guy that turns into sand, and the Green Goblin boresWhining, complaining, and soap opera cliches fill up a movie with two good fight scenes. Compared to the comics, my favorite character, Venom, is castrated. Something happens with some guy that turns into sand, and the Green Goblin bores everyone to death. All that in over two hours. I got this movie for free, and I regret it dearly.… Expand
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JesseRakusinDec 8, 2007
sucks.. what a waste of 300 million dollars.. Sam Rami went ego insane. A movie full of cliche's but in no way a spiderman movie. Horrible. The action scene at the begining with parker and goblin2 was cool besided that it'ssucks.. what a waste of 300 million dollars.. Sam Rami went ego insane. A movie full of cliche's but in no way a spiderman movie. Horrible. The action scene at the begining with parker and goblin2 was cool besided that it's horrible. i mean eric from the 70's show is a fine actor but he's not f'n Venom. Venom is supposed to be a bad ass. This was almost as bad as giving superman a kid. Complete crap worse than I expected and I was was expecting bad.… Expand
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MikeMay 11, 2007
I don't know why everybody thought Spider-Man 2 was so great, but they don't like this one. Maybe I'm just biased because Venom is one of my favorite characters in the Marvel universe. Yeah, it has its corny parts...guess I don't know why everybody thought Spider-Man 2 was so great, but they don't like this one. Maybe I'm just biased because Venom is one of my favorite characters in the Marvel universe. Yeah, it has its corny parts...guess what...so did the first two! Yeah, it tries too hard to be emotional and funny at the same time...guess what...so did the first two! This installment was actually my favorite of the three. It doesn't exactly improve on the first two, but I disagree with the notion that it's any worse than the others.… Expand
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AndyA.May 13, 2007
What
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BarryC.May 13, 2007
Almost perfect. The way they display Spidey's agility is the way I saw him in my mind while reading the comics. The audience at my theatre applauded when the Movie was finished. We all wanted more. I can't wait until the next Almost perfect. The way they display Spidey's agility is the way I saw him in my mind while reading the comics. The audience at my theatre applauded when the Movie was finished. We all wanted more. I can't wait until the next ISSUE!!!! Bring on Namor, Thor, StarLord....I wanna see them all!!… Expand
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StephenC.May 13, 2007
The movie is beyond excelence. Action sequences were amazing. My one problem was too much love story.
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ZinoD.May 13, 2007
Has all the elements I liked from the first two Spiderman films, but also had a great script with forgiveness as its theme. If you're just into this for the effects, they're still good... but it's great to have something Has all the elements I liked from the first two Spiderman films, but also had a great script with forgiveness as its theme. If you're just into this for the effects, they're still good... but it's great to have something deeper to keep my attention when all that web-stuff just starts to take over. I loved the scenes with Parker under the influence of the dark suit, like his musical number in MJ's bar, his tantrum with the landlord, and his pimp moves stylin down broadway or 5th Ave or whatever. The pans that don't think this movie's perky enough just aren't able to string words together. The photojournalist that becomes a monster isn't a riot? The sand guy just trying to protect his little girl isn't a great metaphor for all the mistakes a father makes? These tinhorn critics just ain't gettin it.… Expand
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MarkD.May 15, 2007
I think some negative reviews are OTT. It ain't as perfect as the other 2 films but it's not far off. In terms of action and special effects it's actually the most spectacular of the 3 films. This isn't to say it forgets I think some negative reviews are OTT. It ain't as perfect as the other 2 films but it's not far off. In terms of action and special effects it's actually the most spectacular of the 3 films. This isn't to say it forgets the human side that made this series what it is. The action (as good as it is) still plays second fiddle to the relationships and troubles of Peter Parker. It's to the writers credit that you find yourself caring more about the personal peoblems of Peter, Mary and Harry then whether Sandman trashes the city. Performances from all main protagonists are solid. Special mention to Thomas Haden Church's understated Sandman and James Franco who excells now that he's given a more substantial role. Any problems with this film seem to lie with the confused direction of Sam Raimi. Half way through Spidey dons the black suit, changes character and goes on a rampage. Things start to get interesting. This is completly spoiled as Raimi goes overboard on the "comedy". The bits with Parker strutting down the street, eyeing up girls and dancing like a cross between john Travolta and David Brent just made me cringe. There's a paradox here and it doesn't work; Is this meant to be a darker Spiderman film (as the pre film hype would have us believe) or a comedy? Is the black Spiderman meant to be nasty and dangerous with attitude or a pervy village idiot? It's as if Raimi wanted to make a darker, grittier Spiderman but chickened out half way through. Another black mark against Yankee Doodle Raimi is yet more shamefully blatent flag waving near the end of the film. Yes, we know Spiderman's American we don't need it shoving in our faces. So, in conclusion this is an entertaining yet flawed film but not as bad as some people say.… Expand
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IsaacG.May 16, 2007
This movie was awesome. I know many people are griping because Venom died, and it didn't follow the story exactly, however, none of the other movies did. Not to mention, Spider-man 2.. we all know if Spider-man had managed to hit This movie was awesome. I know many people are griping because Venom died, and it didn't follow the story exactly, however, none of the other movies did. Not to mention, Spider-man 2.. we all know if Spider-man had managed to hit Doc-Ock in the comic it would knock him out.. the difficulty with hitting him stemmed from his extra arms. No one had a problem with this, but they had problems with Venom and Sandman? For what it was, it was done well.… Expand
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PhoebeT.May 16, 2007
Spiderman 3 didn't hold a candle with the previous spiderman movies... Although it's not a really bad movie but after watching the previous two it's kinda obvious that you should be expecting something more from the third Spiderman 3 didn't hold a candle with the previous spiderman movies... Although it's not a really bad movie but after watching the previous two it's kinda obvious that you should be expecting something more from the third installment. Alas, it certainly was lacking. Some parts of the movie were certainly dragging but as usual the fighting scenes were great. But I hated it when they too fast to fully enjoy them. Maybe the wrong thing they did is putting all 3 villains in the movie. The characters of venom and sandman were cetainly lacking in the development part of the film. The writers should have done is maybe have sandman & green goblin as the villain for the movie maybe a hint of venom at the end so that they will give something for the audience to think about. Or maybe only have venom as the villain, he certainly enough for a problem for Sipderman.… Expand
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AlexT.May 19, 2007
Bleh. One big sob-fest sandwiched between predictable action scenes. The worst thing is that if you've seen the cinematic trailers, you know the basic plot of the film to a T. Venom is severly underused, Sandman is severely overused, Bleh. One big sob-fest sandwiched between predictable action scenes. The worst thing is that if you've seen the cinematic trailers, you know the basic plot of the film to a T. Venom is severly underused, Sandman is severely overused, and any attempt of coherence falls flat. And whoever thought it would be a good idea to set a fight scene between two of the main characters in the trilogy to an upbeat piece of jazz percussion should be fired.… Expand
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