Spider-Man

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Cast & Crew

Tobey Maguire

Peter Parker, Spider-Man

Willem Dafoe

Norman Osborne, Green Goblin

Kirsten Dunst

Mary Jane Watson

James Franco

Harry Osborn

Cliff Robertson

Ben Parker

Rosemary Harris

May Parker

J.K. Simmons

J. Jonah Jameson

Joe Manganiello

Flash Thompson

Gerry Becker

Maximillian Fargas

Bill Nunn

Joseph "Robbie" Robertson

Jack Betts

Henry Balkan

Stanley Anderson

General Slocum

Ron Perkins

Dr. Mendel Stromm

Sam Raimi

Director

David Koepp

Writer

Stan Lee

Writer

Steve Ditko

Writer

Avi Arad

Executive Producer

Stan Lee

Executive Producer

Ian Bryce

Producer

Laura Ziskin

Producer

Grant Curtis

Co-Producer

Don Burgess

Cinematographer

Neil Spisak

Production Design

Bob Murawski

Film Editing

Arthur Coburn

Film Editing

John Dykstra

Visual Effects Designer

James Acheson

Costume Design

Danny Elfman

Original Music

Francine Maisler

Casting

Lynn Kressel

Casting

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Critic Reviews for Spider-Man

Audience Reviews for Spider-Man

• Jan 15, 2022

  I give this film a lot of credit as not just a franchise starter, but really a boost in the arm to the superhero genre as a whole. When I first saw it I loved it, and I watched it a bunch of times. Now, well, it's aged like fine cheese. I still have a nostalgic soft spot for the camp, but by modern standards it holds up more like a pretty good Power Rangers episode. It's effects are incredibly dated, the dialogue is goofy, and that Goblin costume looks bad. Also, MJ sucks. In the comics she's fun and spunky, here she's a damsel in distress. The movie can still be fun in a 60s TV comic book sort of way, but know what you're getting into, and maybe put on you're nostalgia goggles. I'll admit, I still like it, but it's not great.

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  michael m Super Reviewer
• Oct 15, 2017

  Terrific "modern" superhero movie is the best since Superman I and II. The acting is decent, casting is good (although I don't love Tobey Maguire, he is the right amount of nerdy for Peter Parker, who isn't supposed to be cool). The CGI is good, the action is great. Vivid colors, a fun backstory and plenty of plot to keep the film busy between action scenes. I actually saw Spider-man II first in the theater 2 years later in 2004. I really enjoyed the sequel, and I enjoyed this movie just as much. In my opinion, they are equally good. Most people give Spider-man 2 the nod over the first movie. There is a bit more action in 2, and some cool scenes (the train, battles wtih Doc Ock). Both are terrific, fun action/adventure movies. I wish there had been 4. I enjoyed the Sam Raimi franchise much more than the newer versions, which are boring by comparison. No depth, not nearly as funny and the super-vivid supporting characters are fantastic here. Fun movie, and it spawned the 2007 Spider-Man pinball machine, which I now own!

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  mark h Super Reviewer
• Jul 07, 2017

  As dated as some of the dialogue, acting, effects shots, and plot points are, there will always be a special place in my heart for the original Spider-Man film (I'm not going to count those 70's features). This is largely due to the fact that it was the first superhero film I ever saw in a theater. I specifically remember where I saw it, who I was with, where I sat, and how terrified I was at the 3D images of the Green Goblin's face. For those reasons, I'm always keen on re-watching this one. Before the golden age of superhero film, Spider-Man came out at a time when being inspired by Donner's 1978 Superman and Burton's 1989 Batman was the norm. You can clearly see how influenced Sam Raimi was to those films, specifically with his choice of bringing in Danny Elfman to do the music. This all gives the film a very nostalgic vibe to me. However, some dated qualities manage to shine through some of the better moments. Those being the fact that Kirsten Dunst's 'Mary Jane' is essentially a useless plot device for the entire film. This doesn't necessarily change throughout the trilogy, but it's overtly clear with the first Spider-Man. My 8-year-old mind can push aside the damsel in distress moments, but 15 years later it becomes increasingly more difficult. The same goes for the dull dialogue between MJ and Peter, and the unquestionably awkward line delivery at times. I'm all for Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst, but their relationship isn't always sold well enough in the various scenes they have together. With that said, someone who undoubtedly does sell their scenes is Willem Dafoe. He was terrifying as Norman Osborn a child, and he still sends a few chills down my spine when I see him talking to himself through a mirror in the Osborn mansion. But he isn't just a one-note villain either. Significant time is spent developing him as a forceful antagonist, but also a troubled man with misplaced intentions. In today's age of setting up future films way too far in advance, there usually isn't enough time given to developing villains (i.e. every MCU film), but luckily that's not the case with Green Goblin. Overall, Spider-Man is clearly a dated film in many areas upon re-watch, but it's hard not to overlook them based on pure nostalgic alone. In a way, some of the dated qualities actually end up making it even more charming. +Nostalgia +Score +Dafoe -Dated, and definitely cheesy 8.0/10

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  Super Reviewer
• Jun 29, 2017

  I forgot how great Tobey Maguire's acting was in this film

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