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Release Date:
3 May 2002 (USA)
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Tagline:
With great power comes great responsibility. more
Plot:
When bitten by a genetically modified spider, a nerdy, shy, and awkward high school student gains spider-like abilities that he eventually must use to fight evil as a superhero after tragedy befalls his family. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars.
Another 11 wins
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40 nominations
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(From MTV Splash Page. 20 November 2009, 2:26 PM, PST)
Anne Hathaway's Rep Responds to 'Spider-Man 4' Rumor
(From Celebrity Mania. 20 November 2009, 1:29 AM, PST)
(From MTV Splash Page. 20 November 2009, 2:26 PM, PST)
Anne Hathaway's Rep Responds to 'Spider-Man 4' Rumor
(From Celebrity Mania. 20 November 2009, 1:29 AM, PST)
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Rated PG-13 for stylized violence and action.
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Runtime:
121 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
USA:PG-13 (certificate #37531) |
India:U |
Italy:T |
Malaysia:U |
Brazil:Livre |
Argentina:13 |
Australia:M |
Austria:10 |
Canada:G (Quebec) |
Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Ontario) |
Chile:TE |
Finland:K-11 |
France:U |
Germany:12 |
Hong Kong:IIA |
Iceland:10 (original rating) |
Iceland:LH (video rating) |
Ireland:12 |
Mexico:A |
Netherlands:12 |
New Zealand:M |
Norway:11 |
Peru:PT |
Philippines:G |
Portugal:M/12 |
Singapore:PG |
South Korea:12 |
Spain:T |
Sweden:11 |
Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) |
Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) |
Switzerland:12 (canton of the Grisons) |
Taiwan:PG-12 |
UK:12A (original rating) |
UK:12 (video rating) (2002)
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In the final battle between Spider-Man and the Goblin, the CGI artists had to change the color of the blood pouring from Spider-Man's mouth to a clear liquid, indicating spit. This was to ensure a PG rating.
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Continuity: All evidence of the gigantic explosion the Green Goblin creates at the Queensboro Bridge disappears soon after the explosion occurs.
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Peter Parker: [voiceover] Who am I? You sure you want to know? The story of my life is not for the faint of heart. If somebody said it was a happy little tale... if somebody told you I was just your average ordinary guy, not a care in the world... somebody lied.
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Peter Parker: [voiceover] Who am I? You sure you want to know? The story of my life is not for the faint of heart. If somebody said it was a happy little tale... if somebody told you I was just your average ordinary guy, not a care in the world... somebody lied.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: (#4.2)" (2009/I)
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Soundtrack:
Theme from Spider Man
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A NOTE REGARDING SPOILERSDoes Eddie Brock appear in this film?
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Having seen the trailers for this film I have to say that I didn't walk into the cinema with high hopes. The computer effects looked badly integrated, the Green Goblin's costume looked awful and comic book adaptations usually have such painful scripting and plotting. Thankfully I was wrong on most counts (The Goblin still looks rubbish).
As it turns out, this is probably the best super-hero film I've yet seen - certainly up there with Superman and Batman. People seem to automatically comment that the script and acting was bad because they expect it to be the case in these films; and indeed it usually is. But if you go into Spider-man without this prejudicial attitude you'll be pleasently suprised. The acting is generally great - there is never a time when anyone is not believable as their character and you think "Hey, that's an actor, not Peter Parker". The effects do look artificial but the pace of the movie means you don't have time to dwell on this and the script is fine! What do people want, Shakespearian soliloquies? That would sound incredibly out-of-place in modern day New York. There are few of the painful cliches or dreadful dialogue that plague films like The Phantom Menace and the catchphrases like "friendly neighbourhood spider-man" are fully in-keeping with the character.
The comic turns from J.J. Jameson hit the mark, the snarling facial contortions of Willem Defoe were suitably evil-looking (and the conversation with his mirror-image was a great touch). My only gripe was with the Green Goblin's costume. Very monotone green and not very scary.
All-in-all a great film that I wouldn't hesitate for a second in recommending.