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Spider-Man 2
review by Russ Breimeier | posted 6/30/2004

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from Film Forum, 07/15/04

On the No. 1 movie of the week—Spider-Man 2—Coffin (World) writes, "[Director Sam Raimi is] not afraid to use a popcorn movie to deal straightforwardly with grand themes, like the nature of heroism, the need for self-sacrifice, the responsibility of power. This, truly, is a remarkable feat in a modern film. Moviegoers … ought to be deeply grateful that Peter Parker does more than follow his heart."

Mike Parnell (Ethics Daily) is similarly enthusiastic. "Sam Raimi has crafted the best translation of a comic book to the screen. There has been a lot of seeming hyperbole about this movie, but it is all well deserved. There is nary a misstep in story, effects or casting."

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