Spider-Man
After being bitten by a genetically altered spider at Oscorp, nerdy but endearing high school student Peter Parker is endowed with amazing powers to become the superhero known as Spider-Man.
Critics Sentiment
Spider-Man saves Mary Jane and children from Queensboro Bridge
Green Goblin attacks and hospitalizes Aunt May
The film dips during Aunt May's attack but immediately rebounds with the spectacular bridge rescue sequence that reviewers universally praised.
Spider-Man maintains strong audience sentiment throughout, anchored by praised performances from Maguire, Dafoe, and especially J.K. Simmons. The film peaks with its spectacular action sequences, particularly the bridge rescue, while staying true to the comic book source material. Reviewers consistently highlighted the successful balance of heart, humor, and heroics that made this a standout superhero origin story.
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Tobey Maguire
Spider-Man / Peter Parker
Willem Dafoe
Green Goblin / Norman Osborn
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
Maximilian Fargas
Bill Nunn
Joseph 'Robbie' Robertson
Jack Betts
Henry Balkan
Stanley Anderson
General Slocum
Ron Perkins
Dr. Mendel Stromm
Michael Papajohn
Carjacker
K.K. Dodds
Simkins
Ted Raimi
Hoffman
Bruce Campbell
Ring Announcer
Elizabeth Banks
Miss Brant
John Paxton
Houseman
Tim DeZarn
Philip Watson
Crew
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