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**GK Punk** · 05-03-2007, 08:26 PM

That's been my worry for this movie the whole time. I was afraid the entire Venom thing would be rushed, and It's starting to sound like it is. I doubt I'll dislike this movie at all though, the Spidey movies have always been my favorite comic movies to be honest. (Probably because many of my earliest memories are spidey related :p) I guess I should edit the thread title now too..

*Warhorse* · 05-03-2007, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecha Cow

Just got back from seeing it. Here's my random thoughts. Slight spoilers for those who haven't been watching the trailers and such.

The plot was kind of unhinged. There was a lot of 'drama', which left the action sequences little room to breathe. There was a bit too much Parker and too little Spider-Man. The symbiote storyline felt completely out of place, and Venom really had no place being in the movie.

The action was good, though like in the previous movies there was too much (bad) CGI. There's one specific fight which was very cool, as was the final battle for a certain reason I won't reveal.

MJ was a total whiny b*tch in this movie, but fortunately there was the much hotter Gwen Stacy to replace her. She didn't get much screentime, but again, she was hot.

ANGRY PETER isn't really angry at all, he is COOL PETER instead. This is hilarious, and let it be known that there is dancing. In the street.

Sandman was cool, but his presence was overshadowed by other things.

Overall it really isn't a very good movie; in all honesty it is comically bad at times. Still, if nothing else it is entertaining, and I think fans of the series will enjoy it.

Hey. Stupid question here. Did you see any trailers in the beginning? Was there a new Transformers trailer up? Rumors are that there will be a new Transformers trailer out, and this is the only reason why I would go see Spiderman. So, is it?

**GK Punk** · 05-03-2007, 10:47 PM

Oooh I hope so. I saw the new movie TF toys today also.

*Warhorse* · 05-03-2007, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Michi heavenly6

Oooh I hope so. I saw the new movie TF toys today also.

Oh, what are they like? Are they really cool? Can you imagine them up on the big screen?

*DrSpengler* · 05-04-2007, 02:47 AM

My review.

If I were Peewee Herman I'd have masturbated right there in the theater.

Glorious.

**GK Punk** · 05-04-2007, 02:55 AM

Awesome, so glad to hear it's that good. The next day is going be painful for me while I wait untill it's for me to go see the movie. I've not been this excited over a movie in a long, long time.

*DrSpengler* · 05-04-2007, 03:11 AM

Just keep in mind, I might actually be in the minority.

All the reviews I've read at various boards, people seem to hate the thing or be generally indifferent.

Still, *I* thought it was awesome.

**Jester** · 05-04-2007, 03:19 AM

Jester and his girlfriend give it 4 thumbs up, although she did start having some violent tendencies after awhile, wanting to kill the entirety of the cast at one time or another, save maybe Gwyn and oddly enough Jameson.

Best line from my girl while watching the movie: "Mary Jane you ignorant slut!" Priceless.

I honestly don't think it felt all that rushed. I also kinda liked the "This is more a Peter Parker movie than a Spider-man movie." It goes to show that there is more to the character than tights and sweet powers...sorry Mecha. I do however wish that:

Spoiler:

All in all a good film, I need to re-watch Spideys 1 and 2 to see how it stacks up with the prequels, but so far, I'm not disappointed.

Oh, and ditto to all Spengs said...

*gobo* · 05-04-2007, 03:42 AM

If this is the last Spider-man we'll get from Raimi, there's no possible way he could have ended it on a higher note. This movie did have a lot going on in it, and it did kinda speed by at times, but it didn't feel rushed. Speaking of 'rushed', why does that bring to mind the word, 'previews'?

Weird.

**GK Punk** · 05-04-2007, 04:04 AM

Corey just called me after getting home from the midnight showing. I'm officially worried. She loves Spidey as much as I do, and she told me "It was... ok I guess. Not bad, just not as good as the last one." We generally have the same taste, so that does not bode well.

Either way, I'm still excited as hell for it.

*Mecha Cow* · 05-04-2007, 08:31 AM

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Hey. Stupid question here. Did you see any trailers in the beginning? Was there a new Transformers trailer up? Rumors are that there will be a new Transformers trailer out, and this is the only reason why I would go see Spiderman. So, is it?

Didn't see a Transformers trailer. Keep in mind though that I don't live in the US, so we probably get different trailers over here.

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sorry Mecha

Eh, you're free to disagree with me. I was just kind of thrown off by the second third of the movie, where things take a turn for the Soap Operaish.

~~AquaParade~~ · 05-04-2007, 09:34 AM

Gotta admit, I was surprisingly dissapointed

It was not bad, but didnt feel up to the standards of the first 2, which is a real bummer seeing as those are probably in my top three favorite movies and im a huge Spider-man fan. Although, I don' t think the fact that i was given stressfull news during the previews, and the audience wouldnt stop laughing at every single thing the movie shot out at us...totally annoying, it was like everyone was trying to impress everyone else in the theater by making fun of the movie, I felt like i was in fifth grade....sorry to ramble, bad mood lol. But go see for yourself if you like it, I am gonna give it a second viewing myself.

*Cure* · 05-04-2007, 01:13 PM

Just got back from watching it. It was great. I loved it. And I don't see why some people complain about the drama; I felt it had only as much as part 2. Definitely not more, at least not by much. And the action scenes were fantastic.

*gobo* · 05-04-2007, 03:26 PM

I think the action did a good job of overshadowing the drama. Soapish it was not, IMO.

*Voltron* · 05-04-2007, 03:47 PM

Officially the best one of the series. Hands down. Though the first one is still a contender. I'll have to see how I feel tomorrow.

Spoiler:

Jo269976 · 05-04-2007, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Warhorse

Hey. Stupid question here. Did you see any trailers in the beginning? Was there a new Transformers trailer up? Rumors are that there will be a new Transformers trailer out, and this is the only reason why I would go see Spiderman. So, is it?

Yeah, when I saw it there was a new Transformers trailer that lasted around 40-50 seconds.

...Loved the movie

*Mr. Snackpants* · 05-04-2007, 05:08 PM

It was pretty good movie. It wasn't as good as I hoped it would be, but I guess I had really high expectations.

Spoiler:

Good but not as good as I expected. It felt like there was more drama than the last 2 and sometimes it was tiring.

*Warhorse* · 05-04-2007, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by TheCure

Just got back from watching it. It was great. I loved it. And I don't see why some people complain about the drama; I felt it had only as much as part 2. Definitely not more, at least not by much. And the action scenes were fantastic.

Actually, the drawn out, boring drama is what turned me off of Spiderman in the second one. The first Spiderman was great, but the second one was about as exciting to me as Superman Returns was.

So, if I disliked Spiderman 2, will this one not be that much better?

*gobo* · 05-04-2007, 05:35 PM

It actually exceeded my expectations. While it was dramatic, it didn't get over-dramatic in as much as the action took the spotlight (that's how I saw it anyway).

However, I just have to say this. It's not so much a complaint as a surprising observation, but...

Spoiler:

EDIT: This just came to mind... Was there a funeral scene in the second movie? I can't remember.

*Mr. Snackpants* · 05-04-2007, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Warhorse

Actually, the drawn out, boring drama is what turned me off of Spiderman in the second one. The first Spiderman was great, but the second one was about as exciting to me as Superman Returns was.

So, if I disliked Spiderman 2, will this one not be that much better?

It felt like there was lots more drama in this one than 2. The fight scenes were a lot more entertaining in this one, however.

05-04-2007, 03:19 AM	#508
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	Jester and his girlfriend give it 4 thumbs up, although she did start having some violent tendencies after awhile, wanting to kill the entirety of the cast at one time or another, save maybe Gwyn and oddly enough Jameson. Best line from my girl while watching the movie: "Mary Jane you ignorant slut!" Priceless. I honestly don't think it felt all that rushed. I also kinda liked the "This is more a Peter Parker movie than a Spider-man movie." It goes to show that there is more to the character than tights and sweet powers...sorry Mecha. I do however wish that: Spoiler: Flint Marko as Sandman hadn't been reduced to a moaning monster, you've got a brain, say something don't just Mummy scream! All in all a good film, I need to re-watch Spideys 1 and 2 to see how it stacks up with the prequels, but so far, I'm not disappointed. Oh, and ditto to all Spengs said... __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656 Last edited by Jester; 05-04-2007 at 03:25 AM.

05-04-2007, 03:42 AM	#509
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	If this is the last Spider-man we'll get from Raimi, there's no possible way he could have ended it on a higher note. This movie did have a lot going on in it, and it did kinda speed by at times, but it didn't feel rushed. Speaking of 'rushed', why does that bring to mind the word, 'previews'? Weird. __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell.

05-04-2007, 01:13 PM	#513
Cure Y'all need Jesus Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 8,938	Just got back from watching it. It was great. I loved it. And I don't see why some people complain about the drama; I felt it had only as much as part 2. Definitely not more, at least not by much. And the action scenes were fantastic. __________________

05-04-2007, 03:26 PM	#514
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	I think the action did a good job of overshadowing the drama. Soapish it was not, IMO. __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell.

05-04-2007, 03:47 PM	#515
Voltron Handsomest Boy in School Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Realm of SJW Posts: 4,642	Officially the best one of the series. Hands down. Though the first one is still a contender. I'll have to see how I feel tomorrow. Spoiler: It did a great job of juxtaposing the duality of Parker and Spider-Man. It was a well adapted interpretation of the comics into film form, which is notable, seeing as they tackled so much material in this film. I liked what they did with Sand-Man, I like what they did with Harry. The only character that I felt didn't recieve an entirely fair interpretation was Eddie, who was painted as a dispicable person. HOWEVER. HOWEVER. I understand this is Hollywood. I understand they have two hours to construct a character that was compiled and refined over decades. Though he lacked any redeeming qualities, that's what the plot called for: a malicious, unforgivable character. I think you'd really need to be a Spidey-fan, I mean really know the background to appreciate this film to the fullest, though. __________________ I AM FOR ACTUAL! . . . and the White Savior. . . and the Right Hand of God. . . Last edited by Voltron; 05-04-2007 at 04:08 PM.

05-03-2007, 08:26 PM	#501
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	That's been my worry for this movie the whole time. I was afraid the entire Venom thing would be rushed, and It's starting to sound like it is. I doubt I'll dislike this movie at all though, the Spidey movies have always been my favorite comic movies to be honest. (Probably because many of my earliest memories are spidey related :p) I guess I should edit the thread title now too..

05-03-2007, 10:47 PM	#503
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	Oooh I hope so. I saw the new movie TF toys today also.

05-04-2007, 02:47 AM	#505
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	My review. If I were Peewee Herman I'd have masturbated right there in the theater. Glorious.

05-04-2007, 02:55 AM	#506
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	Awesome, so glad to hear it's that good. The next day is going be painful for me while I wait untill it's for me to go see the movie. I've not been this excited over a movie in a long, long time.

05-04-2007, 03:11 AM	#507
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	Just keep in mind, I might actually be in the minority. All the reviews I've read at various boards, people seem to hate the thing or be generally indifferent. Still, I thought it was awesome.

05-04-2007, 04:04 AM	#510
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	Corey just called me after getting home from the midnight showing. I'm officially worried. She loves Spidey as much as I do, and she told me "It was... ok I guess. Not bad, just not as good as the last one." We generally have the same taste, so that does not bode well. Either way, I'm still excited as hell for it.

05-04-2007, 09:34 AM	#512
~~AquaParade~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 8,450	Gotta admit, I was surprisingly dissapointed It was not bad, but didnt feel up to the standards of the first 2, which is a real bummer seeing as those are probably in my top three favorite movies and im a huge Spider-man fan. Although, I don' t think the fact that i was given stressfull news during the previews, and the audience wouldnt stop laughing at every single thing the movie shot out at us...totally annoying, it was like everyone was trying to impress everyone else in the theater by making fun of the movie, I felt like i was in fifth grade....sorry to ramble, bad mood lol. But go see for yourself if you like it, I am gonna give it a second viewing myself.

05-04-2007, 05:08 PM	#517
Mr. Snackpants Keep cool my babies! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mount Pleasant Posts: 2,239	It was pretty good movie. It wasn't as good as I hoped it would be, but I guess I had really high expectations. Spoiler: lol at emo spidey The Sandman was pretty cool but it was annoying how he kept coming back, like he was unstoppable. But the last scene with Spidey and Sandman was a good one. Venom was pretty awesome looking and was basically badass. But he didn't get hardly any screentime. I wish he could've had his own movie or at least played a bigger role. Good but not as good as I expected. It felt like there was more drama than the last 2 and sometimes it was tiring.

05-04-2007, 05:35 PM	#519
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	It actually exceeded my expectations. While it was dramatic, it didn't get over-dramatic in as much as the action took the spotlight (that's how I saw it anyway). However, I just have to say this. It's not so much a complaint as a surprising observation, but... Spoiler: Oh my goodness, was that ever a tiny Venom! EDIT: This just came to mind... Was there a funeral scene in the second movie? I can't remember. __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell.