Spider-Man (2002) Retrospective / Review

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[@OliverHarper]

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[@GH_EmotionalGuy]

14:08-Hang on! What in July's InnerCops is that!? Is this Exoskeleton (more like "Questoskeleton") a combination of....Mr. Igoe's S.O.N.I.C. (I think I misnamed that Inner-craft vehicle, I'm not sure) and Dick Jones' ED-209? Holy Dante! Was Sam Raimi a fan of both RoboCop and InnerSpace? Who knows? Or maybe, Gee. What a coincidence!" And I'll say, "Coincidence? I think NOT!"

[@GH_EmotionalGuy]

"S.O.N.I.C.", "S.O.M.N.I.C."....yeah I don't know. (destroys exoskeleton with ED-209's red "not-so accurate" seek missiles)

[@Obiwan1994Kenobi-iv4jf]

Nicolas Cage as Green Goblin.... If only we could see just ten seconds of that.

[@GH_EmotionalGuy]

Of course.

[@nicolahill5737]

please do the whole spider man trilogy and amazing spider-man 1 and 2 also spider-man homecoming as a retrospective please?

[@JoeVincentPresents]

I was in high school in NY when this film came out. after 9/11 it was the perfect film at the perfect time. An over the top hero who saves NY and makes everyone feel better. I saw it 6 times at the theatre with friends. It meant so much to us at the time.

[@LukeLovesRose]

It still means a lot... even now that we know so much more about 9/11

[@ryanappleton3653]

I saw this movie for the first time when there was huge promotion of SM3. I was 8 years old, fell in love with Tobey Maguire and had my sexual awakening not just with the alley kiss but Willem Dafoe. It was at that moment I knew my prefence to love.

[@nowherenewsman6222]

@@LukeLovesRose wtf u mean? U sayin green goblin did it?

[@danseth5775]

That must've been cool. I felt the post 9/11 patriotism watching this movie even down here in New Orleans

[@NightRogue77]

I liked the movie - but I rolled my eyes (and still do) at the removal of the towers

[@eclipsedbadger]

"William Defoe played The Goblin..." No buddy no...William Defoe PLAYED HIM-FUCKING-SELF! LOL he seems so filled with glee, you can tell he loved that role so damn much. Damn.

[@strawhataddison]

simmons was perfect as JJJ. couldn't have been better.

[@itaybashan3757]

Which might be why there isn't a JJ. in the MCU, so far at least

[@GH_EmotionalGuy]

14:08-Hang on! What in July's InnerCops is that!? Is this Exoskeleton (more like "Questoskeleton") a combination of....Mr. Igoe's S.O.N.I.C. (I think I misnamed that Inner-craft vehicle, I'm not sure) and Dick Jones' ED-209? Holy Dante! Was Sam Raimi a fan of both RoboCop and InnerSpace? Who knows? Or maybe, Gee. What a coincidence!" And I'll say, "Coincidence? I think NOT!"

[@Just_a_ghost713]

Funny isn't it.

[@-MrFozzy-]

JJJ IN THE MCU .....FINALLY!

[@jok86er]

never had a problema with the Green Goblin costume

[@ndnomar5640]

Me neither. I mean, if you're gonna complain about the suit, but have no negative feelings toward a guy getting out a straight up Halloween costume and throwing that on. I like them both, but don't see the hate there.

[@LUCKO2022]

I disagree. I think William Defoe NAILED Green Goblin. He was the Green Goblin I know from the comics. I think Rami's Goblin matches the comics and the 1990's animated series quite well.

[@kingkong5483]

Darth Grumpy ....apart from the power ranger like, silly suit!!!!

[@mtumeumrani376]

@King Kong, the power ranger suite is more realistic and reminds me of tony stark's suite with less tech.

[@HurricaneDDragon]

Darth Grumpy He wasn’t criticizing his performance he was criticizing the costume and the fact that he was killed off in the first movie.

[@firefistdonuts3286]

@@HurricaneDDragon because if he wasn t killed of then harry wouldn t have drama with peter

[@Nightman221k]

I think the updated suit gets the job done. The expressive and creepy realistic mask seems like a better choice but I really don't think the purple and green tunic and tights look would translate well. The metallic green with shades of purple homage it well enough. I'd argue that the Raimi Green Goblin actually hit all the essential and best aspects of the comics Green Goblin. They retold the story of Norman finding out that Peter was Spider-man (which was always a fact that made him the biggest foe), he was Harry's father, and he was willing to go for targeting Peter's loved ones. They just had all that happen in quicker succession. His death was written into the comics because writers didn't know how to deal with him knowing Peter's dual identity, he kept getting amnesia and being docile and then recovering his memories (conversely, Gwen died in the same storyline because she and Peter's romance was heading down a path where engagement/marriage would naturally happen; and the writers weren't ready for that). Here his death put Harry's story into motion which is why it happened in the first movie. I think Norman dying was more necessary for the fact that he knew Peter's identity, than Otto's in part 2. Admittedly, I don't think Otto's characterization in the Raimi sequel would ever have reason to stay a criminal (Otto was a good man, but had his mind screwed up through pain and humbris); but his redemption didn't have to equal death... with Norman the guy had to die because he was dangerous and wouldn't stop trying to kill Peter and his loved ones.

[@Astrotrain78]

Nobody mentions that in most of the scenes in Osborn’s house, there is a collection of weird and bizarre masks in the background, implying Norman is a fan of that stuff, and that’s where the idea of the goblin mask comes from. What I like about the Green Goblin costume in this movie is that they tried to give it an explanation, (like Peter creating his custom for pro wrestling). The suit is the pilot suit for the glider and the helmet is the result of Norman liking for those weird masks.

[@BarberJ95]

Exactly, he even thinks at first his masks are talking to him. In one scene the prototype suit and glider are being tested at Oscorp and the mask isn’t used. So probably a creation of his own.

[@KRSsven]

Yes! I don't know why people think the mask was supposed to be part of the suit Oscorp were developing. He may have taken parts and created it from something else, but when the glider is being shown test-flown it doesn't have that integrated helmet/mask. He added that later.

[@leonardobraynen1524]

BEST thinking about GG yet

[@PaulGirdlestone]

They put a lot of faith in the audience to work that out themselves by watching him with his masks. Unfortunately a lot of people need stuff spelt out for them or they act like it is incomprehensible. It is like having a picture of an apple and a missing word and then they can't tell you what the missing word is....... it is bloody obvious!

[@Drforrester31]

This was one of the best movie experiences of my youth. Cut the last few periods of school to go with my best friend, and while waiting in line actually ended up seeing one of the teachers from my school! I wasn't even a Spider-Man fan, but I absolutely loved the movie. I remember being really freaked out by Dafoe when he would do the dual personality thing.

[@hunterc8943]

This movie will always hold a special place in my heart, along with the 2nd one of course

[@billyheaning]

I had the opportunity to meet Cliff Robertson when he came to eat at the restaurant where I worked in Yellow Springs, Ohio. He was an incredibly nice and polite man, but it was scary how frail he looked. This was back in 2008. He had two people helping him walk and he had to sit down immediately. His eyes were watery and when I shook his hand, it was very weak. I don't mean this to disparage the guy, he was fantastic and one of the nicest guys I ever met. It just made me sad that day to see Uncle Ben dying. :-(

[@Seras99]

Billy Heaning :'(

[@freck2614]

@@Seras99 do you remember this

[@Seras99]

@@freck2614 Well… I don’t remember the actor died that day since I was too young to remember but… if I do, I would had cried back then.

[@freck2614]

@@Seras99 So sad how he died. He seemed like such a nice guy.

[@ithinkabout4369]

Born in 1996, this will always be my definite version of Spiderman in a movie (although I liked Tom Holland in Civil War). Also, I like the Green Goblin suit, despite not looking at all like in the comics. The Green goblin in Amzing Spiderman 2 looks so much worse.

[@juhalanta456]

This is best Spider man movie after watching 3 different incarnations, this movie had soul and emotion. They complained always that Toby was to old but Tom Holland they slowly turn him into a tiny beta gay man in 2019.

[@MovieEnforcer]

I was born in 1996. However I was introduced to Spider-Man from the cartoon released in the 1990s. It was the Spider-Man Ultimate Villain Showdown VHS tape.

[@leonardobraynen1524]

Glad you appreciate the classics, kid. I was born in the 80s. So I grew up off He-Man; BraveStaar; Original Voltron; Original ThunderCats; Gummi Bears; Care Bears; Conan the Barbarian; Original TMNT; SPIDER-MAN and his Friends all in the 80s and thats off top of my head. Then the early 90s began with Batman TAS; X-MEN TAS; SPIDER-MAN TAS; Gargoyles;Fantastic Four; Iron Man series. 80s & 90s were awesome times to be a kid. As a young adult, i really liked Young Justice, Wolverine & The XMen and Avengers: Earth Mightiest Heroes. Oh yes how can I forget Justice League and JLU AND *DRAGON BALL Z OCEAN DUB!*

[@Sparkle0501]

Yes i agree

[@RussBird]

It was my first day at a new job in the heart of Times Square, and they let us all leave early after getting a tour of the office so I walked down 42nd street to the big AMC multiplex. There was a camera crew interviewing folks like me who were buying tickets on opening day, so I got on the local news for watching Spiderman! I tell ya, It was clear that there was a new era of super hero movies coming. This thing was huge. Great review, good meaty analysis.

[@OliverHarper]

+Russ Bird Ha! got on the news for watching Spider-Man! fantastic.

[@carluyabut2824]

Thank you for another heartfelt retrospective Oliver! Tom Holland may have been a perfect Spidey in Civil War, but to me Tobey Maguire is Spider-Man as Christopher Reeve is Superman or Michael Keaton is Batman. His role as Spider-Man is simply too iconic, career-defining, and genre-boosting to be shunned or forgotten and will remain in a lot of fans' hearts as the original and definitive cinematic take on one of the most beloved comic book superheroes. I know I do.

[@fabolousninenine30]

One problem I have with all the actors of Spider-Man after Maguire is that they don‘t look nerdy enough. They look way too good. Tobey nailed this perfectly, he made me believe that he was one of the biggest loosers in High School.

[@toneymitchell1032]

I can't believe that it's been 14 years since this film came out. I feel old.

[@adalynnshorrorworld2242]

It’s been nineteen years since it came out today! Still a great film!

[@joeyservo]

And it's been 7 years since your comment, 21 years now...

[@ilyanagalen9320]

Hang on, what? The goblin was pretty much spot on. It was always going to be tricky to put him on screen, and they nailed it. The look and dialogue for him is absolutely spot on and in keeping with the tone of the movie. This is perhaps the only series where you really can take the comic book and largely put it on screen with minor adjustments (like the first two X-Men films). The suit just looks like an armoured suit. It's the altered helmet that makes the costume, and the sinister way the eyepieces slide back is really well done. They had to find a way to portray him well onscreen and the split personality really works, especially when Osborn is actually against any more murder or destruction, but the Goblin urges him on to more. The super-serum is just a way to trigger the personality change and make him strong enough to be a genuine threat to Spider-Man, the only person strong enough to actually fight him.

[@leonardobraynen1524]

Well said Ilyana

[@TwenteeEight]

This is probably my favorite KZbin Channel. The professionalism & effort in each of your videos is just awesome.

[@OliverHarper]

+Matt Post thank you Matt!

[@GrantDaily]

Hey, can you do Home Alone? :)

[@AlexThe1Menace]

Mr. GRD He did a month back. :)

[@thejamesbondshowwithkrazyk4581]

@@GrantDaily he did 😁

[@AlexThe1Menace]

This movie to me is what Superman: The Movie is to you. I fell in love with it the moment I first saw it as a kid. It changed my life and kick started my love for the character and superheroes in general. It's easily one of my favorite movies to this day and thank you for reviewing it. On a side note, what copy of the movie did you use for the clips in this review?

[@OliverHarper]

+AlexTheMenace I used the 4K blu-ray. Not much difference between that release and the regular Blu-ray.

[@marcusward6235]

This movie was filmed the year I was born and holds a very special place in my heart.

[@TMMx]

Nicholas Cage turned down a role?

[@HoustonSoto]

He had money at the time.

[@jesseredwards]

+John Curcio Ha ha!

[@Ghoulstille]

+TMM He was busy snorting coke.

[@HurricaneDDragon]

TMM He probably would've done it if the movie was rated R.

[@Batmanbeyyond]

TMM that's a first!

[@cornboy7587]

Here's where your wrong, William Defoe IS the definitive Goblin

[@andyzachow9903]

He soooo is..Cemented it in No Way Home

[@gamestation2690]

I, for one, absolutely love Chad Kroeger's "Hero."

[@bigben6564]

I love danny elfman's score, i think its brilliant

[@Dohsoda]

Blade (1998), X-Men (2000), and Spider-Man (2002) are three movies that put Marvel on the road to success. Also, 17 years later this adaptation of Spider-Man is still a great and extremely entertaining movie. Finally, I absolutely loved playing the video game adaptation of Spider-Man on the GameCube, it was just a fun game all around.

[@sebastianfitzptraick7395]

I fucking love Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy,they are strong contenders for my favourite comic book films.They adapt the characters so well,have so much emotion in them whilst at the same time maintaining the goofy elements of the original comics,amazing action sequences,soaring music,great visual design and top notch acting.I will admit that Spider-Man 3 got a little indulgent and excessive but I still think it’s a good film nonetheless.The first two films are perfection,the fucking blueprint on how to do a good comic book adaptation.

[@shawnsms29]

Still my favorite version of Spider-Man. You can’t do Spider-Man without uncle Ben and the most iconic line ever, “with great power comes great responsibility.”

[@EScoglio]

Fun fact, in the Spider-Man 2 novelization, during Peter's awkward encounter with the man in the elevator, Peter's inner monologue actually reveals that one one Bonesaw's opponents was so grateful to Peter for what he did to Bonesaw that he had his costume guy craft Peter's costume, answering the very serious question of where Peter got his suit from.

[@highwind1991]

this film is a classic. and spiderman 2 is a masterpiece

[@slopesgameroom]

i really enjoyed this video bud, loved this movie :)

[@OliverHarper]

+Daniel “Slope's Game Room” Ibbertson Thank you very much Dan!

[@oscarstainton]

With all the similarities between the Sam Raimi trilogy and the Christopher Reeve Superman films, maybe its a good thing there was never a 'Spider-Man 4' otherwise Spidey would have had to face his version of Nuclear Man! :P

[@danthefan28]

From what I've heard, they wanted John Malkovich to play the Vulture.

[@wjzav1971]

Daniel Diaz That.....actually sounds awesome.

[@gadgetts5342]

I love this movie so much that your retrospective has me in tears, there is no movie that has influenced me like this one. Whilst the second movie may technically be better, this one is my absolute favourite superhero movie. Ill ape what others have said, Im 24 so this came out when I was a socially awkward pre-teen and Spider-Man was the dude, he was what I wanted to be. I try to be as selfless as Spider-Man (yes i know he's a character duh) in my daily pursuits. Sorry for rambling

[@Paahdettu]

You are exactly right with Spiderman being the first cinematic superhero experience like Superman and Batman. I've heard so many people in their 30s talk about how Batman was the shit and I'm in my 20s so Spiderman for me was the shit. I was 9 when this movie came out and got into the theater with my father and my friend thanks to the new rating system and this movie was the shit. I was fucking 9 and hadn't been much to theaters, especially not "adult movies". I never knew Superhero movies could be like this, I always thought Spiderman would be like the 70s show that I watched. This movie blow my fucking mind.

[@MISmotionimagesound]

Paahtis not X-Men?

[@AlexThe1Menace]

MIS Spider-Man was a wayyy bigger hit on par with the likes of Batman and Superman. X-Men, while a hit, wasn't breaking records. That's what he/she meant.

[@leonardobraynen1524]

@@AlexThe1Menace Ironically, the success of XMen paved the way for SpiderMan to get made.

[@DelightFools]

@@leonardobraynen1524 Blade*

[@andrewcabral963]

Man I wish I could meet Toby Maguire and tell him all the great things of what it was like watching him as Spider Man when I was a little kid I have this movie on VHS and I got Spider Man 2 on DVD and I would also love to talk to him about the upcoming new Spider Man movie Spider Man: Homecoming.

[@rockys201]

Wonderful movie, and so was it's masterpiece of a sequel!

[@Dr.MantisTobogganMD]

Nope 'Hero' by Nickleback was amazing.

[@thefonzkiss]

Logan Show sure was.

[@r0bw00d]

I didn't care for it at all. Of course, I don't care for Nickleback, either.

[@lloydorl9733]

no it wasn't

[@georgemorley1029]

Nickelback suck so hard.

[@ilyanagalen9320]

I loved this version of Spider-Man. It really felt like how I imagined a live-action Spider-Man film would be. Knock 3 all you like, it's a great trilogy and did NOT need to be 'rebooted'. That was perhaps the most pointless idea possible. Really annoyed that they seem bent on rebooting it AGAIN. This film showed what getting the right actors, director and writers can do. The storyline, characters, villain and tone were all perfectly done, as was the sequel. The third film had too many villains but it was still a great part of the overall story. The Raimi films just feel exactly like the comics, exactly how the source material should've been interpreted. It's almost completely faithful to everything that makes Spider-Man so good. I also love the music of this series, some of my favourite film music. Amazing Spider-Man has nothing memorable about the music...I can't remember anything from the scores of either film. The scores for the original films were much better.

[@KRSsven]

It may well be a good soundtrack, but the movie it's attached to was so poor I wish I could remember much about it. Amazing Spider-Man was just utterly unnecessary, they only did it to hold onto rights once it became clear Raimi wasn't doing another one. Even Homecoming makes the weird choice of making him beholden to Iron Man of all people. Spider-Man is such a strong character with such strong villains he doesn't need to be among the Avengers, he needs his own stand-alone films and villains, as they already did.

[@gregboyington4896]

I agree that it shouldn't have rebooted with Amazing I didn't bother to watch them. Spider-Man 4 could have been the death of Spider-Man/Kraven the Hunter story line and introduce the black cat as a love rival for MJ. That would have been awesome! Tom Holland's ok but I don't like starting again in high school and the iron spider like AI suit.

[@jothishprabu8]

I like both the versions. I don't like MCU version tho... fking childish and stupid!

[@Nagrooven]

Do Spider-Man 2! It's such a masterpiece

[@MovieEnforcer]

I 100% Agree with you.

[@HejaWolf]

YES!!!! He must do it now!

[@silentreactor97]

Nagrooven Spider Man 1 is a Masterpiece for me not Spider Man 2.

[@thatnerdyguy8701]

Not really.

[@KRSsven]

Agree, Spider-Man 2 is one of the better superhero films ever made.

[@lukedaley17]

This movie brings back good memories for me. I was six when this came out and that's when I became a marvels movie fan.

[@samuelbarber6177]

This is probably one of the last classic superhero movies. It feels a lot like a classic Superman movie (which I think was done intentionally, not sure, but relatively so). I like the editing styles that look a lot like classic comic book panels. It has this very classic comic book style, come to think of it. With lots of bright primary colours, stylised credits, cheesy and simple yet epic storylines and a masterful villain. Nowadays, a lot of superhero movies, if they aren’t dark and gritty, don’t really carry this same style and go for a more conventional look. While I don’t mind that, I do love a movie that goes all the way in being a comic book. It reminds of some great classics like Superman (1978), Batman (1989) and even Batman (1966), some of my favourite stories. Even the cheesy dialogue, I think it knows that it’s cheesy and stupid (again, not unlike Superman ‘78, Batman ‘66) and it’s having fun.

[@YouFightLikeACow]

I'm gonna have to disagree on the music. Danny Elfman's score >>>>>>>>> James Horner's score for The Amazing Spider-Man. It has strong themes, whilst I can't remember anything from Horner's. I think you're obviously influenced since you listen to Elfman's older stuff and hear re hash, but for me, Elfman's score by itself is incredible. And I also disagree that Christopher Young's contributions were good... compared to Elfman's, it sounded amateurish.

[@KRSsven]

So true...can't remember a single thing about the Amazing Spider Man scores. The original film scores were so much better and really capture the essence of the character.

[@tresfordays9644]

I can vaguely remember the main Spider-Man theme from the amazing Spider-Man 2, it’s good but when ever I try to remember it, I get it mixed up with the avengers theme lol, but the original trilogy score 100%, so iconic

[@himeccms893]

I love the "accelerating" beat in the opening of Spiderman music, it's memorable; it's up there with the opening music of Mars Attack

[@r.jclark4641]

Amateruish? Did you even listen to the Sandman theme? Or Harry's death theme? I like Elfman's work better but c'mon.

[@MChedderbeef]

Wait..you were 20 back in 2002? So you're like 35??? You sound so freaking young, good Lord.

[@elturtlegotti3288]

M. Chedderbeef I’m the same age 35 is young it really is I haven’t physically changed much little more facial hair but puberty only happens once son

[@leonardobraynen1524]

@@elturtlegotti3288 lol, am 36 now and i guess the creator of this vid should be 38 by now- well at least We're all in the same generation! WE knew what growing up in 80s & 90s were like. We had the best cartoons of both eras that is unmatched today! In the 21st Century I really liked Justice League, Unlimited, AVENGERS:EMH, Young Justice and Spectacular SpiderMan. Everything went to hell after THAT!

[@Sparkle0501]

40 soon

[@Superguy0009]

This is, without a doubt, my favorite movie of all time. It's cheesy, action packed and one of the most genuine movies I have ever watched. Thank you for making time to review it.

[@CybershamanX]

Thank you so much. I am disabled and spend a lot of time at home fighting depression. Your RetRevs brighten my day. :) There's just enough information to keep even fans interested while allowing those who haven't seen these films into the fold. Thanks again and I look forward to your next RetRev. :) Haven't tried your commentary tracks yet but I'm thinking it's time. Just in case you read this: my special request? The Guns Of Navarone from 1961. I recently tried to find out more about this film online and there's a bit of a derth. I recently watched the 50th anniversary blu-ray edition and even though I saw it before many years ago I was blown away by every aspect of the film. Just ripe for the Oliver treatment. Maybe someday...... ;) In the meantime, take care! :)

[@OliverHarper]

+CybershamanX Im very happy to hear my reviews brighten your day, definitely give the commentaries a go, they are a little more laid back with their approach, just me and my friends ranting about movies and supplying some facts and humour.

[@Crimson28]

I really hope you plan on covering Spider-Man 2 in the coming months! This was amazing!

[@cat_jk00]

+Joe Acosta Am I the only person who dislikes Spider-Man 2? I love this one, but nothing about that second one works for me. It's better than The Amazing Spider-Man 2, but I still really dislike it.

[@andriygriffin4782]

+AtomizerVersion1 You and Martin from Spill.Com are the only human beings in this planet who'd don't love that movie, and I will never understand it! Spider-Man 2 is the greatest superhero movie! (Dark Knight, Avengers and Superman come close!)

[@cat_jk00]

+A GriffinTV It's poorly paced, the jokes don't land, and Doc Oc is terribly developed.

[@andriygriffin4782]

+AtomizerVersion1 I really don't want to look like a guy who can't accept an opinion, but dam, I can't agree with a single thing you just said! Doc Ock not well developed? Did you read him in the comics? Just a mad scientist, nothing more, I was blown away with how developed they made him, he is best only to Heath ledger!

[@cat_jk00]

+A GriffinTV No. They wasted Doc Oc by giving him the same treatment as green goblin! He's just crazy! Goblins gas made him crazy and I was okay with that, but they did the same thing for two movies! Even the jokes don't work, and I love Sam Raimi's sense of humor.

[@thomasJoseph-wm8lf]

first spiderman is still my favourite in the series.

[@snakeplissken8581]

Great Review. Spider-Man is one of the best Superhero-Movies ever made and has with Willem Dafoe as Green Goblin one of the best Supervillians in movies. Incredible performance from him.

[@Brad772006]

Willem Dafoe, one of the few people who can be scarier without a Goblin mask on vs. wearing it. Geez that dude is frightening.

[@BRONZALiVE]

The new civil war version is great, but sadly they went overboard with the CG in my opinion, I miss the days of practical stuntwork, Like the masterfully directed action in all 3 Ramie films, I mean to me the new one in civil war just doesn't feel like he was there when they were even filming the airport battle, but that's just my opinion,

[@freck2614]

Oh boy did things get so much better over the past 5 years. So happy we saw the 3 Spider-Men working together in the newest film.

[@sheepinlemontrousers]

I watched this movie constantly on my old Dolby DVD player from when I was 2 to when I was 11. The spider bite fever scene scared the living shit out of me and so did Willam DeFoe. My favorite part was always when Peter started climbing the wall in the alley. I was blown away. Very underrated movie.

[@SequentiallyCompact]

It gets a lot of derision these days but this was a solid attempt at a Spiderman flick. In all honesty Spiderman is a really difficult character to put to screen, especially in the 2000s with its emphasis on grittier films. Spiderman has always put mature ideas into its stories but there's always been a thread of optimism which is hard to incorporate successfully and be taken seriously, but I think Raimi managed it pretty well. Overall a solid effort and kept the momentum rolling pretty well on the modern comic film.

[@lukedaley17]

Finally a review about the first ever Marvel film I have watched Spider-Man 2002 version.

[@wildath3art93]

THE CASTING IN THIS FILM IS CRAZY GOOD. PERFECTION!

[@kuoreos]

Oliver, you've got the best reviews out there with the editing, narration, and in depth knowledge about the movie. I don't think anyone else out there is doing what you're doing to the quality that you are. Keep up with the good work! You deserve way more viewers!

[@OliverHarper]

+Videowatcher Thank you for the kind words!

[@MoonspiderHugs]

always amazing when you post a new retrospective... thank you as always

[@shylucero7016]

You hit the nail on the head with the "first trip to the cinema being Spider-man" bit. The first movie I ever saw was Spider-Man at the Fort Union Drive-In theater in Las Vegas, New Mexico. It was a double feature with Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron, and we went for a late birthday present cause I'd just turned 7 years old, and I remember being so amazed by Spider-Man. Everything about that movie was so amazing to me, and I still have so much nostalgia for a movie, despite it feeling a bit dated now. I especially remember that part where the Goblin's bombs make people turn into spooky skeletons making me a bit uneasy as a child. God do I miss that drive-in theater since i've moved away.

[@Tonecupone04]

Once again, an amazing Review. I was 16 when I went to go see this, the timing couldn't be more perfect. Its was a great Birthday Weekend. This video got me pumped for Homecoming

[@quentinbryantart5684]

I don't comment on your videos much anymore but I had to say the amount of work you do is just amazing, this video was utterly interesting, you really do put a fresh perspective on the film and the amount of information you give is great. Loved it.

[@pyguy7]

32:24 "I would love a whole movie dedicated to J. Jonah Jameson" Careful, you might get Whiplash

[@AubreyTheKing]

Sam Raimi's Spider-man is one of my top favorite superhero movies! Next to Tim Burton's Batman! :)

[@morwennaforatenner604]

This brought back so many memories. Thanks for another great Retrospective, Oliver.

[@15041985]

This is one of those channels where I could watch every video on repeat for hours! Awesome job!

[@connorbrennan4233]

My rankings of the Spider-Man movies: 1. Spider-Man 2 2. Spider-Man 3. The Amazing Spider-Man 4. Spider-Man 3 5. The Amazing Spider-Man 2

[@andriygriffin4782]

Thank you. Sat down and rewatched the original two today! They will forever be a part of my childhood!

[@oonmm]

I remember when i was 8 years old and this movie came out, I was home from school due to being sick, and my mom rented this movie for me! Spider-man was, and still is, my favorite super hero, so it was a real blast for me and I can still relive the same feelings that I had when I watched this movie as a child. I think that this movie is great, Spider-man 2 is also very good - can't say the same about 3 though. Great review!

[@oonmm]

I beat the Spider-Man game on both PC and PS2!

[@harekhoadley9255]

Really love your Retrospective series! Can't stop watching!

[@1970jasand]

Great job as always Oliver! Your reviews always make me want to go back and revisit the films you cover.

[@brandonm6705]

I personally like this one better than 2, though I do have to admit 2 is the better movie.

[@teatimee]

Both informative and entertaining as always. Excellent.

[@Hannibal953able]

Excellent review Oliver. Keep up the great work.

[@fongkl]

This deserves way more views. Excellent retro review Oliver!

[@020djcorsa]

Oliver this is one of your best review videos of you that i have seen. Keep on doing what you do love too watch this kind of videos. I hope you do a Spider-man 2 review because that is still one of my favorite Spider-man movies. Thnx for the trip to memory lane like always wiith your reviews! gives a smile on my face haha keep it up! Peace bro! :D

[@anthonypedroza4935]

You deserve way more subscribers! Because your reviews are big and that is why, some of your commentaries are cool

[@bobcharlotte8724]

dude i love your reviews so much

[@Dacho_Shaki]

I still like this movie. I loved it as a kid and I think the movie came out at a perfect time after the 9/11 catastrophe people were still trying to cope with (despite the teaser trailer that was pulled off from theaters prior to the accident). It's an entertaining, upbeat and cheesy movie that people at the time needed. It's like the first Star Wars movie that came out in theaters during the depressing era of the 70's. I also like how Sam Raimi implemented old-school filmmaking methods with the camera that add a more genuinely appealing look to the movie. It's corny in some places, but I prefer it better than depressing and modern take of TASM movies.

[@SeaToSkyImages]

I adore your videos, Oliver. Really well done, and I hope you keep doing them in the future.

[@princesslucina8598]

I love Spider-Man

[@senseijuju]

Freaking FANTASTIC review Oliver!!

[@HowserMaeve]

The movie was one of the first movies I ever watched, and the game was one of the first games I ever played. So much nostalgia being reminded of that. Thanks for making this lol.

[@AndyTMonaghan]

I know the role of a movie fanatic or critic is to not only share their love for the genre but to introduce others to experience they've might have yet to had if not had already, I stopped watching movies years ago although the memories I have for certain movies good or bad are still as strong as ever, if anything even though you might advise people to watch these movies to be honest, to encapsulate passion and a movies running time in these delicious chunks to deliver something just as captivating and of a high quality should be recognised, these retrospectives are a joy to watch, you're passion for this medium can be seen through every frame and every word spoken, always a pleasure to watch and always look forward to see what you do next.

[@TheUrbanArcade]

That was really good man, I love how you talked about some of the games and the other people who played Spider-man, I was 15 when I first saw this, to me it just came out of nowhere, and was the first movie I ever got on DVD for £19 in HMV west end. It is a great movie, bang you’ve done it again, beast of a review with all the detail and care that we all love, thanks. Liked, Faved, Touched myself.

[@PandoraZBoX1]

you didn't do reviews for awhile thought you stopped.glad to see you didn't.I'm a big fan.keep it up, your awesome.

[@JayDee284]

Man this movie feels like a lifetime ago now Good Job as always Oliver ;)

[@TevyaSmolka]

great review man and i can't wait for part 2

[@janb.281]

Excellent review +oliver harper! many thnx!

[@AnthonyReviews]

My friends reference you a lot so I finally decided to check out your work, this being the first one. Well done sir, you have a new fan

[@PowerRangersLostGalaxyFanFilm]

This retrospective on Spider-Man was epic, yet beautiful and glorious. And to accomidate the 15th Anniversary of Raimi's original and the upcoming release of Spider-Man Homecoming, I'm going to do retrospectives on all 5 movies leading to Homecoming's release. Not to mention May 4, 2017 will mark the 10th anniversary of Spider-Man 3 (2007).

[@SirKenchalot]

Dunst is and will always be to me the quintessential 'girl next door' even if she did look and act about 5 years older than her male colleagues most of the itme. I can forgive her that. This movie is terrific.

[@luckystriker7489]

Nice work, Oliver. Insightful commentary as always

[@OliverHarper]

+LuckyStriker Thanks buddy!

[@aflomoviefilm]

Awesome review as always Oliver! For me this is the first movie I saw at 12am, ( I was 12 at the time). I remember my dad trying to get movie tickets and all they had left were midnight screenings, it was such a cool experience and the theater was packed and everyone was hyped to see this. It was also in IMAX so this movies visual effects just blew my mind...for sure this was an epic blockbuster that gave me a lot of happy memories from my childhood and being a fan of the 90s cartoon this gave me even more admiration for the character of SpiderMan.

[@OliverHarper]

+Anthony Flores Seeing it in IMAX would've been cool!. Thanks for sharing your memories.

[@HejaWolf]

You have some of the best content I've ever seen! This is one of my favorite KZbin channels as you put in so much work and effort into these videos and I love how much in depth you go into these videos. And also, I love the first Sam Raimi Spider-Man movie, as well as Spider-Man 2 and with 3, it was okay with some great elements in it, but was let down by a poor script and studio meddling. But yeah, regardless, I love the first Spider-Man film as it means a lot to me! It's just a fantastic film.

[@ninfilms]

I always like Toby Maguire portrayal of Peter Parker/spider-man whereas Andrew Garland was too cocky and arrogant.

[@OliverHarper]

+John Ninnis Well Spider-Man is supposed to be cocky and arrogant but as Peter no. Andrew is a great actor but they make Parker way too cool in the short lived 'Amazing' series.

[@ninfilms]

+Oliver Harper I not saying that Andrew Garland is a bad actor. He is a great actor but I felt he looked confident as Peter Parker before he bitten by poison spider. I felt he looked a tad old to play teenager. I wonder if Sony Pictures got The director Marc Webb to direct the Garland films for marketing reasons from his surname.

[@Formulka]

+Oliver Harper exactly this, the contrast of "lame" Peter and "cool" spider-man is almost completely lost in the amazing spider-man

[@francis6775]

+Oliver Harper Still, if they make Spider-Man TOO cocky and arrogant with too many quips in the films, with too many quips, it could get irritating pretty quickly. (same goes for Deadpool). I liked how Spider-man in the Raimi films only acted quippy when the situation had enough levity for it to be appropriate.

[@kieranholmes8086]

With the character of Spider-Man there need to be a balance of personality. When he's Peter he a dorky nerd who has everyday problems, but when he's in costume he becomes himself and quips/jokes around to annoy his enemies, but only when he's Spider-Man. I feel like Tom Holland has completely nailed that aspect, he is the Spider-Man I know from the comics and I can't wait to see how they do his solo film. But before him I think Tobey came the closest, especially in Spider-Man 2.

[@CinemaGulp]

Oliver, it should go without saying, but I'll tell ya, you just keep knocking these out of the park. I love the emphasis on story over action scenes. I never really thought about that while watching it. I was serving in the military when this came out and a couple of buddies and I went to go see it while in Sydney, Australia after leaving the Middle East. I remember loving it because it was such a great escape from the awfulness we had just gotten back from. Awesome work as always sir.

[@tashrif46]

What I really loved about the Raimi Spider-Man movies, are the dialogues during the quieter moments. I rewatch these movies for the Peter and MJ talking moments, the Uncle Ben and Aunt May talking moments, because those really give those movies heart and power. And that Danny Elfman score is so great and timeless. One of my favorite scenes of dialogue is when Peter talks to MJ in the hospital and later MJ says to Peter, that Peter was the one who made her feel more than she ever thought she could be. These are dialogues which have weight and emotion that some of the more modern superhero movies do not have.

[@quietdemon8138]

this is the most important movie in my life for me because it was A: the movie that introduced me to Spiderman and B: it was the first movie i ever watched and 15 years later i'm studying filmmaking.

[@haisaid]

Excellent review

[@3Guys1Video]

Are you going to be reviewing Spiderman 2, 3 and the reboots next?

[@OliverHarper]

Not yet. I will cover Spider-Man 2 later in the year.

[@3Guys1Video]

Oliver Harper Oh, so it will be like some sort of a marathon until Spider-man: Homecoming?

[@andriygriffin4782]

+Oliver Harper the best. The very best superhero films have to offer.

[@Dingocrikey]

Can't wait for the Spider-Man 2 review - that and X-Men: Days of Future Past have to be my favorite super hero movies.

[@ryanwhitlock1210]

I was obsessed with this movie when it came out. So much that I saw it in cinemas SIX times 😂

[@frythompson6903]

This is a very well done break down of the Spider-man franchise. Great job!

[@pabloalejandro8390]

Great retrospective. Brought so many good memories

[@-MrFozzy-]

Kirsten Dunst isn’t my wife in this timeline… That animatronic goblin mask is INCREDIBLE….I’ve seen nothing like it, that blank look to scowl is absolutely amazing

[@greybeard6504]

Watched this movie so many times in a row at the theater. His first successful corner while swinging gave me goosebumps!