Superior sequel to Sam Raimi’s 2002 original adaptation of the classic Marvel character, with Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) in love with Mary-Jane Watson (Kirsten Dunst), waitress and aspiring actress and his best friend Harry Osborn (James Franco) resenting his buddy’s attachment to the Web Slinger due to the alleged murder of his father Norman in the first film.
However, this is nothing compared to what happens when Spidey interferes with a fusion demo by Dr. Otto Octavius (Alfred Molina, RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK, AN EDUCATION) which results in the death of Octavius’ wife, but the accident has turned him into Dr. Octopus – and he’s out for revenge on all forms.
Cliffhanger action and terrific visual effects from the legendary John Dykstra hit all the right marks in Raimi’s excellent follow-up – and the best comic book sequel since SUPERMAN II.