1. Spider-Man | Rotten Tomatoes
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"Spider-Man" centers on student Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) who, after being bitten by a genetically-altered spider, gains superhuman strength and the spider-like ability to cling to any surface. He vows to use his abilities to fight crime, coming to understand the words of his beloved Uncle Ben: "With great power comes great responsibility."

2. Spider-Man Films Wiki | Fandom
The film was released in the United States on May 3, 2002. The film is directed by Sam Raimi and stars Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker/Spider-Man, Willem Dafoe as ...
Spider-Man is a 2002 superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. It is the first film in the Spider-Man Trilogy. The film was released in the United States on May 3, 2002. The film is directed by Sam Raimi and stars Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker/Spider-Man, Willem Dafoe as Norman Osborn/Green Goblin, Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane Watson, James Franco as Harry Osborn, Cliff Robertson as Ben Parker, Rosemary Harris as May Parker, and J.K. Simmons as J. Jonah Jameson. The fil

3. Spider-Man (2002) - DVD Movie Guide
The movie offers a lively and exciting piece that possesses greater depth and emotion than one might usually expect from this sort of film. It doesn't seem ...
Reviewed by Colin Jacobson: While not an exceptional DVD, Spider-Man presents an excellent movie, and the package seems positive enough to warrant my strong recommendation.
4. Spider-Man movie review & film summary (2002) - Roger Ebert
Definitely the movie was good on character development and complexity of friendship between Norman Osborn and Peter Parker but deadly enmity of their alter egos ...
Imagine "Superman" with a Clark Kent more charismatic than the Man of Steel, and you'll understand how "Spider-Man" goes wrong. Tobey Maguire is pitch-perfect

5. Spider-Man (film) - Spider-Man Trilogy Wiki - Fandom
Spider-Man is a 2002 superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. This is the first installment in the Spider-Man Trilogy.
Spider-Man is a 2002 superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. This is the first installment in the Spider-Man Trilogy. The movie was directed by Sam Raimi and it stars Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker/Spider-Man, Willem Dafoe as Norman Osborn/Green Goblin, Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane Watson, James Franco as Harry Osborn, Cliff Robertson as Ben Parker, Rosemary Harris as May Parker and J.K. Simmons as J. Jonah Jameson. The film was followed by Spider-Man 2 and later Spide

6. Spider-Man Movie Review | Common Sense Media
Great film with positive message, but has scary scenes and suggestive themes. Kids can take inspiration and positive messages from the protagonist, as the film ...
Fun movie, but may be too intense for younger kids. Read Common Sense Media's Spider-Man review, age rating, and parents guide.

7. Spider-Man (2002) directed by Sam Raimi • Reviews, film + cast
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 ...
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.

8. 'Spider-Man' at 20: How Sam Raimi and Sony Pictures ... - Variety
Apr 27, 2022 · None of that hue and cry ultimately mattered: When “Spider-Man” opened on May 3, 2002, it shattered box office records, becoming the first movie ...
For the 20th anniversary of 'Spider-Man,' key behind-the-scenes players discuss how and why the superhero movie changed Hollywood forever.

9. Spider-Man 2 | Rotten Tomatoes
What an amazing movie! Spider-Man 2 is one of the best superhero movies ever made and Tobey Maguire and Alfred Molina do amazing jobs as Spider-Man and Doctor ...
When a failed nuclear fusion experiment results in an explosion that kills his wife, Dr. Otto Octavius (Alfred Molina) is transformed into Dr. Octopus, a cyborg with deadly metal tentacles. Doc Ock blames Spider-Man (Tobey Maguire) for the accident and seeks revenge. Meanwhile, Spidey's alter ego, Peter Parker, faces fading powers and self-doubt. Complicating matters are his best friend's (James Franco) hatred for Spider-Man and his true love's (Kirsten Dunst) sudden engagement to another man.

10. Movie Review — Spider-Man (2002). Release Date: May 3r, 2002 - Medium
Apr 26, 2023 · Spider-Man is about Peter Parker, a New York City high school student and photographer who gets bit by a radioactive spider and inherits insect-like powers.
Release Date: May 3r, 2002

11. Spider-Man (2002) — The Movie Database (TMDB)
Jan 2, 2020 · After being bitten by a genetically altered spider at Oscorp, nerdy but endearing high school student Peter Parker is endowed with amazing ...
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.

12. Spider-Man (2002) | Cast, Release Date, Characters - Marvel.com
Average teenager Peter Parker is transformed into an extraordinary superhero after he is accidentally bitten by a radioactive spider.

13. Spider-Man (2002) | Full Movie
Purchase Spider-Man (2002) on digital and stream instantly or download offline. Average teenager Peter Parker is transformed into an extraordinary super ...
Purchase Spider-Man (2002) on digital and stream instantly or download offline. Average teenager Peter Parker is transformed into an extraordinary super hero after he is accidentally bitten by a radioactive spider. When his beloved uncle is savagely murdered during a robbery, young Peter vows to use his powers to avenge his death. Deeming himself "Spider-Man ," he sets about ridding the streets of crime, bringing him into conflict with malevolent super-villain "Green Goblin."

14. Spider-Man (2002): Remembering A Classic | by Clint Thorpe - Medium
Feb 18, 2021 · With the level of camp in this film, the amount of stuff he wanted from the comic books, this movie by all accounts should definitely not work.
It’s now been 19 whole years since Sam Raimi’s superhero epic Spider-Man swung onto theaters and blew the minds of nerds everywhere.

15. Spider-Man (2002) - Decent Films
Spider‑Man 3 is a movie stuffed to bursting — with action, plotlines, characters, humor, energy, moods, spectacle and certainly inspiration. Like ...
From its breathless, cartoony title sequence, with the letters of cast members’ names stuck like flies in a vast spiderweb, Spider-Man makes its intentions crystal clear: This is one wide-eyed comic-book movie that revels in its pulp origins.
16. Spider-Man | film by Raimi [2002] - Britannica
In Spider-Man (2002) and its sequels (2004 and 2007), he played Peter Parker's ill-fated Uncle Ben and delivered the famous line “With great power comes great ...
Other articles where Spider-Man is discussed: Spider-Man: Spider-Man in film and onstage: …prevented its production, Sony brought Spider-Man to the big screen in May 2002 with Tobey Maguire as the masked hero and Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane. Critics adored the film, and it eventually earned more than $800 million worldwide. Spider-Man 2 (2004) and Spider-Man 3 (2007) proved equally successful. Director…
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17. 23 things you probably didn't know about 2002's 'Spider-Man' movie
Dec 12, 2021 · In 2000, Entertainment Weekly reported Law, a "Spider-Man fanatic," was one of the main contenders for the role along with Freddie Prinze Jr.
Insider revisited the first film's special features, multiple commentaries with the cast, director, and VFX crew, and older interviews.