This summer a man will face his destiny. A hero will be revealed

Starring: Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Alfred Molina, Rosemary Harris, Donna Murphy

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★★★ - perfect

"I believe there's a hero in all of us, that keeps us honest, gives us strength, makes us noble, and finally allows us to die with pride, even though sometimes we have to be steady, and give up the thing we want the most. Even our dreams." – Aunt May Parker

Why watch this? This is the best Spider-Man film EVER - Spidey vs. Doctor Octopus!

Plot Summary: Two years after becoming Spider-Man, Peter Parker struggles to balance his superhero responsibilities with his crumbling personal life, leading him to question his commitment to being a hero. Meanwhile, a brilliant scientist, Dr. Otto Octavius, suffers a devastating accident, transforming him into the villainous Doctor Octopus. Spider-Man must then confront this new threat, all while battling the potential loss of his relationship with Mary Jane.

Dad's Preview: Director Sam Raimi understood Spider-Man. The second film shows it. Maguire hits the right mix of immature school boy and quirky-quipping hero. The CGI is amazing, and really necessary, to make this kind of movie work. I was pleasantly surprised by Molina's stellar performance as the villain-in-conflict, Doctor Octopus. It's not easy to elicit sympathy for a bad guy, but Molina more than pulls that off. I rank this right up there with The Dark Knight (2008). 

Columbia Pictures, Marvel Ent., Laura Ziskin Prod.;
Sony Pictures Releasing