| | |  | Slippers & House Shoes | Home » » » » Spider-Man 3 (2-Disc Special Edition) | | | | | | | Description: | | Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) finally has the girl of his dreams, Mary Jane Watson (Kirsten Dunst), and New York City is in the throes of Spider-mania! But when a strange alien symbiote turns Spider-Man¿s suit black, his darkest demons come to light changing Spider-Man inside as well as out. Spider-Man is in for the fight of his life against a lethal mix of villains - the deadly Sandman (Thomas Haden Church), Venom (Topher Grace), and the New Goblin (James Franco) - as well as the enemy within himself. | | | Product Details: | | | Actors:
| Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, Topher Grace, Thomas Haden Church, James Franco | | Director:
| Sam Raimi | | Format:
| Closed-captioned, Color, Widescreen, NTSC | | Language:
| English, Spanish, French | | Subtitle:
| English, French, Spanish | | Number of Discs:
| 2 | | Studio:
| Sony Pictures | | Run Time:
| 140 minutes | | DVD Release Date:
| October 30, 2007 | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 500 reviews |
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20 of 24 found the following review helpful:
 God Bless Sam Raimi, Marvel and Sony for Getting It Right...May 05, 2007
By Keith Dailey
"Oh Really?"
While I may not have the credibility of some of the other reviewers listed (this is the 1st review I've ever done for ANYTHING) I do know what I like (The Spidey Series, X-men Series, and Blade 1 and 2) and dislike (Daredevil, Ghost Rider and Friggin Cat Woman, OH. MY. GOD.).
With the amount of character content that was introduced in this latest installment, I think Sam Raimi did an outstanding job. He gave the fans exactly what they had been looking and asking for. Of course, any one of the villains this time out could have had their own Spidey film (and perhaps should have) but again, the fans had spoken and to me, it was handled marvelously.
The character and story progression was handled very well. The action was just what you've come to expect from Raimi (and he didn't disappoint!)and the pacing was just enough that I didn't find myself restless at anytime due to the length of the film. I think that Raimi presented us with one of the truest presentations of comic-to-film adaptations possible, and no one can take that away from him (THE most true to date - TO ME - was SIN CITY, Rodriguez just dumped the film straight from the comic to the screen with that one). I loved the Goblin upgrade. I loved the Sandman CGI and battle sequences with our hero. I loved Venom (although, admittedly, wished that there could have been more time with him) and the over-all satisfaction and relief I felt after 1st hearing that there was even going to BE an S3 (you kind of get a little worried about sequel disappointment - "awww maaann, they should have stopped at 2" Blade 3 anyone?).
Of course it was far from a flawless film but the things that I would pick on that I didn't like would probably be glossed over by someone else (I LIKED the little dance number Peter had and the Travolta, 'Saturday Night Fever' shout out Raimi added)so I won't bore you with what I felt were shortcomings and let you make your own decisions.
What it boils down to is Yeah, I'd recommend this film to my pickiest friends with a cheese eating grin on my face and two thumbs way the heck up. I could get into some of the other unfolding story and character points but honestly feel that you'd like to see what they are for yourself (and hope you won't think me a sucky reviewer after seeing it). Go. There's nothing stopping you...
14 of 17 found the following review helpful:
 The critics can go fly a kite - this was a blastMay 05, 2007
By eric_f
I went to see "Spider-Man 3" tonight after reading several not-so-great reviews earlier today from local newspapers. So I had some doubts going into the theater. Well I'm sure glad I went anyway, because this movie was a BLAST. The critics need to lighten up. No, it wasn't a perfect film, and if one insists on being a hardass they can nit-pick it and find some valid faults. But overall, it was one of the most exciting and *fun* movies I've seen in quite some time.
One of the complaints seems to be that too many villains are in it. I thought this may be the case before seeing it, but I thought the film handled their screen time quite well, even if Venom didn't get to do much (although he does have a very good showdown with Spider-Man during the final confrontation scene). But I gotta say that the Sandman grabbed my attention the most, especially his fight scenes with Spider-Man and others. To me, seeing the Sandman in the final confrontation was worth the price of admission. The special effects for his character were simply outstanding - they were fairly standard CGI for the others.
As with the other 2 movies, the scenes of humor were well timed and executed, without compromising the tone of the film. I do wish that Kirsten Dunst hadn't gotten suspended high in the air yet again, because we all know that Spider-Man is going to save her from falling, yet again. But I suppose that's a minor irritation I can live with. Performance-wise, I liked everyone in their roles. We already knew what to expect from Maguire and Dunst, so there were no surprises there. Thomas Haden Church put in a good show as the Sandman. And although I wish they had let Bryce Dallas Howard be her lovely redheaded self, she still looked mighty fine, and I'm glad she got a considerable amount of screen time.
IMO the first "Spider-Man" film was decent but not much more than that. And I'd rate the second film along with this third installment as superb, just in different ways. Part 2 was great due to the solid story and overall script. While part 3 lacks some of that, it more than makes up for it with better and bolder action and pure entertainment level. I was originally going to give this 4 stars but decided to go all the way to 5 mainly because I had such a great time with it. Think of this film as the nitro-charged extension of part 2 and I'll bet you'll find yourself more than pumped by the time the end credits roll.
49 of 66 found the following review helpful:
Spider-Man 3 takes you on an emotional journey and does not disappointMay 05, 2007
By Porfie Medina
"Porfie Jr. Medina"
I have to say Spider-Man 3 was another great addition to the Spider-Man trilogy. I do have to admit I was afraid this movie would not live up to the first two Spider-Man's. I mean those first two were great and how could this one possibly match that? After I finished watching it I can say I was not at all disappointed. I think many people were expecting this to be just like Spider-Man 1 and 2. Spider-Man 3 does take more risks than its predecessors by having more villains than usual, but It still manages to entertain, spark emotion and above all inspire and bring out the kid in many of us. It is like the first two with many of the same characters returning, but where Spider-Man 3 differs is when we get to see the dark side (with the black suit) of Spider-Man which takes the movie to a whole new level. I have to say this movie was AWESOME. This movie truly has a great stand out cast. TOBEY MAGUIRE who plays Spider-Man did a great job as usual and brought emotion to the character that made him more human than any other hero in a comic book inspired movie. The action scenes are amazing and they make you jump out of your seat a few times. All that along with the emotional journey that Spider-Man takes you on, that's what truly makes this movie so great and special. This is one Roller-Coaster ride that I highly encourage any one to see. The ending is also a surprise and I will not give it away, but I will say some people liked it and some people did not, Go figure. I did not buy in to all the hype of this movie, or the negative things some critics had to say. I went to see Spider-Man 3 to be entertained and I was not at all disappointed. With a expected DVD and blu-ray release date of November 2007 this is sure to be one great year for Spider-Man fans!
7 of 8 found the following review helpful:
Not as bad as EVERYONE makes it out to be ....May 17, 2007
By D. McBrearty
Now I watched the first two Spider-Man flicks recently. (The day before seeing this one, in fact) And in all truth, I really enjoyed it and believed this was another step that Peter Parker/Spider-Man had to endure. Not as much character development, but we've had so much in the first two that who cares ..... I loved it for what it was, a MOVIE. I do fear for the next part of the Spider-Man Saga, seeing as Tobey and Kirsten are not too sure about coming back. But who knows? Score from me B-
7 of 8 found the following review helpful:
Stan Lee's Vision is FulfilledMay 05, 2007
By Free Thinker
"Amazon made me remove my blog site; a-holes!"
Once upon a time there was a comic book company named Marvel. It was a tiny enterprise that was struggling to stay afloat in the shadow of its huge competitor, DC. A man named Stan Lee worked for this company. He had a vision that one day comic books would be more than, well, comic books. Instead of simplistic plots and one dimensional characters he imagined story lines with heroes that shared all of the foibles of regular mortals, including fear, doubt, anger, hope and internal conflict.
Stan Lee poured this vision into a person he created named Spiderman. The character was an instant hit and showed that Lee's vision had potential. Marvel went from being barely known to becoming the gold standard in its industry.
Spiderman 3 is the ultimate fulfillment of Lee's vision. This movie is a true epic. Tobey Maguire plays the role of Peter Parker/Spiderman with incredible acting skill. As the superhero's popularity grows he is faced with new temptations, including the desire to misuse his powers and give in to the dark side of his nature. This is personified in the arrival of an extra terrestrial symbiont that gives Spiderman vast new powers but also magnifies his feelings of hatred and aggression.
The lovely and immensely talented Kirsten Dunst does a fantastic job playing Mary Jane as a caring, sensitive, highly vulnerable young lady who is struggling with her own conflicts. She becomes embroiled in the movie's climactic scene in which Spiderman must fight enemies created largely by his own misdeeds. The result is one of the best battle scenes in motion picture history, where special effects are used to enhance and amplify the story line, not replace it. The end is in equal parts tragic, inspiring, touching and romantic. It explores the questions of what qualities make up a true hero as well as what motivates those who do evil.
In my opinion the large cast is not a hindrance to this film. Rather the sizable set of characters only adds to its epic status.
In a day where authentic heroes are desperately needed, Spiderman 3 rises to the best standards of film making. It gives us a character that not only entertains but also encourages all of us to live to the best of our natures. In short, this isn't just a great superhero movie. It's a great movie, period. If you don't see this one you'll be missing something truly special.
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