Spider-Man

Since there are many people who are deathly scared of spiders, lots of audiences used to resist watching Spider-Man for a long time. But once they tried to get over their fear and watch this movie, there was no regret! Despite a few instances when their arachnophobia bit into their mind, Spider-Man is definitely worth seeing.

From the overly theatrical representation of the Green Goblin to some really touching moments (we are looking at you, Uncle Ben), the entire picture was a thrilling trip. Sure, seeing it again now might make us cringe at some of the jokes, but the movie is a solid starting point with excellent action and the perfect amount of absurdity for a superhero film. Sam Raimi blended the humorous elements with more serious ones in his superhero films, an example that other contemporary filmmakers should follow. Superheroes are not just all grimaces and punches!

Overall, the Spider-Man movie is a must-watch, and if you do not like the plot, J.K. Simmons and Willem Dafoe's performances alone will make it worth watching.

Year of Release: 2002

Stars: Tobey Maguire, Willem Dafoe, Kirsten Dunst

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 90%