Movie #166 - Spider-Man 3

Title: Spider-Man 3

Director: Sam Raimi

Release Year: 2007

Plot Summary: A strange black entity from another world bonds with Peter Parker and causes inner turmoil as he contends with new villains, temptations, and revenge.

Thoughts: Well normally I like to sit on these things for a day or so to figure out my impressions, but sometimes I just like to brag that I've seen them early... ;)

I have to admit I was worried at first about the "too many villains" syndrome, but I think they were spaced out (or maybe interspersed is more accurate) well enough that it never became a problem. I do think they amped up Sandman's powers a little too much, and likewise diminished Venom's excessively, though.

As for acting... I think everyone did an excellent job on this front. Though Black-Costume Emo Pete was a little too silly for my liking to be frank. I don't even think I can think of too much negative to say about Kirsten Dunst in this one, and she's always been the weakest link in my book.

*EDIT FOR MORE THOUGHTS!* Having watched it a second time, I think the only really serious flaw is the inclusion of Venom in the movie. I know Sam Raimi didn't want him in there originally and got talked into it, and it shows. (Oddly enough I loved Eddie Brock though.) If you mentally excise the Venom parts from the movie whilst watching, I think it comes together a lot better.

Recommendations: It's not as good as 2, but then, I didn't expect it to be. Definitely very worth seeing I think.