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List Price: $19.94 | | Label: Sony Pictures
Salesrank: 1491
Released: October 30, 2007 |
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MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
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.
Description of Spider-Man 3 (Widescreen Edition):
How does Spider-Man 3 follow on the heels of its predecessor, which was widely considered the best superhero movie ever? For starters, you pick up the loose threads from that movie, then add some key elements of the Spidey comic-book mythos (including fan-favorite villain Venom), the black costume, and the characters of Gwen Stacy and her police-captain father. In the beginning, things have never looked better for Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire): He's doing well in school; his alter ego, Spider-Man, is loved and respected around New York City. And his girlfriend, Mary Jane Watson (Kirsten Dunst), has just taken a starring role in a Broadway musical. But nothing good can last for Spidey. Mary Jane's career quickly goes downhill; she's bothered by Peter's attractive new classmate, Gwen Stacy (Bryce Dallas Howard); and the new Daily Bugle photographer, Eddie Brock (Topher Grace), is trying to steal his thunder. Enter a new villain, the Sandman (Thomas Haden Church), who can transform his body into various forms and shapes of sand and who may be connected to Peter's past in an unexpected way. There's also the son of an old villain, Harry Osborne (James Franco), who unmasked Spidey in the previous movie and still has revenge on his mind. And a new black costume seems to boost Spidey's powers, but transforms mild-mannered Peter into a mean and obnoxious boor (Maguire has some fun here).
If that sounds like a lot to pack into one 140-minute movie, it is. While director Sam Raimi keeps things flowing, assisted on the screenplay by his brother Ivan and Alvin Sargent, there's a little too much going on, and it's inevitable that one of the villains (there are three or four, depending on how you count) gets significantly short-changed. Still, the cast is excellent, the effects are fantastic, and the action is fast and furious. Even if Spider-Man 3 isn't the match of Spider-Man 2, it's a worthy addition to the megamillion-dollar franchise. --David Horiuchi
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Spider-Man 3 (Widescreen Edition) Reviews:
My Kid Loved It! 
2009-12-14 - Nice sequel.
My kids loved it!
You can't go wrong with Spiderman. Really!
Nice
2009-12-12 - Bought it for my 1st blu ray, watched that movie few times, that blu ray has good picture and good sounds. Very satisfied. Recommend for Blu Ray test or collection.
Are you serious?! 
2009-12-09 - Why don't you just hold hands while you're at it? The ending killed it for me.
bad with a capital S
2009-12-07 - more plot threads than egyptian cotton . i though the idea was "let you entertain me" ? (for an unreasonable price) . not send me and my spouse into counseling because we're not "fanboys" . the first film was adequate due to WILLEM DAFOE showing up and being WILLEM . the second shat because there was no true menace . this one requires the plumbing snake .
There are many reasons to watch this film 
2009-11-04 - First of all, I was surprised as I read the reviews for Spiderman 3. For years, it seemed to me as if everyone out there hated this movie. I was wrong, it has received high marks by many reviewers, and I'm glad to see that. Because the reality is while this film is not perfect, it is still a good one with excellent messages in it. I think there are some people (and I'm not thinking of any Amazon reviewers, per se) who are so bent out of shape about certain aspects of this flick, like the way the character of Venom turned out for instance, that they miss the very important elements that are clearly evident in it. That's why I have written this review, to highlight these clear messages, and to try to give viewers a new perspective on a movie that is sometimes unjustifiably maligned.
For example, the topic of forgiveness is a very key theme in this film. We all need forgiveness at one time or another and I don't think I ever remember seeing a Hollywood movie where forgiveness is so clearly presented to the viewer. I'm tempted to reveal spoilers here to reinforce my point, but I'll refrain. Suffice to say, this movie is worth viewing for no other reason than to see pure, undiluted forgiveness on display.
Secondly, there are so many positive quotes that are true and profound. For instance, at one point Peter says, "whatever comes our way, whatever battle we have raging inside us, we always have a choice. It's the choices that make us who we are, and we can always choose to do what's right." Aunt May gives also two incredible lines. At one point she tells Peter: "A man must be understanding and put his wife before himself." In another scene, she tells him, "Revenge is like a poison. It can take you over and before you know it, turn us into something ugly." These are quotes that you sound like they should be in a devotional book or a sermon, not a Hollywood movie.
Third, there's another clear message that comes screaming from the scenes of this movie nearly from beginning to end: romantic relationships are hard. Again, I don't want to reveal too much, but Peter and Mary Jane go through incredible challenges in this film. It makes me think about how some young people can sometimes idealize dating relationships. There are some singles, for example, that refuse to be happy until they get into a relationship. These people should be counseled that dating relationships can be very difficult, and Spiderman 3 can be used an illustration of this fact.
In short, I recommend this movie. There are great messages presented that we can use in our every day lives.
