Spider-Man [DVD] [2002]

Excellent quality, great packaging. Honestly, the European market definitely treats it's physical media better than North America.

Loved this film! Such an amazing introduction to spider man.

Best spiderman.

'Nobody says No to me' quips the Green Goblin, and nobody should say no to watching it. 40 years since his first appearance in 1962 upon the pages of 'Amazing Fantasy' courtesy of Stan Lee at Marvel comics, the web-slinger finally swings his way onto the silver screen, leaving mouths gaping and eyes bewildered. Piloted by American Sam Raimi, who wrote and directed the 1982 cult classic 'The Evil Dead' at the tender age of 18, comic fans and movie buffs alike waited with anticipation.Opening with the 'Who Am I?' Over voice, the film runs along at tremendous pace, piecing together what would later complete the tale in terms of characterization and depth. While on a field trip to a local laboratory in New York, shy Parker finally finds his chance of talking to his only love, Watson, by offering to photograph her for the school paper. In doing so, Parker is bitten by a genetically-altered spider, leaving him dazed and drowsy and eventually sending him to bed. The next morning dawns and Parker is no-longer in need of his thick black goggles, while his strength and stature are to impress. As the day slowly unfolds, Parker continues to learn more unexplainable discoveries about his new gift and why life will never be the same again. With trouble from Norman Osbourn's alter-ego the Green Goblin, who flies through the streets of the Big Apple on a glider of his own design, throwing pumpkin bombs to the innocent citizens below, Parker's life becomes harder by the day as he begins to realize that with great power, comes great responsibility. To watchers unfamiliar to the story of Spider-Man will find this as easy to view as fans, as Raimi lays down a majority of the facts making this a highly enjoyable movie. Unlike Tim Burtons' 'Batman' and Warren Beattys' 'Dick Tracy', the scenery to which the action is staged is New York as its stands, different from the dark and repressed Gotham City and High Color picturesque of Tracy.With echoes from his previous films 'The Evil Dead' and 'Darkman', Raimi has nevertheless assembled one of the finest films to come from 2002, that will be referred to among other comic-strip classics, such as 'Batman' and 'The Crow'. The soundtrack is fine, but Elfman's two tracks stick for much longer than any of the pop infecting your ears. A marvelous film with all the ingredients to stay fresh for years to come.

Love this movie

I loved this film as a kid, and I still do. Originally I had the DVD copy but sadly, I lost the copy like a spider crawling away after attempts of the tissue grab.As years go on by, I saw Spider-man 3 on Channel 5 airing repeatedly. And I'd think to myself- "why don't they show Spider-man 1 on the TV?" Since then, I thought about the movie more and more. With the invention of Blu-ray, I had in mind "Why don't I get the HD Version of it?" So I did. I didn't have enough money for the new copies so I turned to the used copies. And my, the copy was in perfect condition.As soon as the Blu-ray popped through the post, I'd felt like I was on cloud nine. I rushed into my Parents' room and fired up the Blu ray player! I was just filled with excitement. The moment I pressed "Play movie" on the remote, It was just like the good old days. My nostalgia-meter was right at the top. Breath-taking aerobatics, Cheesy one-liners and the perfect balance between comedy and action. Willem Dafoe as Goblin did a high quality performance. Actually, all of the cast were properly selected. I have to say well done Mr. Raimi!However, Spider-man 1 is the only favourite movie of mines throughout the series. I felt something was missing in Spider-man 2 and in Sam's final chapter of the trilogy, A lot of things went haywire like a spider's web. The Amazing Spider Man (I'd like to call it 'The not-so Amazing Spider Man') was a dreary film too. But I did like the romance between Gwen and Peter... :DOverall, the service by the seller was exceptional and the film is top notch.

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Hi I bought superbit dvd from Amazon but it was not superbit at all, it was a standard dvd passed off for superbit. Superbit is higher reserlution than standered dvd. This is false advertising!!When I tried to select subtitles , none of them would work!! Yet it states that it had multiple subtitles. Also the dvd case was slightly damaged when it was delivered. The superbit dvd I had to order it again from another dealer.I am not pleased with my purchase. Amazon did give me the normal dvd and gave me a voucher for £5 which I put towards buying a superbit dvd.Matty B .