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Features: DVD, Gift Set, Widescreen, Aspect Ratio 1.85:1, Dolby Digital (5.1), Dolby Surround Sound, Postcard Collection, Sketch Book, Photo Booklet, English, French, Spanish Subtitled
In Spider-Man 2, the latest installment in the blockbuster Spider-Man series, based on the classic Marvel Comics hero, Tobey Maguire returns as the mild-mannered Peter Parker, who is juggling the delicate balance of his dual life as college student and a superhuman crime fighter. Peter's life becomes even more complicated when he confronts a new nemesis, the brilliant Otto Octavius (Alfred Molina) who has been reincarnated as the maniacal and multi-tentacled "Doc Ock." When Doc Ock kidnaps MJ (Kirsten Dunst), Spider-Man must swing back into action as the adventure reaches new heights of unprecedented excitement.
"A masterpiece of pop filmmaking--a fantastic, exuberant entertainment that manages to be both sleek and substantial without being patronizing." Rene Rodriguez, Miami Herald
Editor's Note
Sam Raimi's follow-up to SPIDER-MAN finds Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) struggling to balance his everyday life with his alter ego as the web-slinging superhero. Still carrying the burden of keeping his crime-fighting identity from those closest to him--including his longtime love Mary Jane Watson (Kirsten Dunst), his best friend Harry Osborn (James Franco), and his doting Aunt May (Rosemary Harris)--Parker must also face off against a dangerous new menace, Dr. Otto Octavius (Alfred Molina), a scientist driven mad by experiments involving powerful mechanical arms. When the deranged Octavius (AKA Doc Ock) forms an alliance with the vengeful Osborn, who blames Spider-Man for the death of his father, the wall-crawling hero is in for his biggest battle yet.With SPIDER-MAN 2, Raimi retains--and improves on--all of the elements that made the first film so good, including an excellent story (crafted, in part, by acclaimed novelist Michael Chabon), tight pacing, and stunning special effects. Parker's internal conflicts are even greater than before, and Maguire adds emotional depth to every scene. Returning actors Dunst, Franco, Harris, and J.K. Simmons (once again portraying Parker's tough-talking boss, J. Jonah Jameson) are all pitch-perfect in their roles, and, as the once-noble Octavius, Molina is remarkable, relishing his villainous lines, while giving the character a surprisingly vulnerable side. Throughout the movie, Raimi expertly balances drama and humor with dynamic action sequences, making SPIDER-MAN 2 feel more like a continuation of the original tale rather than an obligatory sequel. For a Hollywood movie, that's a real feat.
| Features | "Enter The Web" - A Groundbreaking Multi-Angle Look Behind-The-Scenes At The Climactic Pier Sequence Captured In Real-Time | | "Hero In Crisis" - A Deeper Look Into Peter Parker And His Personal Battles In The Continuing Story Of Spider-Man | | "Interwoven: The Women Of Spider-Man" Featurette | | "Making The Amazing" - A 12-part Documentary From Pre-Production To The Hollywood Premiere | | "Spidey Sense 2" Trivia Track With "Pop-Up" Facts | | "The Amazing Spider-Man #50" Comic Book: Reprinting Of The Original Comic Book In Which Peter Parker Decides To Give Up Being Spider-Man | | Activision's "Spider-Man 2: Spinning The Game" - A Behind-The-Scenes Look At The Making Of "Spider-Man 2: The Game" | | Art Gallery | | Audio: English, French Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound; English, Spanish Dolby Digital Stereo | | Blooper Reel | | Collectible "Concept To Screen Comparison" Portfolio | | Commentary With Director Sam Raimi, Tobey Maguire, Producer Avi Arad And Co-Producer Grant Curtis | | Exclusive Limited Edition Portfolio Of Artwork: Over 25 Well Known Comic Book Artists Created Artwork Inspired By Spider-Man 2 | | Four Web-i-sodes: Original Online Featurettes From The Film's Theatrical Release | | Interactive Menus | | Ock-Umentary: "Eight Arms To Hold You" - A Special Look At Doc Ock | | Postcard Collection of Spider-Man 2 Artwork: Five Postcards Which Feature Original Artwork Used In The Theatrical Advertising Campaign Of Spider-Man 2 | | Previews | | Scene Selection | | Technical Commentary | | Train "Ordinary" Music Video | | Weblinks | | Widescreen Presentation | | The Amazing Spider-Man #50 Comic Book - Reduced size reprinting of the original comic book in which Peter Parker decides to give up being Spider-Man | | Audio: English, French Dolby Digital 5.1, English, Spanish Dolby Surround Sound | | Subtitles: English, French, Spanish | | Exclusive Limited Edition Portfolio of Artwork - Over 25 well known comic book artists created artwork inspired by Spider-Man 2 specifically for, and only available in, this collector's edition DVD | | Collectible Concept to Screen Comparison Portfolio - View the transformation of various scenes of Spider-Man 2 from sketches and concepts to images from the final production | | Postcard Collection of Spider-Man 2 Artwork - Five postcards which feature original artwork used in the theatrical advertising campaign of Spider-Man 2 including the well known trilogy campaign of "Sacrifice," "Choice," and "Destiny" |
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Release Information
| | Studio: Columbia Tri-Star |
| Release Date: 9/20/2005 |
| Running Time: 124 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 2004 | | Catalog ID: 08409 | | UPC: 00043396084094 | | Number of Discs: 2 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English, French Dubbed, Spanish Dubbed | | Available Subtitles: English, French, Spanish | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | Anamorphic Widescreen 2.40:1 |
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| | Professional Reviews | Entertainment Weekly
"[A] triumphant sequel to the hard-to-top 2002 original....An entertainment in which both the thrills and the therapeutic personal growth are well earned." 07/09/2004 p.59New York Times
"[With] strong characters and honest feelings....Better than its predecessor, and also superior to most other comic-book-based movies." 06/29/2004 p.E1 Sight and Sound
"[T]he fun here comes when Peter and the spider are at their most integrated." 090/01/2004 p.81-2 Uncut
"Stuffed with great performances, eye-popping special effects...and real drama..." 09/01/2004 p.128 Premiere
"The special effects soar even more exhilaratingly than they did in the original..." 12/01/2004 p.163 James Berardinelli's ReelViews 8 of 10
Spider-Man 2 has all the elements of a good, but not great, superhero motion picture. While l
Chicago Sun-Times 10 of 10
Now this is what a superhero movie should be. Spider-Man 2 believes in its story in the same - Roger Ebert
Variety 10 of 10
The pleasure is doubled in Spider-Man 2. Crackerjack entertainment from start to finish, this - Todd McCarthy
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