Spider-Man 2

2004

Peter Parker is beset with troubles in his failing personal life as he battles a brilliant scientist named Doctor Otto Octavius.

(Source: IMDB)

"I believe there's a hero in all of us, that keeps us honest, gives us strength, makes us noble, and finally allows us to die with pride, even though sometimes we have to be steady, and give up the thing we want the most. Even our dreams."

Spider-Man

Peter Parker

Dr. Octopus

Cameo: Stan Lee

Man Dodging Debris

Villain's plot:

After his experiment failed, Dr. Octavius was possessed by the power of the robotic arms. They convinced him to turn to crime to fund the finalization of his experiment.

Rankings:

Superhero Moment
4/5

The entire train scene. Sixteen years later and I still tense up, wondering if he’ll be able to stop it.

Casting
4/5

Love the addition of Alfred Molina as Doc Ock!!

Costume
4/5
Theme Song
4/5

Notes

If you didn’t think the sequel could be better than the first, you’re in for a pleasant surprise. Better CGI, and the addition of a better villain, plus the reveal of Peter to MJ? Go get ’em, Tiger.

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