Spider man 2 is ok but it can't top the orginal did you knoy the title horror hospital aka the hospital scsne came frome a 1973 movie with the same title
Spider-Man 2
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Common Sense says
A popcorn pleasure with heart, soul, and insight.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 11 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Spider-Man 2 was written by Nell Minow
Parents need to know that this movie has a lot of comic book-style action violence, though slightly less than the first movie. Characters are in frequent peril, and some are killed. There is some mild language and some social drinking, and one character abuses alcohol to drown his pain.
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- Families can talk about why Peter Parker would want to stop being Spider-Man. How do we know when to give up our dreams for others? Families could also talk about the statement that "If you keep something as complicated as love bottled up inside it can make you sick" and Aunt May's comment that there's a hero in all of us who allows us to die with pride. Why does Peter feel that he can't share his real self with anyone? How do we know when to trust someone with our secrets?
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What’s the Story?
As this movie opens, things are not going well for Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire). Along with the constant need to come to the rescue, Aunt May may lose her home, his school work is suffering, his best friend Harry (James Franco) is still angry because Peter won't tell him what really happened the night Spider-Man killed his father, and Mary Jane (Kirsten Dunst), the girl he loves, is giving up on him because he can't tell her who he really is or how he really feels. Harry introduces Peter to the brilliant scientist, Dr. Otto Octavius (Alfred Molina), whose devotions to his wife and his work are inspiring. Harry is financing the doctor's experiments with fusion energy, so complex and dangerous that they must be conducted with tentacle-like mechanical arms that are controlled by artificial intelligence. But the experiment goes terribly, tragically wrong and the doctor's wife is killed. The four artificial arms are fused to Octavius' spine. Devastated by the loss and overtaken by the arms which move like serpents in the garden of Eden, he becomes a villain known as Doc Ock, stealing what he needs to resume his experiments. But Harry controls one of those ingredients, and he says he will give it to Doc Ock in exchange for Spider-Man.
Is It Any Good?
This is why they invented movies. It's a dazzling story of love, loss, adventure, courage, heartbreak, tough choices, and tender feelings with a rescue from a burning building, a runaway train, a world-class villain, and a really great kiss. It is smart and funny and touching and exhilaratingly entertaining, a sumptuous summer treat that succeeds on many levels. Screenwriter Michael Chabon understands the mythic appeal of the comic book tradition, and his touch is evident in the story's depth, an example being Molina's brilliantly-played Doc Ock. He's a villain for the ages, a man who shows us his real face so we can feel the struggle for his soul. The comic book elements are all here, with spectacular fight scenes and teen-friendly existential themes. Peter has to struggle with feelings of isolation and not being understood or appreciated. He is aware of the irony of his working for justice for others when his own life is filled with people who judge him unfairly.
S2 has sensational special effects integrated with a first-rate script and outstanding performances to illuminate the characters and tell the story -- and to show us something about ourselves. But most of all, this is why they invented movies because director Sam Raimi knows how to make things MOVE. Few movies have so mastered motion. Spider-Man swoops through the skyscrapers. A train hurtles across a track that just abruptly stops. A car flies through the air. Raimi is all but re-inventing cinematic story-telling before our delighted eyes.
Movie Details
Studio: Columbia Tristar, Director: Sam Raimi
Run time: 127 minutes
Theatrical release: 06/04/2004, DVD release: 11/30/2004
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for stylized action violence
Run time: 127 minutes
Theatrical release: 06/04/2004, DVD release: 11/30/2004
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for stylized action violence
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I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
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- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
good for teens
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I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
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- Good role models
Not as good as 1 & 3
This movie was WAY worse than the other two. There was barely any action. I am pretty dissapointed. But still it is OK.
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I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
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- Excessive violence
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awesome for tween and cool for teens.
Violents and at the end the bad guy dose not let peter (spiderman) destroy the replica of the sun and gose down withit
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I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
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- Good role models
Great movie, and the actor for Doctor Octopus really changed the wimpy guy from the comics into a really strong villian. Fantastic fights, my favourite was the train scene.
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I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
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- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
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- Good role models
Good for age 9-11 and up
In top ten movies ever!
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I rate this title off for age 7 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
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I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
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- Excessive violence
Too much pain and terror - not comic book violence
I was particularly disturbed by Doc Ock's murder of the medical staff. We see them in real terror and pain - not at all "comic book-style action violence" - more realistic, disturbing, more emotional content that I wanted in action violence that my son was watching. It was just this one scene, but it was pretty intense and disturbing.
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I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it
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- Excessive violence
it was great
not as good as 1st my uncle took me to see it opening it i admit it i was scared give me credit guys i was 6 plus i was not the only one scared in there but when i hit 8 i was over it i bought it at sams it is great
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I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
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- Excessive violence
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I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
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- Excessive violence
spider man 2 review by critic07
It is one of my favorite movies, i saw it in theatres when it first came out in june 2004 (i was 4), just like i saw the first one (i was 2). This was a great movie, great action, and also very intense. If you liked Spider-Man 1 you will like spider man 2.
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I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
Not as good, but still great!
It might not be as good as the first, but this movie still has great messages, the fights are good, and the villain more memorable. This film is great and must not be missed.
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I rate this title on for age 11 and give itBest of the series, in my oppinion!
Wow, this movie is amazing! One of the rare sequels to(in my oppinion) be even better than the first movie! A great plot, and character developmentl ike you wouldn't believe! Like the first one, there is language, smoking, and some sexuality and intense/scary moments. Despite all of that, I actually believe that this movie is more appropriate for your eleven year old than the first one is, aside from one hospital massacre scene. That scene was not graphic, but it was freightening. As it stands, twelve year olds will do fine, and I believe most eleven year olds will too, although they may cover their eyes at the hospital scene.
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I rate this title pause for age 0 and give it
The worst of the trilogy, but still a great movie!
This movie is not as good as the first one, but still it is a movie that is well worth watching. It has only one frightening scene, in which Dr. Octopuse massacres people in a hostpital. I personally think that that scene added nothing to the movie, and is too frightening and intense for anyone under 13. Aside from that one scene, any 12 year old, and most 11 year olds should be fine while watching this movie. Sex is limited to revealing outfits, and a couple of kisses
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
Much deeper than I thought..
I knew we would like S-2 but I had no idea it would be this "good". We took our 7 year old (even though I was concerned about the violence, we had discussed it prior) and we were both very impressed. The Doc-Oc surgery scene would be the worst in terms of violence but even this, isn't that bad. Spidey and Doc-Oc do a lot of tumbling around and stuff but in the end, it is the Doctor who brings and end to himself. Spidey convinces him to "do the right thing" with words. Great story for kids to see in terms of violence and heroism...there is a difference. I would recommend it to all but the youngest (the loud action would stir up youngsters and they wouldn't get the meaning in the end). Go see this!
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
Get off the computer and go see it!
Spider-Man 2 was fantastic, better than the first. So get off the computer and go see it!!!
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
Well done
I was impressed at the amount of action and adventure the producers were able to incorporate without going overboard with adult material. I would actually say this movie is probably o.k. for 10 year olds depending on the child. I'm rather surprised that anyone would suggest it for anyone younger then that. Over all it was a good movie and a great lesson in weighing your priorities and being honest for those old enough to process that message. For those who aren't I think it is reduced to scary action-packed exciting violence (well done action & violence but still the message is lost on the younger audience).
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