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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Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 11; suggested age 11. -
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Common Sense says
A popcorn pleasure with heart, soul, and insight.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 11 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Spider-Man 2
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.
Read our full review by Nell Minow
Families Can Talk About
- 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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I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:- Excessive violence
Too much pain and terror - not comic book violence
- Lives in OklahomaI rate this title iffy for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- 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
- Lives in TennesseeI rate this title on for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Lives in OklahomaI rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- 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.
- Lives in New YorkI 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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