This movie was terribly, terribly predictable, I'm sorry to say. I saw the end coming after about five minutes. And while it wasn't all bad, it was nothing compared to its predecessor, Spider-man 2. One all out villain, one "sympathetic" villain, and a guy who can't decide whether to be good or bad couldn't even come close to Doc Ock. And half way through the movie, I started hating Peter more than anyone else in the movie. It didn't flow very well, and I don't even know why they threw half the things in there. I did, however, like the nice little connection between Harry and his dad, in that they both died being impaled on their own means of transportation. I'd be surprised if people didn't see that death of redemption coming, though.
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Kids'll be dazzled, but story falls short of #2.
updated 10.15.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 11 and Up
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About Spider-Man 3
Parents need to know that, like its two predecessors, this comic book-based movie features lots of action and superhero-style violence. In this installment, a mysterious black goo makes Peter/Spidey significantly more aggressive, arrogant, and combative -- even toward his friends -- which could confuse little kids who have clear ideas about their hero. His negative behavior culminates in him physically harming two people he loves (naturally, he redeems himself by the end). Thanks to the enormous amount of Spidey merchandise and marketing, expect any child old enough to watch commercial television to want to see this movie -- but know that the action might be too intense for the early-elementary set. (Spoiler Alert: Two characters die during the climactic battle sequence.)
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the movie's major themes: character transformation, revenge, and redemption. Which characters experience the biggest changes? Do they change for better or for worse? How can you tell? How does seeking revenge prove futile for both Harry and Peter? Families can also discuss the entire Spider-Man movie series. Which of these larger-than-life films do you consider the best? Does this one live up to the massive hype? What's more important in superhero movies -- the action or the story?
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Lives in IdahoI rate this title on for age 13 and give itNot on the same level as the other two
Lives in OklahomaI rate this title on for age 7 and give itMy concerns are:- Excessive violence
great message
harry gets the snot kicked out of him real bad in the peter harry fight scene in the middle of the movie at the begining he falls and loses his memoury the middlle his face gets damage by the pumpkin bombs and at the end he dies peter bleeds from eddie ( a.k.a vemon )near the endand a few kisses bad words such a-- dam- nerd is not a bad word and mary jane says it it does not offend him in any way but great movie i can not wait for the 4th one to see jim carey play carnage and (the in my opinon hottest girl on earth )jessica simpson play the black cat
- Lives in TexasI rate this title on for age 11 and give it
GOOD MESSAGE!!
I loved this movie it had a great message in it!!! my 7 year old sister has seen it and she loves it!!! theres some Violence and little Sexual content! Its a great movie for brothers and sisters to watch if they fight alot!!
- Lives in VirginiaI rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
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Not for children who can't handle death
- Lives in TennesseeI rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
a fun istallment to the spiderman sega
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