Hi J's Reviews you do really good job with your videos and I can't wait to see you to do for Spider-Man 3 the movie I'm looking forward to do see you talk about Spider-Man video games I can't wait to see you talk about Spider-Man 3 the video game cutscene some funny moments please do that I hope you have an awesome day dude please check out my channel I do art and I do Legos and I'm making a comic book series you're more welcome to check out
Keep up the great work i love your videos theyre always a delight to see in my note. That talk about how you relate to peter i love it and i love this channel
Nothing has stuck with me more from this movie than Aunt May saying "I believe there's a hero in all of us. That keeps us honest gives us strength, makes us noble". Even as a kid it stuck with me, maybe I didn't fully understand it back then but it still stuck with me.
A shame it isn't true. There's too many people with inner-supervillains. And some of those supervillains are incredibly selfish and stupid. Heroes do exist. But we should never take them for granted.
@@juststatedtheobvious9633you got your strengths and weaknesses which make you who you are. You also got your humanity and what you want to be. People who throw away their humanity for their strengths tend to be the villains more than the people who give a balance
Most people want to look like a hero more than they actually want to put in the effort. Being heroic requires sacrifice and courage (which means always facing your fears) and not taking any credit. Most people would never lift a finger if it meant even the slightest inconvenience.
Man Raimi was so unapologetic about this being a Superhero movie. Like Doc Ock needs money for his project, so not only he goes to rob a bank, he comes out of it with these bigass moneybags filled with coins like it's a fuckin cartoon. And you don't really even think about it cause it plays it straight. Another thing I really love about Raimi's Peter is that he's not really a smart, nerdy-type person, he's bullied for being awkward and dorky. His fighting style doesn't showcase any solid strategy either, he's just clever and knows how to use his powers. Both the bank fight and the train fight he's shown literally just throwing hands and webbing shit up, improvising hits on the spot. This even got some attention in NWH, where he's the one with the most experience while the other two are book-smart in their own fields.
What separates Spiderman 2 from modern Marvel movies is its commitment to its emotional gravitas, wherein the humor is naturally integrated into the drama and the focus of the story is kept trained on one small, but intimate spot. I felt less for the death of half the heroes in Infinity War than for a broke college student. In addition, this movie holds the title of best superhero movie because it's the one that most closely examines what it means to be a hero.
Raimi is a master of incorporating humor in a way that feels natural and is appropriate for the tone at hand, rather than feeling forced, ham-fisted, and out of place for the sake of having a joke. An example is when Peter was at the party and after MJ rejects him and leaves, he grabs a drink as the waiter walks by but we see that it's actually empty. It's funny but also natural because it flows naturally with the tone of the scene and makes complete sense as everything is going wrong for Peter that he can't even have a drink.
Spider-Man 2 is the franchise's magnum opus! At that point, Spider-Man was already a solidified superhero everyone loved, but the first two Raimi films (especially the second one) cemented him as a pop culture icon! Not only did it skyrocket his popularity into the stratosphere, but it defined what superhero movies could be with it everything it does so well. From excellent character portrayals to masterful action set pieces. This film set expectations for all Spider-Man films for years to come and always will! Movie is a masterpiece that will be celebrated and talked about for decades and I am proud to be one of those people who grew up watching it. Lastly, J, keep the great content coming!
Absolutely agree, for as much as I’ve enjoyed some of the recent Spidey films, nothing unseats Spider-Man 2 as the best superhero film to me. It’s masterfully done, from the themes explored, to the music, to the characters. I could rewatch it over and over without growing tired of it. Also, it being a part of my childhood does give it (and the rest of the trilogy) a lot of sentimental value too. I don’t hate his successors by any stretch, but Tobey will always be Spider-Man for me.
Spiderman,Spiderman 2,into the spider verse and no way home are great Tasm 1,Spiderman homecoming and far from home is average Spiderman 3 and tasm 2 are bad but they have good parts
It's amazing how much of an impact Spider-Man 2 has on so many people, myself included. Seriously, Sam Raimi really made one of the best superhero movies and sequels ever made. It's because of this film why my love for the character of Spider-Man grew and never left even many years later.
I don’t think I need to even explain why Spider Man 2 is a near masterpiece. Everything you covered J, along with other youtubers is well said and well thought out because this, in my opinion is the definitive Spider Man movie and I can’t imagine a world without Spider Man 2 being this good. Also reminds me of how Paramount treated the Sonic movie and its coming sequel, how they took genuine care and time and how a third film will be in the works after this sequel. (I really hope this doesn’t age like milk and the sequel comes out great). Final thing, I would love for you J to construct a review marathon and retrospective on every single 3D Spider Man game. Most of those games were my childhood and I’d love to see someone cover them in a constructive manner. From Spider Man on the PS1 to Insomniacs Spider Man 2 on the PS5 coming next year. Great video as always and also excited to see you cover Bully Maguire in the finale :)
Thank you so much for this. I'll never forget when my grandmother took me and my brother to see this in theaters when we were kids. If it weren't for her I wouldn't be as huge a Spidey fan as I am today. She passed away back in 2014, and I hope she's doing well up there. She's why Spider-Man 2 means so much to me.
I love this movie cause it doesn't feel like a "superhero movie". It's a character drama exploring the characters base philosophy and pushes the character to his limit to show why he's a hero.
@@averagecomicsenjoyer6545TDK isn't anything like that. It is a masterpiece in its own right but ain't like Spider man 2. TDK has a villain at its core, while SM 2 has a hero
I sympathise with you and the message of the film in the sense that I understand how hard it is to actually make something of your life after high school. You get suddenly thrown into the real world and you have to fend on your own on multiple fronts. Between this and the pandemic it feels really hard to find a direction to follow. P.S. I still get a kick out of your old rantviews.
Same, I just finished high school expecting to fail because of the pandemic and bad/lack of communication from my school, but I actually made it Now I'm nervous of facing the real world and I hope I have the strength to face it, I know it sounds dramatic and cheesy but I'm just an anxious kid, what can I do? XD PS: Also same, still watching his old rant stuff, it's so entertaining
Recently rewatched the movie I find interesting just how often the movie is Fading In and Out, skipping unknowable amounts of time from one sequence to another I also like how quite a lot of issues in-story come from Peter having trouble just dealing with relationships and being vulnerable to the people in his life, who he should also hold accountable, with Peter's standards being much tighter to himself than anybody else Peter's life isn't failing simply because of being Spider-Man, but also because he fails to prioritize things equally, rejecting his Spider-Man side does as much damage around as him rejecting his Peter Parker side does, Peter is only at his Best when Both his interests are aligned, which only really begins coming at around the movie's climax Peter Decides to go back to being Spider-Man of his Own volition, he only just manages to tap into his powers back once Mary Jane is at stake and he has to face Doc Ock again, someone who he failed to hold accountable in his time out of the game and who's both a reflection of what Peter could've been, who lost his MJ to his Higher than Life side, and who is also letting his frustrations get the better of him Or something Anyways it's really nice a feeling seeing somebody else who could also weirdly relate to the double identity issues Peter has, i doubt anyone i know personally would even be able to imagine what that's like, and it's great seeing your growth throughout the reviews, getting more insightful not just into the experiences themselves but also dwelling deeper into their creation and how they relate to You, feels like the channel is coming more into it's own even now
There are so many videos on the internet talking about this movie and the whole trilogy itself, but none have ever really struck a chord with me like this video here. I started making videos in Middle School when I was 13. I’ve had more tough times and hardships than I count: feeling left out amongst my friends, keeping this secret for fear others may disapprove or attack me for it, while at the same time struggling to get all my schoolwork and barely functional social skills intact. It’s a bit allegorical, like you said, but I can’t help but relate to Sam Raimi’s Peter Parker in this way, and now about 5 years later I can truly appreciate everything about this movie, you’ve said in this video. “I believe there’s a hero in all of us: that keeps us honest, gives us strength, makes us noble.” -Aunt May
In college, I wrote several film analysis essays on why Spider-Man 2 is the greatest superhero film ever made. I went as far as to explain its status as, in my opinion, the greatest film ever made, and that's an opinion I still hold to this day. I can rewatch it and always enjoy it, there is never a dull moment.
I wish some of the MCU films could’ve mixed up practical & cgi just as much as much as the Raimi films did. Especially given how good Holland is at athletics. I think the closest we get to that is the first Captain America movies.
11:10 this exactly, I’m 15 and I’d always watch these movies as a kid because of the Action, I always thought Spider-Man 3 was the best just because it had the coolest villains and Action Scenes but when I watched all 3 movies back to back recently I realized how great the writing was in the first 2, not to say Spider-Man 3 is bad I still find it the most fun to watch but When watching Spider-Man 2 it felt like a whole extra layer of the movie had been added now that I truly understood the Story and message it was trying to convey.
Just wanted to say to you j reviews. Your videos are very intellectual made. Your videos from this to sly, show a very empathetic, and cathartic lense. I can't express enough how great your perspective is of how you need to move on in life. Its so important too not only acknowledge something has ended but being at peace with it... truthfully. So many times in life especially times recently, the past can become haunting and even Nauseating when you are put to a hault. Even nostalgia. But the beauty of it all, is it always gets better, all you have to do is keep moving forward
Fun fact, if you watch the entire train see and look very closely, you can find Phil Lamarr (Green Lantern and Static Shock in the DCAU, Samurai Jack, Hermes from Futurama, Vamp from Metal Gear, and Gambit from Wolverine and the X-Men and the guy that got shot in Pulp Fiction) looking at Spider-Man with concern.
Spider-Man 2 is a favorite of mine for how human it feels. It really does a great job showing how tough being Spider-Man is for Peter in this stage in life. By the time he gives it up, it’s tough to watch but you get it. Aunt May’s reaction to his confession, Harry’s arc moving forward in a natural way, Pete’s relationship with MJ being damaged, the moral about sacrifice being so effectively done even with the villain, and Sam Raimi gets to do horror again! *Cue hospital scene
15:41 "Hi? What's hi, can I spend it?" I love Mr. Ditkovitch If Sam Raimi actually does Spider-Man 4, he should at least have the first scene were Peter has just arrived back to his universe, he goes home, and Mr. Ditkovitch is waiting, and before he can open his mouth, Peter hands him some money, hugs him and says "I finally got your rent". Mr. Ditkovitch looks at Peter, smiles and offers an orange..and the scene ends after Peter walks through his recently fixed door to greet MJ & young Mayday Parker. (something fun like that)
cant wait for spiderman 3 it may not be perfect but that movie deserves as much respect as the first 2 get for ending the trilogy in the best and the most somber way possible.
These movies intros are so memorable, and I would like to see all three of these movies again at some point, given it’s been a long time since I’ve seen them.
While i personally think Into the spiderverse is the best superhero movie. I do think howerver this is the best live action superhero movie as Peter parker and his struggle of being his regular self and Spiderman just feels so genuine. And the train fight scene is still super impressive years later. looking forward for more reviews from you.
How can you think Spider-Verse is any good? I found it to be terrible on almost every level, the writing extremly bad and rather insulting to the character. Doesn’t even come close Spider-Man 2 in terms of quality.
It's insane to think that most stories like Spiderman 2 can hold up and be more relatable to the next generation and onwards. There's a lot of things to appreciate when comes to these stories and with the RUclips content creating comparison really does hit home to me. Awesome stuff here. Lots of respect to u, big J man lol
I love this movie so much that I even wrote an essay about it for my Film as Literature class in high school. I got a good grade in the end, and I think it was best essay I’ve done, considering how much I hate writing them.
Yeah, I think MJ gets a bit too much of a bad rap. She definitely has legitimate reasons to be upset with Peter in this movie. Failing to keep a promise that she was skeptical he would be able to keep. Doesn’t properly explain why he wasn’t able to keep that promise, and later tries to make up with her by reciting poetry. Hits on her when she’s already decided to be with someone else, only to get turned down again.
I've been looking for a GOOD video reviewing and analyzing this movie, my favorite movie of all time. Thank you for making this, I follow you from your platform reviews like Ratchet and Clank (my favorite game series), please never erase this content, it's one of the best Sam Raimi's Spider-Man videos out there :) this one and another great video explaining what happened to the planned Spider Man 4 (from Cutshort) are excellent. Thank you!
While everyone really talking about the movie, damn I gotta give you some credit on the amazing work you're doing on this channel, its one of the greater things in my day when I get to sit down and watch a video of yours describing it and expressing yourself about it 🙏 great video, also grown up in that time of these movies shining and giving me a lot of sweet memories, keep up the great work and be great as you are!
Sometime To do what's right we have to be steady...and give up the thing we want the Most. Even our dreams. That line will forever be grained into my very soul. such a line to never forget
I always thought JJ hired Peter to take photos at his son's event since he was quietly impressed with his portfolio and was giving him a break/more work
It's the best superhero movie because it's a movie first and then an action spectacle second. You can eliminate all the action parts and you would still get a good melodrama out of it.
I'm so with you on this. When I was younger like 9 or 12 I just loved the action but then watched it again last year after a few years and it really hit me like I legit cried during so many scenes because I realize Peter is human. May have powers but he isn't above everyone else. Making the right choices are very hard because the right choices don't benefit you while the wrong choices benefit you and only you. Watching spider man 2 over and over makes me feel good about making the right choices despite the consequences
I never thought to compare Peter's life to situations that people my age (& your age) currently face. That honestly kinda makes this movie more relatable. Thank you for pointing at that.
Hey man, been watching your videos for some time now. Also a huge fan of Ratchet & Clank. I think this video was well put together and honestly the comparison between Peter and yourself does feel pretty relatable. Going through some hard times myself, and choosing to focus on content to cheer me up somewhat helps, but I too battle that work-life-social balance that often leaves me wondering about balancing YT/Twitch as well as my other job and (some sort of) social life. Really hits on the nose and I just wanna say, you're doing great man, keep it up. I think others here agree~
Honestly I loved this movie as a kid it was my first ever superhero movie that I saw in theaters and I had so many toys from that movie plus Spider-Man 3 and I love the work you put into these I rewatch them a lot your DCAU reviews and turtles reviews plus the games too love the work you do man keep it up
I think MJ is mostly fine in this movie and at her best in Spider-Man 3. But I just can’t get behind her in the first Spider-Man. Sure, I’m glad they kept her backstory from the comics and her scenes with Peter are pleasantly awkward. But she just lacks a lot of the energy that Mary Jane has and I don’t like how she seemingly goes from guy to guy through the whole movie. From Flash, to Harry, to Peter and simultaneously Spider-Man before she even realizes he’s Spider-Man.
Speaking about the idea of reliability, I personally don’t believe that every character needs to be relatable. What makes Spider-Man a great character in that this world of Heroes, beings to aspire to and role models to look up, is that he’s one of us. It’s why characters such as Superman are so misunderstood. Superman is supposed inspiring, not relatable. For a character such as Spider-Man to be the only relatable super hero is what in my personal opinion cements his legendary status. It’s why I don’t personally don’t agree with this notion that characters, especially Heroes have to be relatable as that kinda misses the point of these characters. Heroes, and by extension, Villains are supposed to represent the very best and worst of humanity. Every superhero having to be “relatable” nowadays kinda takes away from what Spider-Man great.
I appreciate your honesty and vulnerability in your reviews. A RUclipsr that disclose true feelings and hardships. I’m impressed bro. Keep up the good work. You’ve got a happy viewer in me. P.S. I wouldn’t hate more TMNT vids, just saying 😂😂😂.
I bought a cereal box of corn pops just because spiderman was on the box. Spiderman 1 and 2 (sam raimi) were part of my earliest memories. When I was a kid I remember getting the gameboy games for spiderman 1,2, and ultimate spiderman. I remember being so excited for spiderman 3. Thanks for this video series.
Great video man these movies are some of my all time favorites and you have a great perspective as someone who also grew up with these movies it’s awesome to see someone tackle it from both sides as kid who grew up with these movies and what they mean to us now can’t wait for pt 3 definitely subscribing
Wait... not only are you making videos about my favorite trilogy of all time, but now you'll maybe make videos about all 3D spidey games? Oh boy yeah... 2022 just started and already sounds like a promising year for this channel, I'm sure you have a lot to say about Spider-Man 3, so go get 'em J!
The reason why I love it is because of everything you said and it’s because it is the first time I ever saw a live action Spider-Man movie, when I was 4 the first time I saw Spider-Man was Spider-Man: The New Animated Series and that takes inspiration from the Raimi films and I love the fact that the Raimi films are so good it affects Spider-Man as a whole with the comics, games and even some of the films now
I can't wait till you do Spider-man 3. Even though that movie isn't popular but it is one of my favorite Spidey films. From start to finish and yes I like the dancing scene because it is funny and not something you expect from Peter if he was wearing regular Spider-man suit. And I'm tired of the bully Maguire memes, yes Peter does do bad things but it's because of the symbiote taking control just like the Spectacular Spider-man show when Peter has the symbiote the more he wears it the more the symbiote takes control and turns him into a jerk. Kinda like Red K in Smallville.
Spider-Man 2 is up there with The Dark Knight and Logan as one of the best superhero films ever made. It's just so timeless, and has a correct balance of being emotional, character-driven, action-packed and humorous. This film was also my first discovery of Spider-Man and I'm very grateful for it.
As someone who doesn’t like superheroes in general, I still like the first two Raimi films. That said, I feel like Batman Begins and The Dark Knight were better, and they stand as my favorite superhero movies. The first played much better as a combination of an epic and crime thriller, with a solid character study at its heart. The Dark Knight also had one of the most compelling villains in movie history, and while I don’t like it as much as the first film, I still think it’s exceptional. The philosophical themes are a bit sophomoric at times but they work in the context of the story. The Spider-Man films were fun but they didn’t connect with me on the same level and as films I thought they were less engaging.
This my all time fav spider man movie i cried when doc ock drowned ( i 100% agree bro im on spider man 3 right rewatching the trilogy now that I’m older i look at or different a lot of life lesson yo leaned by this film and the realism as peter is mind blowing he a hero but still human with a real life trying to balance it all /you earned a sub/
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Hi J's Reviews you do really good job with your videos and I can't wait to see you to do for Spider-Man 3 the movie I'm looking forward to do see you talk about Spider-Man video games I can't wait to see you talk about Spider-Man 3 the video game cutscene some funny moments please do that I hope you have an awesome day dude please check out my channel I do art and I do Legos and I'm making a comic book series you're more welcome to check out
Will u do a Spider-Man 3.1 review
Keep up the great work i love your videos theyre always a delight to see in my note. That talk about how you relate to peter i love it and i love this channel
Nothing has stuck with me more from this movie than Aunt May saying "I believe there's a hero in all of us. That keeps us honest gives us strength, makes us noble". Even as a kid it stuck with me, maybe I didn't fully understand it back then but it still stuck with me.
A shame it isn't true.
There's too many people with inner-supervillains. And some of those supervillains are incredibly selfish and stupid.
Heroes do exist. But we should never take them for granted.
@@juststatedtheobvious9633you got your strengths and weaknesses which make you who you are. You also got your humanity and what you want to be. People who throw away their humanity for their strengths tend to be the villains more than the people who give a balance
Most people want to look like a hero more than they actually want to put in the effort. Being heroic requires sacrifice and courage (which means always facing your fears) and not taking any credit. Most people would never lift a finger if it meant even the slightest inconvenience.
This is the quote that honestly keeps me going
Man Raimi was so unapologetic about this being a Superhero movie.
Like Doc Ock needs money for his project, so not only he goes to rob a bank, he comes out of it with these bigass moneybags filled with coins like it's a fuckin cartoon. And you don't really even think about it cause it plays it straight.
Another thing I really love about Raimi's Peter is that he's not really a smart, nerdy-type person, he's bullied for being awkward and dorky. His fighting style doesn't showcase any solid strategy either, he's just clever and knows how to use his powers. Both the bank fight and the train fight he's shown literally just throwing hands and webbing shit up, improvising hits on the spot.
This even got some attention in NWH, where he's the one with the most experience while the other two are book-smart in their own fields.
What separates Spiderman 2 from modern Marvel movies is its commitment to its emotional gravitas, wherein the humor is naturally integrated into the drama and the focus of the story is kept trained on one small, but intimate spot. I felt less for the death of half the heroes in Infinity War than for a broke college student. In addition, this movie holds the title of best superhero movie because it's the one that most closely examines what it means to be a hero.
Raimi is a master of incorporating humor in a way that feels natural and is appropriate for the tone at hand, rather than feeling forced, ham-fisted, and out of place for the sake of having a joke. An example is when Peter was at the party and after MJ rejects him and leaves, he grabs a drink as the waiter walks by but we see that it's actually empty. It's funny but also natural because it flows naturally with the tone of the scene and makes complete sense as everything is going wrong for Peter that he can't even have a drink.
Spiderman 2 is great but I do feel spiderverse topped it
SpiderMan 2 stands the test of time along with the Dark Knight as cinematic masterpieces that helped make superhero movies more common and popular
Spider-Man 2 is the franchise's magnum opus! At that point, Spider-Man was already a solidified superhero everyone loved, but the first two Raimi films (especially the second one) cemented him as a pop culture icon! Not only did it skyrocket his popularity into the stratosphere, but it defined what superhero movies could be with it everything it does so well. From excellent character portrayals to masterful action set pieces. This film set expectations for all Spider-Man films for years to come and always will! Movie is a masterpiece that will be celebrated and talked about for decades and I am proud to be one of those people who grew up watching it. Lastly, J, keep the great content coming!
Absolutely agree, for as much as I’ve enjoyed some of the recent Spidey films, nothing unseats Spider-Man 2 as the best superhero film to me. It’s masterfully done, from the themes explored, to the music, to the characters. I could rewatch it over and over without growing tired of it.
Also, it being a part of my childhood does give it (and the rest of the trilogy) a lot of sentimental value too. I don’t hate his successors by any stretch, but Tobey will always be Spider-Man for me.
What about Spiderverse? Surely you think that’s still good, right?
@@austinjohnsen4430 of course spider-verse is a masterpiece in it’s own way
Spiderman,Spiderman 2,into the spider verse and no way home are great
Tasm 1,Spiderman homecoming and far from home is average
Spiderman 3 and tasm 2 are bad but they have good parts
@Erik Kemeey So which ones do you think are good and which ones are bad? I for one think Spider Man 3 is a fairly decent movie.
It's amazing how much of an impact Spider-Man 2 has on so many people, myself included. Seriously, Sam Raimi really made one of the best superhero movies and sequels ever made. It's because of this film why my love for the character of Spider-Man grew and never left even many years later.
I don’t think I need to even explain why Spider Man 2 is a near masterpiece. Everything you covered J, along with other youtubers is well said and well thought out because this, in my opinion is the definitive Spider Man movie and I can’t imagine a world without Spider Man 2 being this good. Also reminds me of how Paramount treated the Sonic movie and its coming sequel, how they took genuine care and time and how a third film will be in the works after this sequel. (I really hope this doesn’t age like milk and the sequel comes out great). Final thing, I would love for you J to construct a review marathon and retrospective on every single 3D Spider Man game. Most of those games were my childhood and I’d love to see someone cover them in a constructive manner. From Spider Man on the PS1 to Insomniacs Spider Man 2 on the PS5 coming next year. Great video as always and also excited to see you cover Bully Maguire in the finale :)
I'm betting money that in Sonic 3: "Good" Knuckles is gonna be dumber than a bag of bricks - and shake off any badassery he has as a Bad Guy in 2
Thank you so much for this. I'll never forget when my grandmother took me and my brother to see this in theaters when we were kids. If it weren't for her I wouldn't be as huge a Spidey fan as I am today. She passed away back in 2014, and I hope she's doing well up there. She's why Spider-Man 2 means so much to me.
The first raimi film is my favorite but 2 is the best of the series.
I love this movie cause it doesn't feel like a "superhero movie". It's a character drama exploring the characters base philosophy and pushes the character to his limit to show why he's a hero.
That's what the many writers said its a teen drama but there happens to be super hero in it
Yeah like TDK
@@averagecomicsenjoyer6545TDK isn't anything like that. It is a masterpiece in its own right but ain't like Spider man 2. TDK has a villain at its core, while SM 2 has a hero
I can't even put into words how much this film means to me.
Same here. I’ve watched this movie more times than I can count and I still get star-struck how timeless it is.
Spider-Man 2 and The Dark Knight are my personal favorite superhero movies.
Neat use of "Beneath the Mask" as a BGM here. Peter Parker's struggle to balance his hero life, school and work is all one big Persona plot
I sympathise with you and the message of the film in the sense that I understand how hard it is to actually make something of your life after high school. You get suddenly thrown into the real world and you have to fend on your own on multiple fronts. Between this and the pandemic it feels really hard to find a direction to follow.
P.S. I still get a kick out of your old rantviews.
Same, I just finished high school expecting to fail because of the pandemic and bad/lack of communication from my school, but I actually made it
Now I'm nervous of facing the real world and I hope I have the strength to face it, I know it sounds dramatic and cheesy but I'm just an anxious kid, what can I do? XD
PS: Also same, still watching his old rant stuff, it's so entertaining
Recently rewatched the movie
I find interesting just how often the movie is Fading In and Out, skipping unknowable amounts of time from one sequence to another
I also like how quite a lot of issues in-story come from Peter having trouble just dealing with relationships and being vulnerable to the people in his life, who he should also hold accountable, with Peter's standards being much tighter to himself than anybody else
Peter's life isn't failing simply because of being Spider-Man, but also because he fails to prioritize things equally, rejecting his Spider-Man side does as much damage around as him rejecting his Peter Parker side does, Peter is only at his Best when Both his interests are aligned, which only really begins coming at around the movie's climax
Peter Decides to go back to being Spider-Man of his Own volition, he only just manages to tap into his powers back once Mary Jane is at stake and he has to face Doc Ock again, someone who he failed to hold accountable in his time out of the game and who's both a reflection of what Peter could've been, who lost his MJ to his Higher than Life side, and who is also letting his frustrations get the better of him
Or something
Anyways it's really nice a feeling seeing somebody else who could also weirdly relate to the double identity issues Peter has, i doubt anyone i know personally would even be able to imagine what that's like, and it's great seeing your growth throughout the reviews, getting more insightful not just into the experiences themselves but also dwelling deeper into their creation and how they relate to You, feels like the channel is coming more into it's own even now
There are so many videos on the internet talking about this movie and the whole trilogy itself, but none have ever really struck a chord with me like this video here. I started making videos in Middle School when I was 13. I’ve had more tough times and hardships than I count: feeling left out amongst my friends, keeping this secret for fear others may disapprove or attack me for it, while at the same time struggling to get all my schoolwork and barely functional social skills intact. It’s a bit allegorical, like you said, but I can’t help but relate to Sam Raimi’s Peter Parker in this way, and now about 5 years later I can truly appreciate everything about this movie, you’ve said in this video. “I believe there’s a hero in all of us: that keeps us honest, gives us strength, makes us noble.” -Aunt May
In college, I wrote several film analysis essays on why Spider-Man 2 is the greatest superhero film ever made. I went as far as to explain its status as, in my opinion, the greatest film ever made, and that's an opinion I still hold to this day. I can rewatch it and always enjoy it, there is never a dull moment.
I wish some of the MCU films could’ve mixed up practical & cgi just as much as much as the Raimi films did. Especially given how good Holland is at athletics. I think the closest we get to that is the first Captain America movies.
Holland's practical suits look awesome and yet they refuse to really cash out on them smh
The Virgin Spider-Man NWH vs The Chad Spider-Man 2
They don’t care enough to use practical effects.
11:10 this exactly, I’m 15 and I’d always watch these movies as a kid because of the Action, I always thought Spider-Man 3 was the best just because it had the coolest villains and Action Scenes but when I watched all 3 movies back to back recently I realized how great the writing was in the first 2, not to say Spider-Man 3 is bad I still find it the most fun to watch but When watching Spider-Man 2 it felt like a whole extra layer of the movie had been added now that I truly understood the Story and message it was trying to convey.
Just wanted to say to you j reviews. Your videos are very intellectual made. Your videos from this to sly, show a very empathetic, and cathartic lense. I can't express enough how great your perspective is of how you need to move on in life. Its so important too not only acknowledge something has ended but being at peace with it... truthfully. So many times in life especially times recently, the past can become haunting and even Nauseating when you are put to a hault. Even nostalgia. But the beauty of it all, is it always gets better, all you have to do is keep moving forward
Fun fact, if you watch the entire train see and look very closely, you can find Phil Lamarr (Green Lantern and Static Shock in the DCAU, Samurai Jack, Hermes from Futurama, Vamp from Metal Gear, and Gambit from Wolverine and the X-Men and the guy that got shot in Pulp Fiction) looking at Spider-Man with concern.
Spider-Man 2 is a favorite of mine for how human it feels. It really does a great job showing how tough being Spider-Man is for Peter in this stage in life. By the time he gives it up, it’s tough to watch but you get it. Aunt May’s reaction to his confession, Harry’s arc moving forward in a natural way, Pete’s relationship with MJ being damaged, the moral about sacrifice being so effectively done even with the villain, and Sam Raimi gets to do horror again! *Cue hospital scene
15:41 "Hi? What's hi, can I spend it?" I love Mr. Ditkovitch
If Sam Raimi actually does Spider-Man 4, he should at least have the first scene were Peter has just arrived back to his universe, he goes home, and Mr. Ditkovitch is waiting, and before he can open his mouth, Peter hands him some money, hugs him and says "I finally got your rent". Mr. Ditkovitch looks at Peter, smiles and offers an orange..and the scene ends after Peter walks through his recently fixed door to greet MJ & young Mayday Parker. (something fun like that)
cant wait for spiderman 3 it may not be perfect but that movie deserves as much respect as the first 2 get for ending the trilogy in the best and the most somber way possible.
Same. And I strongly believe it would’ve been the best of the 3 had Avi Arad & Sony not interfered with his original vision.
I missed the part where that's my problem
@@joelgittens6857 a fact that I am very proud of
@@chriscannon8144 exactly like I get it you wanted to print more money but the existing franchise was already big enough why you gotta be so greedy
@@kimetsunoacademia3528 Gonna cry?
I was 11 years old when this came out in 2004, now im 31 and I relate to this movie sooooooooo much.
this video is 2 years old, but gave me such an epiphany that i have to write down what ive begun thinking about, thanks for the motivation dude
These movies intros are so memorable, and I would like to see all three of these movies again at some point, given it’s been a long time since I’ve seen them.
This is the first Spider-Man movie I saw when I was a kid and I absolutely love it :)
While i personally think Into the spiderverse is the best superhero movie. I do think howerver this is the best live action superhero movie as Peter parker and his struggle of being his regular self and Spiderman just feels so genuine. And the train fight scene is still super impressive years later. looking forward for more reviews from you.
How can you think Spider-Verse is any good? I found it to be terrible on almost every level, the writing extremly bad and rather insulting to the character. Doesn’t even come close Spider-Man 2 in terms of quality.
Indeed it is the best Super Hero movie ever made! Really interested to hear your thoughts on Spiderman 3 🤔
The nostalgia I have for Spider-Man 2 is from the game I didn’t actually watch the film until after I watched Spider-Man 3 on dvd with the 2.1 release
It's insane to think that most stories like Spiderman 2 can hold up and be more relatable to the next generation and onwards. There's a lot of things to appreciate when comes to these stories and with the RUclips content creating comparison really does hit home to me. Awesome stuff here. Lots of respect to u, big J man lol
I love this movie so much that I even wrote an essay about it for my Film as Literature class in high school. I got a good grade in the end, and I think it was best essay I’ve done, considering how much I hate writing them.
Yeah, I think MJ gets a bit too much of a bad rap. She definitely has legitimate reasons to be upset with Peter in this movie. Failing to keep a promise that she was skeptical he would be able to keep. Doesn’t properly explain why he wasn’t able to keep that promise, and later tries to make up with her by reciting poetry. Hits on her when she’s already decided to be with someone else, only to get turned down again.
I've been looking for a GOOD video reviewing and analyzing this movie, my favorite movie of all time. Thank you for making this, I follow you from your platform reviews like Ratchet and Clank (my favorite game series), please never erase this content, it's one of the best Sam Raimi's Spider-Man videos out there :) this one and another great video explaining what happened to the planned Spider Man 4 (from Cutshort) are excellent. Thank you!
While everyone really talking about the movie, damn I gotta give you some credit on the amazing work you're doing on this channel, its one of the greater things in my day when I get to sit down and watch a video of yours describing it and expressing yourself about it 🙏 great video, also grown up in that time of these movies shining and giving me a lot of sweet memories, keep up the great work and be great as you are!
Tom gets hit by a train: Almost dies
Tobey gets hit by a train: Comes back in 2 sec like a badass
The Gigachad Tobey Maguire vs virgin tom holland
Mr Ditkovitch was named after Steve Ditko, the artist that co-created Spider-man
Spent the whole weekend watching every dcau video you did and damn its so impressive how far you came
Its crazy how much work really goes into making a movie not just actor’s or director its soooo much tht goes into it
100% 👊🏽
Can anyone show me a more entertaining superhero fight scene than Peter vs Otto’s train scene?
….. I’ll wait.
The opening of Thor: Rangnarok?
That’s easy…uh…
Dang it, can’t think of any. I’ll be back.
Sometime To do what's right we have to be steady...and give up the thing we want the Most. Even our dreams. That line will forever be grained into my very soul. such a line to never forget
The part where may is losing her home but still gives Pete money hit hard today. Never understood how deep it was as a kid.
I always thought JJ hired Peter to take photos at his son's event since he was quietly impressed with his portfolio and was giving him a break/more work
It's the best superhero movie because it's a movie first and then an action spectacle second. You can eliminate all the action parts and you would still get a good melodrama out of it.
I'm so with you on this. When I was younger like 9 or 12 I just loved the action but then watched it again last year after a few years and it really hit me like I legit cried during so many scenes because I realize Peter is human. May have powers but he isn't above everyone else. Making the right choices are very hard because the right choices don't benefit you while the wrong choices benefit you and only you. Watching spider man 2 over and over makes me feel good about making the right choices despite the consequences
I never thought to compare Peter's life to situations that people my age (& your age) currently face. That honestly kinda makes this movie more relatable. Thank you for pointing at that.
Hey man, been watching your videos for some time now. Also a huge fan of Ratchet & Clank.
I think this video was well put together and honestly the comparison between Peter and yourself does feel pretty relatable. Going through some hard times myself, and choosing to focus on content to cheer me up somewhat helps, but I too battle that work-life-social balance that often leaves me wondering about balancing YT/Twitch as well as my other job and (some sort of) social life. Really hits on the nose and I just wanna say, you're doing great man, keep it up. I think others here agree~
Hey J, just wanted you to know that I appreciate the work you put out. It's really entertaining and well thought out and presented well. Keep it up!
I don’t know why these videos don’t have more views, your takes are always refreshing !
This film is a masterpiece and the best of the Genre.
Honestly I loved this movie as a kid it was my first ever superhero movie that I saw in theaters and I had so many toys from that movie plus Spider-Man 3 and I love the work you put into these I rewatch them a lot your DCAU reviews and turtles reviews plus the games too love the work you do man keep it up
I watched Spider-Man 2 so much when I was I kid still own my original DVD the one that comes with the second disc with the making of the movie
Is someone said, and i personally truly believe in it: Spider-Man 2 is a Citizen Kane of Spider-Man movies
11:09 that Persona 5 music came outta nowhere lol
"The most relatable superhero movie"
Into the Spider-Verse: "hold my beer"
For me Spiderman 2 is the best marvel movie ever. 🕷2
I think MJ is mostly fine in this movie and at her best in Spider-Man 3. But I just can’t get behind her in the first Spider-Man. Sure, I’m glad they kept her backstory from the comics and her scenes with Peter are pleasantly awkward. But she just lacks a lot of the energy that Mary Jane has and I don’t like how she seemingly goes from guy to guy through the whole movie. From Flash, to Harry, to Peter and simultaneously Spider-Man before she even realizes he’s Spider-Man.
Not just relatable it’s just simply the best
The BEST superhero movie in whole multiverse
Speaking about the idea of reliability, I personally don’t believe that every character needs to be relatable. What makes Spider-Man a great character in that this world of Heroes, beings to aspire to and role models to look up, is that he’s one of us. It’s why characters such as Superman are so misunderstood. Superman is supposed inspiring, not relatable. For a character such as Spider-Man to be the only relatable super hero is what in my personal opinion cements his legendary status. It’s why I don’t personally don’t agree with this notion that characters, especially Heroes have to be relatable as that kinda misses the point of these characters. Heroes, and by extension, Villains are supposed to represent the very best and worst of humanity. Every superhero having to be “relatable” nowadays kinda takes away from what Spider-Man great.
It still hold up pretty well especially the fact doc ock tencatles were pratical
What's also fantastic about the train scene is that the people of New York City see Peter as the one who saved them and not just Spider-man
fun fact! each arm had several puppeteers, sometimes even 4 per arm!
I recently found this channel andI have binged it expeditiously this was another well said video keep them coming!
I appreciate your honesty and vulnerability in your reviews. A RUclipsr that disclose true feelings and hardships. I’m impressed bro. Keep up the good work. You’ve got a happy viewer in me. P.S. I wouldn’t hate more TMNT vids, just saying 😂😂😂.
all the.... all the 3D spiderman games reviews? i would absolutely love that
You have some very valid points here indeed, but consider this: Spider Verse
I saw spiderman 2 in theatres at the whopping age of 5, a truly cherished memory.
Same here. Were you born in 1999?
@@isaiahyinko7182 I am
@@VaRaBlurrDid you grow up with the dark knight trilogy?
Honestly the scene that got me was "uncle Ben died because he was the only person that did the right thing."
I bought a cereal box of corn pops just because spiderman was on the box. Spiderman 1 and 2 (sam raimi) were part of my earliest memories. When I was a kid I remember getting the gameboy games for spiderman 1,2, and ultimate spiderman. I remember being so excited for spiderman 3. Thanks for this video series.
Great video man these movies are some of my all time favorites and you have a great perspective as someone who also grew up with these movies it’s awesome to see someone tackle it from both sides as kid who grew up with these movies and what they mean to us now can’t wait for pt 3 definitely subscribing
Spider-Man 2 is a masterpiece! Character writing is so in depth! 😈
"Intelligence is not a privilege, it's a gift. And you use it for the good of this review"
I was just playing marvel Spider-Man earlier in the afternoon on PS5
My favorite film. I've been watching it non stop since I saw it in the theaters
Definitely recommend Spider-Man 2 . Good times at the theater
u have such a great content bro, keep it up!
I like how he adds sonic music and flame core is first
My favorite superhero movie of all time.
Wait... not only are you making videos about my favorite trilogy of all time, but now you'll maybe make videos about all 3D spidey games? Oh boy yeah...
2022 just started and already sounds like a promising year for this channel, I'm sure you have a lot to say about Spider-Man 3, so go get 'em J!
Of course you'd think the most iconic of the funny scene as the last one
The reason why I love it is because of everything you said and it’s because it is the first time I ever saw a live action Spider-Man movie, when I was 4 the first time I saw Spider-Man was Spider-Man: The New Animated Series and that takes inspiration from the Raimi films and I love the fact that the Raimi films are so good it affects Spider-Man as a whole with the comics, games and even some of the films now
I absolutely love this movie. It has incredible staying power
I can't wait till you do Spider-man 3. Even though that movie isn't popular but it is one of my favorite Spidey films. From start to finish and yes I like the dancing scene because it is funny and not something you expect from Peter if he was wearing regular Spider-man suit. And I'm tired of the bully Maguire memes, yes Peter does do bad things but it's because of the symbiote taking control just like the Spectacular Spider-man show when Peter has the symbiote the more he wears it the more the symbiote takes control and turns him into a jerk. Kinda like Red K in Smallville.
Have you ever wondered what would happen if you combined all of the lore Behind Sam Raimi's Spider-man Trilogy into one cohesive timeline?
Spider-Man 2 is up there with The Dark Knight and Logan as one of the best superhero films ever made. It's just so timeless, and has a correct balance of being emotional, character-driven, action-packed and humorous. This film was also my first discovery of Spider-Man and I'm very grateful for it.
One of my favorite movies of all time.
Still love coming back and watching the trilogy every now and then.
It's a good trilogy but it's not my favorite.
Spiderman 2 is still my favorite Spiderman movie ever!
Appreciate your perspective on this film
This video deserves way more views
As someone who doesn’t like superheroes in general, I still like the first two Raimi films.
That said, I feel like Batman Begins and The Dark Knight were better, and they stand as my favorite superhero movies. The first played much better as a combination of an epic and crime thriller, with a solid character study at its heart. The Dark Knight also had one of the most compelling villains in movie history, and while I don’t like it as much as the first film, I still think it’s exceptional. The philosophical themes are a bit sophomoric at times but they work in the context of the story.
The Spider-Man films were fun but they didn’t connect with me on the same level and as films I thought they were less engaging.
18:16 Tom Holland an't got nothing on that
This my all time fav spider man movie i cried when doc ock drowned ( i 100% agree bro im on spider man 3 right rewatching the trilogy now that I’m older i look at or different a lot of life lesson yo leaned by this film and the realism as peter is mind blowing he a hero but still human with a real life trying to balance it all /you earned a sub/
Fun fact about the train fight scene: it was shot in Chicago, my home city
Favourite movie of all time, great video mate!
This movie. "Hold On" by Jet.🔥