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Spider-Man

DVD Widescreen 2-disc set More Info 2-disc set Close Caption: Yes Region Code: 1 UPC: 043396096615 Languages: English Dolby Digital 5.1 (Primary), French Dolby Digital 5.1, English subtitles, French subtitles, Spanish subtitles	Usually ships in 5-10 days	$13.49 (10% off) List Price: ~~$14.99~~
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Review

Mild-mannered high schooler-cum-newspaper photographer Peter Parker (Maguire) is bit by a mutant spider, enabling him to climb walls, beat up bullies, and swing from buildings on his sticky web. This happens just in time, too, as scientist Norman Osborne (Dafoe) has gone a bit nuts, ready to destroy New York City via his alter ego Green Goblin. And, oh yes, Peter’s in danger of never winning the heart of his high school crush, Mary Jane (Dunst). Ultimately, all superheros have some similarities: leading a double life, an unrequited love interest, the choice between personal vengeance and saving innocents, so Spider-Man is forgiven for some familiarity. And while this Green Goblin story is largely faithful to the original comic, it has enough little twists (mainly involving the heroine) to make it seem fresh to longtime fans. Director Raimi continues to show signs of mellowing, focusing intently on the familial relationships and the coming-of-age of the young (and surprisingly sexually charged) characters. In fact, the best moment occurs at a Thanksgiving dinner, where everyone is hiding at least one secret from everybody else, resulting in tremendous comic tension. The big selling point, of course, is the web-slinging and swinging, which is naturally exhilarating if a bit over-digitized. The film is exceptionally well-cast, with a beefed-up Maguire able to carry both the strength of Spider-Man and the meekness of Peter Parker, Dafoe just enough over-the-top to be able to emote from behind the Green Goblin’s mask, and Simmons pitch perfect as J. Jonah Jameson, cigar-chomping newspaper editor from the His Girl Friday era. As a whole, it does the trick, popcorn-ready summer entertainment and the foundation for a franchise that's long overdue.

-- David Gorgos

Product Format Information

DVD Widescreen: $13.49 (2-disc set)

Availability: Usually ships in
5-10 days
Close Caption: Yes
Region Code: 1
UPC: 043396096615

Studio : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

Languages: English Dolby Digital 5.1 (Primary) , French Dolby Digital 5.1 , English Subtitles , French Subtitles , Spanish Subtitles
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic 1.85
Extras: Cast/Crew Biographies, Trailers
Features:
Weaving the Web: Subtitled Factoids; TV Spots and Trailers
Audio commentary: with Sam Raimi, Kirsten Dunst, and producers Laura Ziskin & Grant Curtis
Audio commentary: with special effects designer John Dykstra and the visual effects crew
Music video(s): "Hero" by Chad Kroeger featuring Josey Scott; "What We're All About" by Sum 41
DVD-ROM content: Comic/Feature comparison; Record your own commentary; Countdown to Spider-Man 2
Documentaries: HBO's Making of Spider Man; E! Entertainment special
Screen tests for Tobey Maguire, J.K. Simmons and the CGI Spider-Man
Costumes & Makeup tests; Gag/Outtake reel; Conceptual art & production design gallery
Documentaries: Historical documentary "Spider-Man: The Mythology of the 21st Century"
Spider-Man comic archives; Rogues gallery; The Loves of Peter Parker; Game hints & tips

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DVD Widescreen: $22.49 (Deluxe Edition -- 2-disc set)

Availability: Usually ships in
5-10 days
Region Code: 1
UPC: 043396015401

Studio : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen

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DVD Pan & Scan: $13.49 (2-disc Special Edition)

Availability: Usually ships in
5-10 days
Close Caption: Yes
Region Code: 1
UPC: 043396061903

Studio : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

Languages: English Dolby Digital 5.1 (Primary) , French Dolby Digital 5.1 , English Subtitles , French Subtitles , Spanish Subtitles
Aspect Ratio: Pan & Scan
Extras: Cast/Crew Biographies, Trailers
Features:
Weaving the Web: Subtitled Factoids; TV Spots and Trailers
Audio commentary: with Sam Raimi, Kirsten Dunst, and producers Laura Ziskin & Grant Curtis
Audio commentary: with special effects designer John Dykstra and the visual effects crew
Music video(s): "Hero" by Chad Kroeger featuring Josey Scott; "What We're All About" by Sum 41
DVD-ROM content: Comic/Feature comparison; Record your own commentary; Countdown to Spider-Man 2
Documentaries: HBO's Making of Spider Man; E! Entertainment special
Screen tests for Tobey Maguire, J.K. Simmons and the CGI Spider-Man
Costumes & Makeup tests; Gag/Outtake reel; Conceptual art & production design gallery
Documentaries: Historical documentary "Spider-Man: The Mythology of the 21st Century"
Spider-Man comic archives; Rogues gallery; The Loves of Peter Parker; Game hints & tips