SummaryPeter Parker (Tobey Maguire), after being bitten by a genetically altered spider, becomes Spider-Man, a hero of superhuman strength with the ability to cling to any surface. He dedicates himself to a life of fighting crime, while living a double life as a superhero and working student. [Sony]
Directed By:Sam Raimi
Written By:Stan Lee, Steve Ditko, David Koepp
Spider-Man
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Generally Favorable
73
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8.3
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
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100
The effects are smashing, yet there's a heart behind them.
90
An exuberance, a celebration, a hoot, a kick and a half.
User score
Universal Acclaim
91% Positive
1505 Ratings
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7% Mixed
121 Ratings
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2% Negative
36 Ratings
36 Ratings
Sep 30, 2025
10
o filme é simplesmente muito bom, 10/10! cenas memoráveis e icónicas, personagens extremamente interessantes e bem desenvolvidos, o roteiro é muito bom, simplesmente cinema.
May 4, 2025
10
Happy 23 year anniversary spiderman review one of my favorite movies of all time it’s fun funny action pack fight scene very smart clever nerdy 5 star 10 out 10 star 100 out 100 star
80
Every action adventure needs a memorable villain, but no movie needs the strident intensity of Mr. Dafoe, who either has no interest in, or no grasp of, the sort of charmingly malign wit that Gene Hackman brought to "Superman," or Jack Nicholson to "Batman."
75
The Spider-Man saga is a classic for a reason, and the filmmakers don't squander the material's strengths.
70
Director Sam Raimi, working from David Koepp's screenplay, wisely anchors his big action-adventure flick on Maguire's modest but beguiling persona.
63
The origin story is well told, and the characters will not disappoint anyone who values the original comic books. It's in the action scenes that things fall apart.
50
The movie, with spiderlike timidity, scuttles into a corner and freezes. [13 May 2002, p. 96]
Dec 20, 2024
10
Spiderman review one of my favorite movies of all time seen 9 billion times I love everything about this movie every thing I love how camera and lens was filmed panvison and I love it got remaster in high definition 4k Dolby vision to make it ever thing better looking with the visuals and I love it got remastered in Dolby Atoms made everything sound better like everything 5 star 10 out 10 star 100 out 100 star
Feb 14, 2026
6
The Timeless Appeal of a Classic Foe140419 (3.0)It feels fresh no matter how many times I watch it. I had forgotten that the villain was actually Harry's father, the Goblin. Willem Dafoe is just legendary, haha. Even after multiple viewings, his performance remains striking and brings a renewed sense of energy to the film every time. There’s something remarkably enduring about the way he portrays that descent into madness, making the experience feel new even when the plot is well-known.
Sep 21, 2024
6
The web-slinger's first foray onto the big screen, and in many ways the grandfather of the big Marvel juggernaut that would chew up the box office a few years later. Sam Raimi's vision of Spidey and his pals is true to the essence of the character, with a vibe that's often reminiscent of his '60s debut, while still feeling modern and serious when needed. It boasts an extremely effective cast, despite selecting a few actors I don't normally enjoy. Tobey Maguire makes an appropriately awkward, plucky Peter Parker. Kirsten Dunst is sweet and charming as his lifelong next-door crush. James Franco shows range as the troubled best friend. J.K. Simmons was positively born for his bit role as the hot-headed J. Jonah Jameson. And, of course, Willem Dafoe brings a fantastically expressive act to the villainous role of Norman Osborn, the Green Goblin (though he's often, sadly, relegated to mere voice work behind a stiff, metal mask). Spider-Man has spirit and humor and character, but it also has a habit of over-reaching and a wince-worthy tendency for ridiculously awful dialogue. Even in print, it can be tough to keep this character from sounding corny and stilted, and in live action that's doubly difficult. The script constantly trips and stumbles over itself, trying and failing to seem cute and off-the-cuff, and Raimi's direction (itself known to lean on the cheesy side) always has the actors winking at the camera while their puns are falling flat. The plot is solid, planting handfuls of seeds for future storylines while effectively setting up the current conflict, though it does have a nasty habit of over-indulgence. A double backflip during a schoolyard fistfight, for example, when the leap alone would've been enough. That kind of exaggeration is all over the place, and not only is it unnecessary, it actively ruins the immersion. I remembered really enjoying this upon its release, and while it's still entertaining viewing, much of it hasn't aged well. Particularly in light of its modern counterparts.
Aug 25, 2022
3
Um dos filmes MAIS genéricos de super-heróis, mesmo com seu marco histórico no gênero, é inegável que é um turbilhão de clichês, desenvolvimento 0, efeitos que envelheceram mal, atuações medianas (exceto DaFoe), vilões mal escritos, herói mal escritos e ações sem consequencias.
Um filme tosco e genérico que habita nossos corações com nostalgia, sem essa nostalgia, isso é nada.
Jul 12, 2020
3
Rubbish then And it's rubbish now bad acting with even worse script I would avoid.
Production Company:
- Columbia Pictures
- Marvel Enterprises
- Laura Ziskin Productions
Release Date:May 3, 2002
Duration:2 h 1 m
Rating:PG-13
Tagline:With great power comes great responsibility.
Awards
Academy Awards, USA
• 2 Nominations
Golden Schmoes Awards
• 1 Win & 8 Nominations
Teen Choice Awards
• 3 Wins & 6 Nominations




























