Spider-Man: The Warrior Princess

Well, I just saw the movie Spider-Man. Before you read any further, be warned that if you haven’t seen the movie and are looking forward to it, do not read any further until you have seen it. There are things I will say that might spoil the movie for some. So come back when you’ve seen it!

First thing I want to say: the movie rocked. Although I was a little disappointed, it held true to the comic (for the most part), and had stellar performanced by everyone. Tobey McGuire was great as Peter Parker. I had my doubts at first but he prooved everything wrong. Willem Dafoe was excellent as Norman Osborn… and the people who played every other comic character were perfectly cast, including Mary Jane. Damn, lemme tell you about some Mary Jane. Kirsten Dunst is hot, but even hotter with red hair and erect nippes in the rain scene. Teehee.

Tiddly winks.

Anyway, the only problems I had with it revolved around the story line. Therefore, for the sequel (which they start filming in January), I think they need to make sure to get a new screen writer. Sam Raimi was awesome as the director, so they need to keep him. My only gripe with Raimi was that he work more closely with Danny Elfman, the composer of the film. Some of the music was off, and didn’t fit the scenes very well. But I really liked Raimi’s use of color… he made all the characters really colorful, as well as the New York city, which gave it the “comic book” touch.

I say that they need a new writer for the next one just becuase there is no climax to the film. It’s predictable, and you know what’s going to happen before it happens. There’s no “HOLY SHIT!!” aspect to the film. Usually it goes in order: “character establishment –> rising action/dilemma –> character development –> climatic sequence –> ending.” This film moves somewhat like this: “character establishment –> character development –> action sequence –> character development –> action sequence –> character development.” Notice there is no ending, and that’s because there is none. While it is true to the comic, as well as sequels, it is a movie, and movies need to be resolved. There was enough back stories that weren’t resolved that provided *plenty* of material for a sequel. But, the ending they provided was acceptable, despite what the people behind us said.

The ending was powerful, but many people around us were saying things like “damn, he really is a freak,” and “this is stupid!” etc. Those people need to not come to the sequel, because they completely missed what was happening. (You’ll only know what I’m talking about if you see the movie.) But the ending was only excellent because it focused on the theme: “with great power comes great responsibility.” Had he persued Mary Jane, he would have jepordized her future and possibly put her to death. So, the *responsible* thing to do was to keep a safe distance. Come on, within a matter of weeks she nearly died four times. Imagine what would happen if they were *together*. That would be his weakness, and he knows it. “That’s my gift, and my curse,” as he said.

This film had enough story to fill an entire series on television (which I think they should.) Sam Raimi was also clever about adding his family and friends into the film - both Ted Raimi and Lucy Lawless had cameos. Ted and Lucy were both on Xena.. they played Joxer and Xena, to which Raimi was the Executive Producer. If I’m not mistaken, Lucy Lawless is Sam’s wife.

All in all, great movie.

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