[Naren]

So, who's seen it? I went to the movie theater in Fujimino today with my girlfriend (because Ikebukuro was so crowded that the 2:30 showing and the 3:45 showing were both sold out and the showings after that were almost sold out). As a huge fan of the comic series and the black suit Spiderman/birth of Venom part of the series being my favorite part of the comics, there were some parts I was disappointed about, but I thought it was a really good movie. Very interesting, action-packed, and plenty of black suit Spiderman and Venom action (would have liked some MORE Venom, though). I thought it was kind of crazy how many Spidey villains and stories they had going on at the same time, but I thought they dealt with it pretty well.

What did everyone else think?

Was kind of disappointed when they killed off Venom/Brock so soon. I mean, he's like Spiderman's arch-nemesis (and my favorite Spiderman villain). I would hope that he wouldn't die so easily. I mean, you can't have Carnage without his daddy, Venom. I also wish the black suit would have transformed into different clothing, so Peter could look however he wanted.

[Drache713]

Originally Posted by Naren

So, who's seen it? I went to the movie theater in Fujimino today with my girlfriend (because Ikebukuro was so crowded that the 2:30 showing and the 3:45 showing were both sold out and the showings after that were almost sold out). As a huge fan of the comic series and the black suit Spiderman/birth of Venom part of the series being my favorite part of the comics, there were some parts I was disappointed about, but I thought it was a really good movie. Very interesting, action-packed, and plenty of black suit Spiderman and Venom action (would have liked some MORE Venom, though). I thought it was kind of crazy how many Spidey villains and stories they had going on at the same time, but I thought they dealt with it pretty well.

What did everyone else think?

So they gave a good amount of time in the movie towards Venom? Good, I've been so stoked to see this movie just because of Venom.

[DelfinoPie]

Going to see it like an hour...I'm hoping its good because my mate is really excited about it. Although, aslong as it has Kirsten Dunst in it he'll be satisfied. He keeps referring to it as Kirsten Dunst 3.

[Naren]

Originally Posted by Drache713

So they gave a good amount of time in the movie towards Venom? Good, I've been so stoked to see this movie just because of Venom.

Not really. They gave him more time than I thought they would, but not a lot. If I say any more, it'll be a spoiler, so I'm writing it below and leaving it up to you whether you want to read it or not.

Eddie Brock is in the movie from beginning to end, but Venom doesn't appear until about 85% into the movie when Spiderman gets rid of the suit in the church belltower (if you remember that from the comics) and then he is present through the entire final fight as the "main" villain. But he never even calls himself "Venom." I didn't really watch the credits, but it probably said "Eddie Brock/Venom" and that's the only place in the movie where it says the symbiote+Brock "nickname."

[Spinedriver]

It's funny because your main complaint was Sam Raimi's as well.

Apparently the producers were forcing him to put extra material into the movie that Raimi felt 'over did it'. Like you mentioned, there seemed to be too many plot lines going on at once, and from what I've been reading, that's what Raimi's opinion is as well. He wanted to 'keep it simple' but evidently the studio execs felt that 'more is better' was the way to go.

Personally, I haven't seen it yet but that's only because the local theaters that are playing it will most definitely be packed with little screaming kiddies for the next few days, so I'll most likely wait a week or so.

However next weekend 28 Weeks Later is opening, so Spidey might have to wait..

[the.godfather]

I am seeing Spidey tommorow night, so I will voice my opinion then. I have been looking forward to it I have to admit, even though I have read some rather average reviews about it over the last week or so. But I enjoyed the first two films, so I'm pretty sure I won't all of sudden dislike this one.

I enjoyed Ghost Rider when I saw it a few months ago, so this should be okay too.

[Rick]

Gonna try and see it tonight.

[Jeff]

I personally thought it was amazing. The way they kept the characters human was really good, and the action was spectacular.

[Naren]

Originally Posted by Jeff

I personally thought it was amazing. The way they kept the characters human was really good, and the action was spectacular.

Agreed on all points.

[Jeff]

Originally Posted by Naren

Agreed on all points.

They did a fantastic job with Flint Marko, and he's almost not a villain. Thomas Hayden Church was a perfect choice, and quite a good actor. Topher Grace was really damn good. Almost shocking with how evil he is with the Venom symbiote taking over. I must say that while the end was extremely cool, it was kinda predictable. You knew that Harry was going to find out the truth and come to Peter's assistance, and the interplay between them to fight Sandman and Venom was really cool. It's a shame he dies, because it would have made a cool 4th film to have them team up, imo.

All in all, the Spider-Man series continues to be my favorites in the comic book movies. I really can't think of one other movie that comes close to it in quality, except maybe Batman Begins. And even then I think the Spider-Man trilogy is superior due to its ability to portray Spider-Man (and the villains) as being very human (for better or worse) and vulnerable despite their amazing abilities.