Spider Man



Helix's Review

Hollywood has adapted many comic book superheros for live action films in recent years. Some have worked. Some haven't. The silver screen version of Spider Man has generated buzz for years. Does it live up to the hype? In Helix's opinion, no.

The film makes a noble effort of bringing the Amazing Spider Man to the silver screen but it falls short in many places. Like most such films, the script is predictable, the dialogue bland, and while the visual effects are a strong selling point, some of the action scenes are a bit cartoonish and over-the-top.

Tobey Maguire's casting as Spider Man is the real masterpiece of the movie. He is convincing both as Peter Parker and as Spider Man. Kirsten Dunst plays the role of victim and love interest to perfection. And Willem Dafoe is terrifying - with or without the Green Goblin suit.

Overall, Helix found the film disappointing. But, for a summer popcorn movie, it suited its purpose. It does a good job in introducing the live action Spider Man and setting the stage for the rest of the franchise.

Helix's Rating

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Things Helix Learned from this Movie:
Risks are part of laboratory science.

With great power, comes great responsibility.

There are over 32,000 known species of spider in the world.

Even the computers need analysts these days.

Don't ever be ashamed of who you are.

Everybody shouts.

In spite of everything you've done for them, eventually they will hate you.

A soap opera told me I needed acting lessons.

It's nice to have a fan.

The itsy bitsy spider went up the water spout.

Favorite Edible Item:
Fifteen genetically designed super spiders.

Other edibles referenced:
Dr. Pepper, the most advanced electron microscope on the Eastern seaboard, performance enhancers, Moondance coffee, Flash Thompson, a nice box of Christmas meat, Macy Gray, a cheeseburger, the Oscorp Board of Directors, fruitcake, cranberry sauce, bike messenger, the Green Goblin.


Little Bunny Fru Fru

Favorite Lines
Are you afraid I'm going to turn into some kind of criminal?

Mary Jane: You're taller than you look.
Peter Parker: I hunch.

I trust my barber.

If we can get a picture of Julia Roberts in a thong, we can certainly get a picture of this weirdo.

I think I have a superhero stalker.

Worst Line
Guy with eight hands? Sounds hot!

Helix Recreates His Favorite Scenes
After being bitten by a genetically designed super spider, Helix D. Monster was transformed into...


Spider Monster


Like Peter Parker, it took Helix awhile to learn how to properly shoot sticky webs from his paws.


Helix shares a steamy upside down kiss with Alyce the Sheep.