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There are many great superhero films to choose from, but Sam Raimi’s 'Spider-Man' from 2002 still holds a very special place in my heart. The film was a generation defining summer blockbuster for most upon its release, and finally brought the web-slinger in live action form that went down a treat for audiences and fans worldwide.
With great use of special and practical effects, the film stepped up the superhero genre to extreme lengths and brought so many memorable moments that are still spoken about to this day. Performances from Tobey Maguire and Willem Dafoe are electric, as well as the themes interwoven within this coming of age, superhero story.
Spider-Man is still adored to this day, and even with the different faces that have played the character since the '02 release, it’s still this original that stands out the most in my eye ...
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