Spider-Man 3 (2007)
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The seemingly invincible Spider-Man goes up against an all-new crop of villains—including the shape-shifting Sandman. While Spider-Man’s superpowers are altered by an alien organism, his alter ego, Peter Parker, deals with nemesis Eddie Brock and also gets caught up in a love triangle.
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... Spider-Man / Peter Parker
... Mary Jane Watson
... New Goblin / Harry Osborn
... Sandman / Flint Marko
... Venom / Eddie Brock
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After the success of the first two Spider-Man films, Spider-Man 3 represents Sam Raimi's inability to overcome the biggest hurdle of a third movie, a hurdle that Alien 3, The Godfather Part 3, RoboCop 3, and the list goes on could not: studio interference.
Although I wish that would be the only thing wrong with Spider-Man 3. But almost every storytelling decision - from the creation of Sandman to Peter instantly falling in love with his new costume to that thing that was never actually called Venom - is just plain stupid. Right from the get go you hate Peter Parker.
Studio interference did not mandate the jazz bar dance scene. It did not have the Green Goblin 2 storyline make absolutely no sense whatsoever. It did not create that stupid love triangle between Gwen and Mary Jane, betraying everything Peter Parker is supposed to be about.
These were fundamental issues in the script and direction the film took. These were issues that doomed the film for failure. That's why this movie sucks, not just because they butchered Venom.
Director:
Writer:
Alvin Sargent (Screenplay)
Sam Raimi (Screenstory)
Ivan Raimi (Screenstory)
Sam Raimi (Screenplay)
Ivan Raimi (Screenplay)
Todd McFarlane (Original Film Writer)
Stan Lee (Comic Book)
Steve Ditko (Comic Book)
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Release Date:
2007-05-01
Run Time:
139 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Reviews of
Spider-Man 3
After the success of the first two Spider-Man films, Spider-Man 3 represents Sam Raimi's inability to overcome the biggest hurdle of a third movie, a hurdle that Alien 3, The Godfather Part 3, RoboCop 3, and the list goes on could not: studio interference.
Although I wish that would be the only thing wrong with Spider-Man 3. But almost every storytelling decision - from the creation of Sandman to Peter instantly falling in love with his new costume to that thing that was never actually called Venom - is just plain stupid. Right from the get go you hate Peter Parker.
Studio interference did not mandate the jazz bar dance scene. It did not have the Green Goblin 2 storyline make absolutely no sense whatsoever. It did not create that stupid love triangle between Gwen and Mary Jane, betraying everything Peter Parker is supposed to be about.
These were fundamental issues in the script and direction the film took. These were issues that doomed the film for failure. That's why this movie sucks, not just because they butchered Venom.
This movie is about Spidey's revenge and transformation to bad Spidey. It has a dark feel to it that I found one of the most appealing factors to this movie. Because we've all gotten used to Peter Parker being "your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man,” having him turn to the dark side for some time and watch him get out of it was a whole new experience.
Tobey Maguire makes such a great Spider-Man, hands down. We've seen him at his best, but in this movie, we saw him at his worst, and although I must say I wasn't that big of a fan of how cheesy he looked with that emo cut, it was still enjoyable for me watching him beat the "venom" out of him.
So much emotion in this movie! What a way to end a trilogy!
The third and final film to one of the few trilogies we have that are actually good. Tobey surely gave a whole new meaning to Spider-Man and set the bar high for the other Spider-Man movies that came out.
I know this is supposed to have a darker tone than the normal Spider-Man movies we see, but I found it more comedic to see Peter take on an entirely new character. Loved it though!
My wife isn't that big of a superhero fanatic but after watching this whole trilogy with me, I can say that she's still not a superhero fan! Still, I know she was able to enjoy the movie and how the creators told the story.
It still puzzles me to this day why this felt like two movies crammed into one.
Now that I think about it, this film just had too much going on. Compared to the first two which were both hyper-focused on just one storyline, Spider Man 3 lacked that distinct characteristic which I know most of us will agree on.
Out of all the Tobey Maguire Spider Man films, this one had the best effects. But with that, the overall quality of the movie in terms of the plot greatly decreased. I wish they would've stuck with the same strategies they had for the first two films.
I was satisfied, but that already was a disappointment. Spider Man 2 was a great sequel and I had high hopes that they would outdo themselves again this time, but sad to say third time's not gonna be the charm for Spider Man.
Although I'd say that Sandman's acting was pretty on point, I still feel like he could've been cut out from the movie and it still would've made sense.
Spider Man 3 is still pretty good but when you compare it with its other two predecessors, you can see that there is a huge step down in the overall quality of the film.
Man I wish they didn't have to kill off Harry so quickly after he had just reconciled with Peter. That scene broke me so much.
They had too many concepts that they tried to cram in one movie that it ended up being an awkward mess.
Tobey Maguire isn't good at being bad. Don't get me wrong, he played a great Spider-Man in the first two films but he just isn't cut for being evil.
I really tried my best to not hate it but it's hard not to compare it to the first two successful Spider-Man movies.
It felt like a totally different Spider-Man. It's such a shame because they had such a good storyline that connected the previous films.
Great action sequences and character development is lost when you try too hard to cram too many things into one 2-hour movie.
Yes, there was too much to process, but I still think it's a great ending to an epic trilogy.
Cast & Crew of
Spider-Man 3
Cast
... Spider-Man / Peter Parker
... Mary Jane Watson
... New Goblin / Harry Osborn
... Sandman / Flint Marko
... Venom / Eddie Brock
... Gwen Stacy
... May Parker
... J. Jonah Jameson
... Captain Stacy
... Dr. Curt Connors
... Emma Marko
... Joseph 'Robbie' Robertson
... Maître D'
... Miss Brant
... Hoffman
... Penny Marko
... Green Goblin / Norman Osborn
... Ben Parker
... Mr. Ditkovitch
... Ursula
... Houseman
... Mrs. Stacy
... Man in Times Square
... Dennis Carradine / Carjacker
... Flash Thompson
... Anchorman
... Jennifer Dugan
... Photographer
... Play Director
... Play Producer
... Jazz Club Manager
... Precinct Detective
... Emergency Room Doctor
... Crane Operator
... Kid in Times Square
... Kid in Times Square
... Kid in Times Square
... Kid in Times Square
... Woman Outside Theater
... Police Detective
... New Jersey State Policeman
... New Jersey State Policeman
... Test Site Technician
... Test Site Technician
... Test Site Technician
... Test Site Technician
... Test Site Technician
... Test Site Technician
... ICU Nurse
... Crane Disaster Radio Policeman
... Cop at Crane Disaster
... Mary Jane's Replacement
... Boy at Key to the City Ceremony
... Councilwoman
... Policeman at Sand Truck
... Policeman at Sand Truck
... Armored Car Driver
... Newstand Patron
... Newsstand Patron
... Newsstand Patron
... Congratulatory Woman at Daily Bugle
... Coffee Shop Waitress
... Jazz Club Waitress
... Jazz Club Bouncer
... Girl With Camera
... Boy at the Final Battle
... Boy at the Final Battle
... Girl at the Final Battle
... Jazz Club Musician
... Jazz Club Musician
... Jazz Club Musician
... Jazz Club Musician
... Jazz Club Musician
... Jazz Club Musician
... NYPD Officer (uncredited)
... Model (uncredited)
... Bucket Boy (uncredited)
... Photoshoot Client (uncredited)
... Photographer (uncredited)
... Jazz Club Waitress (uncredited)
... Theater Patron (uncredited)
... Jazz Club Girl (uncredited)
... Columbia Grad Student (uncredited)
... Pedestrian (uncredited)
... Automobile Driver (uncredited)
... News Spectator (uncredited)
... News Reporter (uncredited)
... Jazz Club Bouncer (uncredited)
... Girl at Key Ceremony (uncredited)
... Student (uncredited)
... ER Nurse (uncredited)
... Woman in Court (uncredited)
... British Publicist (uncredited)
... Girl Screaming in Camaro (uncredited)
... Oscorp Receptionist (uncredited)
... Girl in Times Square (uncredited)
... Robbie's Assistant (uncredited)
... Beautiful Girl (uncredited)
... Beautiful Woman (uncredited)
... Police Officer (uncredited)
... Beautiful Woman (uncredited)
... Beautiful Woman (uncredited)
... Businesswoman (uncredited)
... Sandman Victim (uncredited)
... Bad Girl (uncredited)
... City Hall Cheerer (uncredited)
... Café Girl (uncredited)
... Jazz Club Guest (uncredited)
... Jazz Club Patron (uncredited)
... Jazz Club Waitress (uncredited)
... NY Firefighter (uncredited)
... Model (uncredited)
... Beautiful Woman (uncredited)
... Bar Patron #5 (uncredited)
... Model (uncredited)
... ER Nurse (uncredited)
... Spectator (uncredited)
... Beautiful Woman (uncredited)
... Radioman (uncredited)
... Cop at the rescue if Mary Jane Watson
Crew
... Producer
... Screenplay
... Executive Producer
... Production Design
... Executive Producer
... Executive Producer
... Casting
... Producer
... Editor
... Director of Photography
... Costume Design
... Production Design
... Set Decoration
... Original Music Composer
... Producer
... Costume Design
... Casting
... Director
... Sound Effects Editor
... Sound Effects Editor
... Sound Effects Editor
... Makeup & Hair
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... Sound Effects Editor
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... Sound Effects Editor
... Sound Effects Editor
... Sound Effects Editor
... Visual Effects Producer
... Makeup & Hair
... Makeup & Hair
... Makeup & Hair
... Prosthetics
... Stunt Coordinator
... Second Unit Director
... Stunts
... Choreographer
... Screenstory
... Screenstory
... Visual Effects Editor
... Stunts
... Additional Production Assistant
... Stunts
... Set Designer
... Casting Assistant
... Production Coordinator
... Art Direction
... Set Designer
... Set Designer
... Production Coordinator
... Set Designer
... Casting Assistant
... Location Manager
... Set Designer
... Casting Assistant
... Set Designer
... Production Supervisor
... Art Direction
... Set Designer
... Set Designer
... Set Designer
... Casting Assistant
... Location Manager
... Script Supervisor
... Art Direction
... Production Manager
... Casting Associate
... Title Designer
... Screenplay
... Screenplay
... Art Direction
... Unit Production Manager
... Location Scout
... Production Coordinator
... Production Coordinator
... Camera Operator
... Art Direction
... Still Photographer
... Still Photographer
... Special Effects Makeup Artist
... Stunt Double
... Stunt Double
... Storyboard Designer
... Orchestrator
... Stunts
... Original Film Writer
... Comic Book
... Comic Book
... Stunt Double
... Stunts
... Stunts
... Stunts
... Stunt Double
... Stunts
... Stunt Double
... Stunts
... Stunt Double
... Stunts
... Stunts
... Stunts
... Stunts
... Visual Effects Coordinator
... Casting Assistant
... Stunts
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... CG Supervisor
... Other
... Digital Effects Supervisor
... CG Supervisor
... Animation Supervisor
... Conceptual Illustrator
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