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| A tad too self-congratulatory at times, this film was made by one of the Z-Boys. Don’t let that become a distraction, though. Here is a fascinating study of a very interesting sub-culture. Recommended for anyone who lived through the seventies or anyone who ever picked up a skateboard. Great music! The fact that so much film exists of these guys as teenagers was absolutely astounding to me. I was continually surprised by some piece of narration that was perfectly supported by film footage I would have never guessed existed. Good stuff here – seek it out. | |
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| I liked this movie a lot, although I’m not sure it will stand up to repeated viewings. There’s still something just a little too “CGI” about Spider-Man himself, flipping all over New York City. I never got the feeling that the CGI Spider-Man had any real weight to it. I mean, after flipping himself, what, a half-mile through the air, he sticks the perfect landing on the bridge? Without a slight stumble or weight shift? It’s “too perfect,” a common fault of CGI, and doesn’t help to sell the illusion that no, this really is a guy in a suit. I have no problems with the cast, although I thought I detected at least one-too-many “Anakin Skywalker from Star Wars Episode I”-style “Yipee”s from Peter Parker. With great power, and a great opening weekend, comes the great responsibility to make a sequel that BUILDS on this strong start. We’ll see what happens … but as I said, it’s a strong start for this franchise. I’m looking forward to more. | |
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