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Spider-Man, a review by Tom

Title: Spider-Man
Year: 2002
Director: Sam Raimi
Rating: FSK-12
Length: 116 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85
Audio: English: Dolby Digital 5.1, German: Dolby Digital 5.1, Commentary: Dolby Digital Surround, Commentary: Dolby Digital Surround
Subtitles: Commentary, English, German, Trivia, Turkish

Stars:
Tobey Maguire
Willem Dafoe
Kirsten Dunst
James Franco
Cliff Robertson

Plot:
From Columbia Pictures Presents, A Marvel Enterprises/Laura Ziskin Production, Spider-Man is a live-action feature of one of the world's most popular comic book superheroes. Directed by Sam Raimi, Spider-Man centers on student Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) who, after being bitten by a genetically-altered spider, gains superhuman strength and the spider-like ability to cling to any surface. He vows to use his abilities to fight crime, coming to understand the words of his beloved Uncle Ben: 'With great power comes great responsibility.'

Awards:

Academy Award	2002	Nominated	Best Sound	Kevin O'Connell, Greg P. Russell, Ed Novick
Academy Award	2002	Nominated	Best Visual Effects	John Dykstra, Scott Stokdyk, Anthony LaMolinara, John Frazier
Anatomy Awards	2003	Won	Best Pokiosity	Kirsten Dunst
BAFTA	2002	Nominated	Achievement In Special Visual Effects	John Dykstra, Scott Stokdyk, Anthony Lamolinara, John Frazier
BMI Film & TV Music Awards	2003	Won	BMI Film Music Award	Danny Elfman
Casting Society of America Awards	2002	Nominated		Francine Maisler, Lynn Kressel
Cinema Audio Society Awards	2003	Nominated	Outstanding Sound Mixing for Motion Pictures	Kevin O'Connell, Greg P. Russell, Ed Novick
Empire Magazine Awards	2003	Won	Best Actress	Kirsten Dunst
Empire Magazine Awards	2003	Nominated	Best Director	Sam Raimi
Empire Magazine Awards	2003	Nominated	Best Film
Grammy Awards	2003	Nominated	Best Score Soundtrack Album for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media	Danny Elfman
Grammy Awards	2003	Nominated	Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media	"Hero": Chad Kroeger
Hugo Award	2003	Nominated	Dramatic Presentation, Long Form
MTV Movie Awards	2003	Won	Best Female Performance	Kirsten Dunst
MTV Movie Awards	2003	Won	Best Kiss	Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst
MTV Movie Awards	2003	Nominated	Best Male Performance	Tobey Maguire
MTV Movie Awards	2003	Nominated	Best Movie
MTV Movie Awards	2003	Nominated	Best Villain	Willem Dafoe
Online Film Critics Society Awards	2003	Nominated	Best Visual Effects	Danny Cangemi, John Frazier, John Dykstra
Satellite Awards	2003	Nominated	Best Film Editing	Eric Zumbrunnen
Satellite Awards	2003	Nominated	Best Visual Effects	John Dykstra
Saturn	2002	Nominated	Best Actor	Tobey Maguire
Saturn	2002	Nominated	Best Actress	Kirsten Dunst
Saturn	2002	Nominated	Best Director	Sam Raimi
Saturn	2002	Nominated	Best Fantasy Film
Saturn	2002	Won	Best Music	Danny Elfman
Taurus Award	2003	Nominated	Best Fight	Chris Daniels, Zach Hudson, Kim Kahana Jr., Johnny Nguyen, Mark Wagner
Teen Choice Awards	2002	Won	Film - Choice Actor, Drama/Action Adventure	Tobey Maguire
Teen Choice Awards	2002	Nominated	Film - Choice Actress, Drama/Action Adventure	Kirsten Dunst
Teen Choice Awards	2002	Nominated	Film - Choice Chemistry	Kirsten Dunst, Tobey Maguire
Teen Choice Awards	2002	Won	Film - Choice Lip Lock	Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst
Teen Choice Awards	2002	Won	Film - Choice Movie, Drama/Action Adventure
World Soundtrack Awards	2002	Nominated		Danny Elfman
World Stunt Awards	2003	Nominated	Best Fight	Chris Daniels, Zach Hudson, Kim Kahana Jr., Johnny Nguyen, Mark Wagner
Young Artist Awards	2003	Nominated

Extras:
Commentary
DVD-ROM Content
Featurettes
Music Videos
Outtakes
Photo Gallery
Production Notes
Scene Access
Spinnen-Sinn
Trailers

I was in the mood for a superhero movie again. I haven't watched this one for a while. At time I thought the movie was really great. In my opinion it was one of the main reasons, that in the last decade superhero movies became again quite popular and a lot of great such movies were made. I still like it, but it is now overshadowed by some other great movies.
Willem Dafoe did a great job as Norman Osborn. Tobey Maguire somehow fits as Spider-Man. I never really cared for Kirsten Dunst as MJ, but this doesn't affect my enjoyment of the movie.

Rating:

(From Tom's Random Reviews on January 1st, 2010)

The Hangover, a review by Dragonfire

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The Hangover

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So I decided to watch The Hangover again recently.  I'm not completely sure why...I guess I just decided I was in the mood for it again.  The movie is funny, but it isn't for everyone.  Some people will be turned off by the crude humor and a few things could be offensive.  The humor does work and I still found the movie funny.  It is entertaining and worth checking out.  I still love the song that Stu makes up.. very funny.  The characters are interesting and unique and the cast works well together.  

The Hangover is a funny, entertaining comedy that is worth checking out, though it isn't for everyone.



The Hangover


(From Marie's Random Movie Viewing on July 3rd, 2013)

"Friends" Marathon, a review by Rogmeister

Friends, The Complete Second Season Continues...

The One Where Ross Finds Out--While on a date (and somewhat inebriated), Rachel calls Ross on the phone and leaves him a message revealing her feelings for him.   Ross gets the message the next day while with Rachel.  Meanwhile, an out-of-work Monica helps work Chandler out so he can drop a few pounds.  One nice thing about the "Friends" DVDs is they add in some footage that wasn't there in original airings so, not only do you get footage cut for cable or syndicated airings but you get footage you never saw to begin with.  Seeing this episode, for instance, we see Ross and Julia at a pet store about to buy a cat...I can't recall if this scene was in the original airings or is one of those bonus bits thrown in for the DVDs. 

The One With The List--Ross can't seem to choose between Julie and Rachel, so Chandler urges him to make a list (on Chandler's computer) listing the pros and cons of both.  When Rachel discovers this, naturally all hell breaks loose.  Monica, still looking for work, agrees to a test with a firm, making dessert treats with a new chocolate substitute called Mockalate.  "This is what evil must taste like!", exclaims Phoebe after trying one of her treats.

The One With Phoebe's Dad--During the Christmas season, Phoebe learns where her dad (who abandoned her mother and her years ago) now lives and takes off for there in her grandmother's taxi, accompanied by Joey and Chandler.  Special bonus in this episode...Gunther speaks for the first time!  Okay, he only says about a word and a half but I'm confident he'll be speaking full sentences by the end of the season!  Meanwhile, Monica and Rachel host a Christmas party, despite the fact that Ross has broken off the knob on their radiator and now it can't be shut off, making the room about 90 degrees...



(From "Friends" Marathon on July 24th, 2009)