Three words: Too many plots.
Let me explain why I think that’s what did this movie in. See, movies, or all story telling for that matter, has to have a main plot. The chief character struggling to maintain his relationship. Or having to face a formidable enemy. Or needing to keep his job and sanity together whilst hurdle on top of hurdle are forced his way.
In retrospect, that’s what Spiderman I and II were pretty good at. Classic, simple and effective story – telling. A simple, ordinary guy with not a care in the world is thrown into a situation where he needs to deal – and in the process, develop maturity and strength of character in a hurry. THAT is what the drama is about Spiderman (as opposed to out – for – revenge Batman or born – to – be – a – hero Superman). EVERYTHING ELSE, as I’ve said so many times before in other reviews, is secondary to the chief protagonist’s struggles. The subplots, the pretty girl, the effects (MOST ESPECIALLY the effects), and all others are all secondary to the main story.
But the problem is, which plot was the main one? To be honest, until now, many days after I caught the first showing not only can I not discern which is the main story, but neither can I recall the details as well, obviously because there was far too much it wants you to remember.
is possible that this spider-man installment was designed for a younger audience? children have an average attention span of 2 minutes, therefore to arrest their attention, there is a need to shift from one storyline to another (like sesame street?).
with all the spider-man lunch boxes, dog tags, playsets, etc. in the market today, and his coverpage appearance on K-Zone magazine (double feature with Shrek 3!), this must be a children’s flick disguised as a mature film :)
hi tessa i the kids market is something the producers will never have to worry about. They’ll always watch every Spidey movie. Even I would.
i’d rather watch shrek :)
musta ka na? havent heard from you for a loooooonnnnggg time now.
*Yawn*