And From What I Hear, He Can Do Whatever a Spider Can

Sometimes, when something is getting a lot of praise, it seems like it's of little value to heap more on. However, I believe that inclination is wrong, and we should fight it. If something is truly worthy saying something good about, there is no such thing as too much.

Which brings me to this summer's best movie, Spider-Man 2.

This is a wonderful movie with action, good dialogue, an interesting (albeit comic-booky) story, good acting, laugh-out-loud funny parts, and amazing special effects. It's worth noting that not only has the art of CGI improved since the first Spider-Man, but so has the ability of the director and editors to mesh it seamlessly with the live action. There are no transitions between the live action scenes and the special effects scenes -- they blur together perfectly. That's a tribute to both the direction and the technology (and the artistry to use the technology).

It also shouldn't be a surprise that the story and dialogue are good, considering that genius writer Michael Chabon was involved, at least at some level.

I thought the first Spider-Man movie was pretty good, but it had its flaws. This movie, however, is absolutely wonderful, firing on all cylinders. I can't recommend it more highly.

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