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FEATURE
A not-so-super hero
MOVIE REVIEW
‘Spider-Man’
Starring Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst
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■Cheesy dialogue and
mediocre acting might make
‘Spider-Man’fall short
of audiences’ expectations
Jen West
Oregon Daily Emerald
“Spider-Man” jumps onto the big
screen to celebrate the 40th an
niversary of the web-slinger’s first
appearance in Marvel Comics. The
film hits theaters nationwide today.
Although the film, directed by
Sam “Evil Dead” Raimi, does not fall
short of audiences’ expectations, it
does not exceed them either.
In this typical comic book
turned-film, shy and awkward Pe
ter Parker (played by Tobey
Maguire) is bitten by a genetically
altered spider during a high school
field trip. As a result, his body be
comes stronger, he can jump great
distances, he has developed a “spi
der sense,” and he can spit spider
webs from his wrists.
Watching Parker go through
these changes and learn how to use
his new spider abilities is hilarious.
The slapstick comedy in the film is
one of its only redeemable quali
ties,.and makes the cheesy dialogue
and mediocre acting bearable.
At first, Parker uses his powers to
make money and impress his secret
crush, Mary Jane Watson (played
by Kirsten Dunst). He throws him
self into a caged wrestling ring, pit
ting himself against Bone Saw Mc
Graw (played by “Macho Man”
Randy Savage of WWF/WCW and
Slim Jim snacks fame).
But in a tragic chain of events,
Parker’s uncle, who had been like a
father to him since his parents’
deaths, is killed, leaving Parker
with a heavy burden of guilt. His
uncle’s words, “with great power
comes great responsibility,” come
back to haunt him, and Parker
makes it his mission to use his
powers to save those in danger.
Meanwhile, his best friend’s fa
ther, business mogul Norman Os
born (played by Willem Dafoe) con
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Tobey Maguire stars as Peter Parker in ‘Spider-Man,’ which opens today in Eugene.
ducts an experiment that gives him
increased strength and also drives
him insane. As Osborn, he treats
Parker like the son he always want
ed, but as alter ego Green Goblin he
is Spider-Man’s arch nemesis.
At the same time, Parker and his
best friend, Harry (played by James
Franco), duel for the affections of
Osborn and Watson, Spider-Man
and Green Goblin duel for the safe
ty of the city.
“Spider-Man” stays true to the
comic book-style format and pen
chant for alliteration, but the thin
plot weaves a predictable web of
family intrigue, failure and betrayal.
Like many other comic books
that have found their way onto the
big screen, “Spider-Man” offers au
diences nothing new. Several of the
scenes are blatant rip-offs of other
well-known comic book movies
such as “Superman.” Even the
“Matrix”-inspired special effects
seem like cheap knock-offs.
“Spider-Man” is an enjoyable
movie to watch at matinee prices
when there is nothing better to do.
But then the film should be placed
back on the shelf with the other re
tired superheroes who aren’t quite
so super any more.
E-mail reporter Jen West
at jenwest@dailyemerald.com.
■ THE UNIVERSITY of OREGON SCHOOL o/MUSIC ®
presents
Alyssa Park, violin
Dean Kramer, piano
An exceptional evening of music by two extraordinary faculty artists.
Proceeds to benefit the School of Music's Building Campaign.
Sonata No. 3
J. S. Bach
• • •
Sonata No.7 in C Minor
Ludwig van Beethoven
• • •
Sonata No. 3 in D Minor
Johannes Brahms
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Tzigane
Maurice Ravel
Sunday, May 5*7 p.m., Beall Concert Hall
Reserved seat tickets are $30, ($20 for upper balcony) and are available in advance
from the EMU ticket office on campus: 346-4363. Credit cards accepted.