Review of Spider-Man (2002) by Travis C — 13 May 2015

While not true to the comics, Raimi brings a creative and refreshing superhero story to the audience.

This review of Spider-Man (2002) was written by Travis C on 13 May 2015.

Spider-Man has generally received positive reviews.

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