SpiderMan 3 - A Review

SpiderMan3 - The battle within

This movie has roped in one of the most dreaded villain of all times, the Sand-man। Played by Thomas Haden Church, Sand-man could not have been brought to life better New Goblin has a geeky air-board, sleeker and more versatile than the air-board of the old goblin - Eddie Brock (Topher Grace) is a challenge to Spidey both in his social as well as in super-human persona.
Spiderman, the 1st move had one opponent for Spidey. Spiderman 2 had two opponents (Harry Osborn fuelling Dr.Octopus). In these lines, Spiderman 3 has three opponents – New Goblin, Sand-man and Venom. Major characters, Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst and James Franco have matured behind the screen. As good pals in their real life, MJ and Spidey share a warm onscreen chemistry.
James has matured physically, over his previous appearance and this has suited his role of the New Goblin/Harry Osborn really well. J. Jonah Jameson (J.K. Simmons) - the newspaper owner, May Parker (Rosemary Harris) - foster mother to Spidey, have their same old part to play.
This movie showcases the romantic feuds and jealousy pangs between couples, as in case of Peter and Mary Jane। Peter, basking in the glory of Spiderman, neglects MJ, whose career is not going well। But most importantly, true to the tag line - ‘the Battle Within’ this movie has successfully highlighted three characters that have successfully fought the darker side in them। Firstly, Spiderman though loved the strength and agility (Venom) the black suit brought to him, yet he let it go as he realized that it was fueling the evil and revengeful side of his. Secondly Osborn Jr, bereft of his father and his lady love, fought away his hatred for Peter (who was again responsible for his scarred face) and went out to help him in times of need, just as a true friend would have done. Thirdly even Sand-man, realizing that his genuine need for money had transformed him into an ugly person (both physically as well as qualitatively), retreated and eventually won the battle within.
To conclude, a value for money movie with flavors of action, drama, special-effects and a moral to top all.