Solidly entertaining throughout, and with some improvement in performances, Spider-Man 2 is not a great superhero film, but it is a very enjoyable one. Needless to say, due to Tobey Maguire in the lead role, and Raimi's directing style, there are bound to be quite a few silly moments throughout the film. Things can feel random or a bit out of place at times, though I can't help but feel I enjoyed the film better than the first. Besides some few notable moments that many may recognize today, Spider-Man 2 I feel is ultimately a much better written film than the previous installment, as the characters on the screen feel like more than just outlines. The depth into the characters is definitely seen more this time around, and I enjoyed delving into the character of Doc Ock, played by Alfred Molina, who I believe is the standout in this film. James Franco is also quite good in this film, as well as J.K. Simmons as always, who always brings his A-game to his performance. The action scenes, especially those containing large amounts of CGI are a bit dated, but no point of the film ever feels dull or boring. It's an entertaining superhero romp, that is far from perfect, but one that kept me engaged and smiling with until the end. My Rating: 8.5/10