As a rule, there are way too many adaptations of comics (especially the superhero kind, which I don't like) and sequels coming out of Hollywood. So if there's a sequel to a comic adaptation, that bodes ill.

Not so in the case of Spiderman 2. And it's not about the action sequences, that look like they had a very big budget. If you like those, you won't be disappointed.

No, Spiderman 2 invites you to think, without being pushy on the morals front. There are no meaningful speeches or metaphors that a toddler would understand. Instead, there is plenty of humour that doesn't get too tacky, and there are even tender moments, notably at the end of the subway scene. That one, I actually found touching.

It's difficult to elaborate on the film without giving too much away. But if you have a chance to see it, it's well worth it. It can be mindless action if you want it, but it's much more than that.