If the first movie was the blueprint of an origin story, this one is the blueprint of hero movies in general. The balancing act that Rami started in the first Spider-Man really comes to fruition in this movie. This is what spiderman is supposed to be, a dorky kid dealing with extreme personal problems while battling over-the-top, goofy villains and Raimi's style is perfect for it. It gives the movie a light-hearted, funny vibe but it isn't afraid to take the struggles of its characters seriously and their struggles are refreshingly not always the big bad. Al of the characters are suffering from the choices Peter made and the results they had on their lives. This is superhero drama perfection.

It isn't a perfect film thought. The CGI has aged poorly and the performances and overall style aren't for everyone. It is however the best character study of Peter Parker and his friends and is the best movie from this trilogy.