This is so much more than a super-hero movie. This is a movie that has something -- indeed quite a lot -- to say about loyalty, responsibility, dedication, and self-sacrifice for a higher purpose. The focus of this film is more on Peter Parker than on Spider-man, on the costs of being a super-hero ("with great power comes great responsibility").

It is a genuine tour de force, excellent in every respect. This is a superhero movie for people who hate superhero movies and a profound movie for people who hate serious movies and only like "good flicks." Don't miss this movie -- and it's certainly better on the big screen than it will be on all but the very best home systems.