I remember everything about the night I saw this movie, at a retro drive-in theater, just like it was yesterday. That was almost 20 years ago now, and as far as superhero movies go..this one still hasn't been topped.

First things first- I love Batman, I've seen the Dark Knight more times than I can recall. Spider-Man 2 is better. Though, I may have a slight bias- Spider-Man might be my favorite character in any medium, across all genre of film, television, even video games. There is something about a young guy struggling to support the corner of the world he's vowed to protect, just as well as juggling his relationships, job, college life, and yet still staying strong enough to pay his bills (even if they're late) despite the harsh realities thrown his way that really..speaks to me. This movie throws all of this at you and more. You truly feel Peter's life crumbling around him, as that weight he's vowed to bear becomes too much for both Peter Parker and Spider-man. The humanity in seeing Peter struggle to withhold his true feelings for Mary Jane, and more importantly, his knowledge of Uncle Ben's death from Aunt May, all because he's Spider-Man, can be felt. You're a witness to his struggles as Peter Parker, his triumphs, and failures as Spider-Man, and his evident resurrection as both- Peter Parker, your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. It's spectacular in every way. With the perfect touch of cheesy.

Superhero movies aren't made like this anymore and I can't understand why. Go for the kickass action, stay for love story, the everlasting drama that is life.

Finally, to be honest...I love Tom Holland. The dude is talented as hell and reminds me of comic book Peter Parker like no other actor has. But Tobey Maguire will forever be my Spider-Man.