I'm sure you may be tired of hearing this, but Spider-man 2 really did surpass the original in every way. It is not a sequel, but a continuation of a story. People who aren't into comic book characters will love this and the fans will adore it. It is a blessing to have Sam Raimi at the helm, directing this movie in such a way that no one else could have done better. Michael Chabon, one of the best screen-writers known was on board and made a great contribution to the film. Incredible feats in this film include a wide-scale chase throughout an El-Train, the amazing transformation of Otto Octavius to Dr Octopus, and a brawl inside and out of a bank. Great acting, great story, awesome effects, and a marvelous script. This one takes the cake.