The final film in the original Spider-man trilogy, Spider-man 3 starts with Peter Parker in an unusually pleasant situation: his studies are going well, he's dating MJ, and everyone loves Spidey. But things soon take a turn for the worse when Harry (who knows his identity) attacks, an alien symbiote bonds to him, MJ breaks off the relationship, and two new villains arise: Sandman and Venom. Is this finally the end for Spider-man?
This film received mixed reviews; I liked it. The main themes are the enemy within, forgiveness (everyone does terrible things) and reconciliation. No superhero movie before or since has explored these in quite the depth that this movie did; Spidey's selfishness shows how everyone needs help- and everyone needs forgiveness. I give it high praise for tackling the theme, even if it doesn't get it exactly right.
The main dig is too many villains; I agree. Sandman is a fascinating character- a sympathy-evoking villain- but he was insufficiently explored to make room for Venom, who was similarly rushed. Throw Goblin Junior in there and it's all too hastily done.
Rating: B+
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