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Spider-Man 2 (2004) | Full Reaction (Patreon)

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2025-08-08 23:40:51
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I'm absolutely falling for these Spider-Man movies. They are so much more than just superhero films. I love how much human emotion they bring into the story. About struggle, sacrifice, and finding balance when life feels completely overwhelming. Peter Parker's battle with his own doubts and responsibilities felt so relatable. I found myself not only rooting for him as Spider-Man, but as a person just trying to figure out where he truly belongs. What really got me was how this movie didn't shy away from vulnerability. It showed it completely, in its true raw form. It felt like a reminder that being a hero isn't about being perfect but about choosing to keep going. Even when everything inside is saying give up. The themes of sacrifice mixed with hope was done so beautifully, and it made me feel SO deeply connected to Peter's journey. Experiencing this for the first time, especially knowing how much it's influenced superhero storytelling, gave me a true appreciation for its emotional depth and heart. Stories like this remind me why we keep coming back to these characters. Why they mean so much. They reflect our own inner battles and dreams and inspire us to be brave in our own lives. Can't wait to dive into Spider-Man 3 next! See you all there.Thank you for your support on Patreon!Relax and enjoy 🍿🌿LINK: https://youtu.be/eUmEay0BCicI watched this on Disney Plus

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Ventena

So excited to watch you watch this!!

Richard

So yeah, as others have said this is regarded as a top-tier comic book adaptation, even with the advent of the MCU it is still considered top notch. Dr Octopus was definitely one of Spidey’s main villain headaches. We were not wrong in guessing you would love it! These films catapulted super hero story-telling into the 21st century and it would never look back. Wow you put so much time and effort into your Star Wars ranking feature - I loved it! It’s amazing how well you remember the key plot points from each film. But this is incredible Kali - no reactor in history has done 3 films as big as S-Man, Pirates, and Alien (I assume) in a 3-day stretch!!! You are on fire this week 🔥What a legend 🤩 Thank you for being so awesome - we don’t deserve you!

Joe

Doc Ock is such a classic comic villain and played so well here. Are you going to be adding the 2 spider-verse movies into your Spider-Man journey? I think they are the best of the Spider-Man movies and are the best exploration of what it means to be Spider-man. Plus they are visual and audio experiences like few others.

TheJoeKerr

this one is without a doubt my fav Tobey Maguire Spider-man movie. In my opinion this movie paved the way for the other marvel movies.

kaliwali

That's awesome and I can totally see why this movie is so loved! I haven't read the comics yet, but that's really neat to hear they did such a great job with the adaptation of it to the big screen! These films are quickly becoming my favorite superhero films, ever. And I'm glad you enjoyed the Star Wars ranking on Instagram! It was really fun to make, so expect more review type content in that format over there :) It's been a paaaacked week with content this week, but at least it seems like its films that everyone has been really looking forward to!

kaliwali

Let's gooo! I really, reallyyyy loved this one so enjoy!

20 16

Will u watch the spiderman animation? It's very highly praised

kaliwali

I heard that the spider-verse movies are incredible! I actually watched Across the Spider Verse with the Discord back when I was streaming and it first came out (in 2023!) I'll skip that one, obviously, but I'm looking forward to the first one and I heard there is another coming in a few years!

kaliwali

I can 100% see why. It was SO good! I've been very blown away by these movies so far

kaliwali

Yes! I've heard great things about those as well!

Joe

That’s great! Curious if you’ll want to re watch across after you have seen the first. And yes, Beyond the Spider verse comes out next year to close out trilogy.

Ventena

That guy you couldn't place when Peter was trying to get into the play for the first time was Bruce Campbell, who was the wrestling announcer from the first movie who gave him the name Spider-Man.

The Amazing Webhead

Good reaction! This up there as one of the best superhero movies ever made. So relatable, full of drama, & heart. The movie really highlights a core aspect of Spider-Man’s character from the comics, shows, & games that he can’t catch a break. Everything he does to balance his double life often leads to consequences whether it’s through jobs or relationships. Yet he continues to do the right thing & finding balance. The Tom Holland movies showed glimpses of that but a common criticism people with those movies are a lack of everyday problems for MCU Peter like money issues. Doctor Octopus or Doc Ock is an iconic villain as he, Green Goblin, & another character you haven’t met yet are Peter’s three biggest/main villains from the lore. Ock is also the leader of a supervillain team consist of other Spider-Man villains. So much to love about this movie.

Dude Longcouch

The guy who you said looked familiar (the usher at the theater) - that's legendary B movie actor Bruce Campbell, one of my favorite actors and human beings period. He's been in lots of amazing stuff, and he also frequently appears in Sam Raimi works. They go back a long way, along with Sam's brother Ted and also Lucy Lawless (who you've seen recently as the Cylon reporter in BSG) when they all worked together on Xena: Warrior Princess. Sorry, I could talk about Bruce Campbell and how amazing he is all day long, but I'll end with this - he also cameo'd in Spider-Man 1 as the wrestling announcer (so he's canonically the guy who gave Spider-Man his name in this universe), and I hope it's not considered a spoiler to say he will also be cameoing in Spider-Man 3 - see if you can spot him!

FearTheTREMOR

Yeah Spider-Man 2 is such a beautiful film. I wont say the same things everyone else has said about why this is so amazing, with the themes of sacrifice, and figuring out who you're going to be, but I will say something Stan Lee felt was core to Spider-Man. When the first comics came out, it featured Spider-Man being a plain, ordinary average Joe. Peter has a job, hes poor, struggling to pay rent, and trying to keep up with life just like any other person. Stan said it was so important that Peter feels like a normal person, who also has powers and has to fit superheroing into his life. Because thats relatable. Every person is a mess, trying to figure out what they want out of life. And Sam Raimi fully understands the assignment in this trilogy and nails it right on the head. I love the connection that Peter has with the people of New York as well. Spider-Man is a street level hero, hes always interacting with the average citizen, because well... hes one of them, and thats why they love him 😅 I am VERY excited to see your take on Spider-Man 3. You'll definitely have lots to talk about lol see you then Kali!

Ventena

Yeah, but you gave more detail

Richard

OK so now I watched - so emotional! This really affected you. It seems like every possible traumatic thing we have to go through in life happened to Peter within a few days. Most people would collapse under the intense pressure, it takes someone with extraordinary fiber to hold up. Anyway, just loved your empathy for Peter and his multi-layered existential struggle; not to mention the huge unrequited love story which honestly probably all of us went through in our teens. This was a really intense emotional reaction and I appreciate sharing it. “people cutting onions in here” 😂 Never apologize for your tears Kali - they go straight into our hearts! But you got to laugh a lot too so that was awesome.

Dude Longcouch

Yeah, the operating room scene in particular is vintage Sam Raimi, filled with all the trademarks of his B horror films. The chainsaw is a reference to Ash from the Evil Dead movies.

Calu

Great reaction Kali! This one is by far my favorite of the earlier five movies (Raimi's trilogy and the Andrew Garfield pair). Your concern about Spiderman's identity being exposed when he was unmasked on the train was very sweet, but it made me chuckle a bit as there were very few people that had camera phones in 2004 - the I-Phone was not introduced until 2007, I believe - not like these days where everybody would have been posting his picture on social media and trying to make money out of it. Kind of sad when you think about it. 😮😉

Cory Stanish

The comic book art in the opening credits was the work of Alex Ross, a well-known comic book artist whose whole style is just super-realistic watercolors. He's done some really amazing work for both DC and Marvel comics and more.

Jojo Garlin

The Suit in the Trash is based on an iconic panel in the comics where Peter tries to quit being Spider-Man for a while. Also Peter losing his powers is something that happened from time to time. The first time it happened was ironically against Doc Ock, but it was because he was sick with a cold, Otto actually unmasked him in front of everybody but because he didn’t have his powers and wasn’t fighting how he usually does everybody including Otto just thought he was impersonating Spider-Man.

Phil Stubblefield

Delightful reaction, Kali! I saw this movie many years ago and had forgotten nearly everything, including whether Peter and MJ got together at the end. But then I remembered her final line just moments before she said it: "Go get 'em, tiger!" As you say, these Tobey Maguire movies make Spider-Man so relatable. In many ways, Peter Parker is Everyman, and we can each relate to his personal struggles. OTOH, what really infuriates me is that Peter thinks he can decide the future for both himself and MJ without her input at all! There's a well-known, classic romance film in which the female lead does something very similar. (I won't name it to avoid spoilers in case you ever watch it...) I went into that movie with such high expectations. Many people hold it in high esteem, describing it as "So romantic and tragic!" Not me! I came out infuriated with what I saw as selfish and presumptive behavior on the part of that particular character. Fortunately, in this film, MJ eventually calls Peter out! "I know you think we can't be together, but can't you respect me enough to let me make my own decision?" Exactly, MJ! Thank you for finally knocking Peter upside the head when he needed it! Near the end, you said, "I don't know who keeps cutting onions in here, but they need to stop!" Kali, don't you understand that your tremendously tender heart is one of the main reasons why we watch you? It's *your* biggest superpower! You inspire us, so please don't ever feel the need to apologize for it! Random notes: * Let's go, Pixel! Holding your ground against that young upstart Remy! * Kali, during the opening credits: "The kiss! He really got so much water up his nose during that." My friend, at that age, I would have gladly suffered water up my nose to get a kiss from Kirsten Dunst! Those dimples! 😍 * Emily Deschanel as the receptionist! I didn't know who she was when I first saw this movie. (Later, I binged all 12 seasons of Bones...) * Otto's wife is played by Donna Murphy, whom I fell in love with as Captain Picard's love interest in Star Trek: Insurrection (aka ST IX). * It wasn't until I read the Wikipedia article that I realized that J. Jonah Jameson's secretary is played by Elizabeth Banks, known to me from the Pitch Perfect and Hunger Games movies. Her dark brunette wig fooled me... Now I can hardly wait for Spider-Man 3, which I have *not* seen! Let's go! 😁

Jojo Garlin

Also Sam Raimi the Director of this movie directed the Evil Dead movies so he’s pretty good at doing horror

BloodSwine

dash board was my jam back when hahaha

BloodSwine

gotta check this out haha

Lastboyscout73

Yes, I believe the MCU knew how impactful these Spider-Man movies were and didn't want to rehash the origin stories. Any comic book movie fan already knew the Spider-Man origin so personally I was glad the MCU didn't start him from scratch again when he was finally allowed to be a part of the MCU. I really like the MCU Spider-Man but Spider-Man 2 with Tobey is one of the all time great super hero movies. I look forward to your reaction to the next one. You always find positivity in these movies and I will be honest, I have never watched 3 all the way through. I plan to do so with your reaction though and of course it will be interesting to see your opinion of it. I don't remember if you said so or not but I personally hope you go on to the Andrew Garfield version of Spider-Man after your done with this trilogy. I'm a fan of those movies as well and as I mentioned to you a long time ago, it will be important in the future MCU movies. Great reaction as usual, I haven't had time to sit down and watch a lot of your other reactions lately but I will always watch the Super-hero ones lol. I see Alien won by 1 vote. I do hope you decide to do Edge of Tomorrow as well but if you are going to watch Alien then at minimum you have to watch Aliens after imo. If you continue from there it gets a bit messy. A personal funny story about Aliens, I was a senior in High School when it came out. There was this girl that I had been trying to get the courage to ask out for awhile and finally did. We went to see Aliens and that movie was so good, I forgot she was there until the end lol. Just prepare yourself for sci-fi horror. :)

M1 Maz

I just love how real and grounded this felt, and really not like a super hero movie in all the best ways. The real enemy for Peter to fight was the struggles within. And that made him so relatable. Especially trying to balance what he wants to do with what he knows he needs to do Also, just have to mention how awesome J.K. Simmons has been! He just always fits into the 'angry guy' role so well LOL

Jonathan D

Awesome reaction to this movie!!! I have never cried over Spiderman 2. After watching the movie again and your reaction, I actually cried. I always thought this movie was amazing and had excellent writing, and you solidified that. Thank you!!!

SultanOfSwing

Not sure if you've seen them, but if not you should definitely react to the Nolan Batman trilogy

Kristoffer

When we were young, we all wanted to be like Spider-Man, but when we grew up, we realized we wanted the strength of Peter Parker.

Kristoffer

"Go get em Tiger" Is the most iconic MJ line from the comics, nice that they included it here in the end!

Kristoffer

You are right to not really get the MCU spider-man fully, because you didnt know spider-man before hand. I and many others really appreciate Toms MCU Spider-Man because we already know all about Spider-Man, thats why the MCU skipped his origins, we already had gotten it before, and they wanted to catapult Spider-Man into their universe without wasting time, and at the time he got introduced in the MCU, he didnt get introduced as "This is the first time we see this comic book superhero on the big screen", like Iron Man, Thor, Black Panther, Cap etc.

Justyn

I was 4 or 5 when spider-man 1 came out, and its probably the first film i can remember seeing in a theater. ive noticed some interesting things about these first 2 upon rewatching for the first time in probably 15 years. I promise ill try to not make this comment too long lol. 1. Peters origin is indeed dark, and like batman is an inherently very tragic character. His stories often revolve around how much his own personal well being suffers from his heroism. I believe this theme of tragedy is a large reason why those are 2 of the most popular comic book characters of all time, if not THE 2 most popular. 2. I wish we got some more shots of it in this trilogy, but maguires web swinging is beautiful, elegant and has a much more ballet dancer/swimming feel to it than subsequent iterations do. 3. The side characters REALLY carry the atmosphere of this version of NYC on their backs and its perfect. From petes landlord, to the pizza shop owner, to the other wrestlers and the people in the crowd, or on the train. The random people and kids on the street we get lines of dialogue from, to everyone working at the daily bugle captained by the iconic JK simmons playing THE definitive version of the character of J. Jonah jameson. So much so, that he actually gets brought back as the character in the tom holland ones as well. Simmons is THE best side character in these films and his delivery of every single line is absolutely perfect cinema lolololol. 4. Ive also underrated how good maguires acting is in these. His facial expressions, while sometimes a bit silly looking, are subtle yet distinct enough to really pull at the heartstrings. My new favorite scene is in the first, when hes sitting on his bed facing the camera after uncle ben dies, aunt may enters the frame from the background, comes into focus, puts her hand on his shoulder, and leaves exiting the frame all in one long uncut shot and maguire goes from, numb, to sad, to regretful, to hopeful, comforted, resolved, angry, vengeful, all in one still close-up without saying anything and its truly masterful. And finally, something ive noticed about these after all these years, is just how well (mostly) they are edited. I noticed it in the first film, during the suit concept drawing montage, as well as the goblin crashing the festival scene. That many of the shots and transitions, while at first i felt they were too choppy and a little confusing, actually make these films feel like a comic book on a screen in a way that is so cool and gives them a more unique artistic identity than the other 2 live action adaptations in my opinion. Reimis horror style of quick zoom-in close-ups and jumpscares translated SO well to comic book movies. So many of the transitions seem to be panning up and to the left or right, adding motion blur and imitating what your eyes might do when looking from one panel to the next or turning a page in a comic. Super super cool detail that i never noticed previously, and is what i think gives these movies the cozy familiar feel that they have. I guess i failed ad not making the comment too long but i haven't commented on a post in a while so i figure im overdue 🤣🤣 great reaction as always, cant wait for 3!

KJ

Aunt May the MVP 🥰

kaliwali

Yesss! Thank you so much. It was bugging me so badly because I could feel you all yelling in my ear "It's HIM, duh!" 🤣🤣 I knew he was from the previous film but just couldn't place who.

kaliwali

Yesss. "He can't catch a break" is 100% the entire feeling in this film. And now I totally understand why Tom Holland's Spider-Man films get any criticism. These are just deeper, on that real human level. And it hits way differently because of that! The train scene actually broke me and healed me at the same time. I feel like that is such a huge Spider-Man moment. The neighborhood finally have his back for all he's done for them in the shadows. Phew! I love love loved this one. I see now why these films are held so high!

kaliwali

Yesss! I could NOT place him and it was bugging me so badly because I knew I had seen him very recently 🤣🔥 These Spider-Man films have been my first introduction to Bruce Campbell, but I'll have to check out more of him apparently! And definitely not a spoiler- I'm glad you said something so I can look out for him in Spider-Man 3!

kaliwali

WHAT this song was WRITTEN for Spider-Man 2!? Stop. I'm now deceased after discovering that two of my all-time in-my-feels songs that got me through tough times (Hero being the other one from last film) were specifically made for these films. 🔥 Thank you for sharing!

kaliwali

I definitely agree that this film is incredible and up there with my favorites as well so far in superhero movies I've seen (through the MCU only so far of course haha). Very crazy to hear that someone like you hasn't seen all of Spider-Man 3 yet! But I hope you'll share your thoughts about it when you do! And YES I will definitely be checking out Andrew Garfield's version of Spider-Man as well as the animated ones down the road. Then I'll jump into the X-Men films, then batman. I am gonna post a visual roadmap for anyone interested along with the schedule next week so everyone knows where I'm going with my hero journey while I break from the MCU! Also, since it was such a close tie I am definitely going to be jumping into Edge of Tomorrow next week! I'm sure a lot of people will be excited to hear that :) But Alien was CRAZY haha. That reaction will come tomorrow evening-ish!

kaliwali

I totally agree! I absolutely love these films for how grounded they feel. So much emotion, so many onions lol. I had no clue Spider-Man's story was so deep and windy, but I have been loving how they tell it! And yessss J.K. Simmons went hard in this role! He really does have that "angry guy" vibe down to a T 🤣 Glad you're enjoying these as much as I have been tho!

kaliwali

Definitely on my list of must see!

kaliwali

Aww wow! I'm not sure if I should say thank you or I'm sorry that my reaction made you cry 🤣 But I'm glad you enjoyed it! I have really been loving my time in these movies though. They are SO good! Can't wait for the next one

kaliwali

I definitely got a waaaay different feel from Tom Holland's Spider-man because they didn't dive deep into his background like this.. Now it's time to rewatch those movies because this changes everything!

kaliwali

This was a really awesome read so I'm glad it went longer than you expected haha. I understand now why everyone praises Raimi for his Spider-Man trilogy! It's hard to swallow sometimes, but Peter's story really is tragic at its core. But this is what makes him feel super relatable and timeless. And YES to the ballet-like web swinging! Funny you mention that because I was just watching an Instagram Reel that Tom Holland posted with him swinging for the new Spider-Man movie and I was realizing just how much effort and work they need to put in to get that swing perfect 👀🔥 I'm also with you on the side characters, too. It all feels very NYC! And I honestly hadn't thought about how the editing mimics a comic book turn until you described it, but you're so right! What a genius touch. Thank you so much for sharing and enjoying this journey with me! Can't wait fo the next one :)

McShades

I agree with you about the MCU Spider-Man, the movies are fun but Tobey McGuire is the classic Spider-Man.

Giancarlo Gasparin

Great reaction! This was easily one of the best Spider-Man films ever made. Can't wait until we get to No Way Home and the Spider-verse movies.

Giancarlo Gasparin

Facts. I initially dismissed the Spider-verse movies for the exact same reason, and then proceeded to be absolutely blown away by them. 11/10 movies.

Ray

In New York City, Peter's studio apartment would cost about $1100 a month in 2004.