The Official "Spider-Man 3" Movie News & Rumors Thread, Part 3 (Possible Spoilers)

[The Penguin]

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Spider-Man 3 comes your way May 4. Continue the news & rumors discussions here.

Previous Threads
Part 2 (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=169278)
Part 1 (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=131219)

[Jacob T. Paschal]

YAAAAAAY! Third thread, screw you...everbody without a third thread!!!

From the last I read Dunst said she didn't mind coming back but she needed ol' Raimi to come back and he wants to, so...

[Xurk]

Could this thread be mirrored in CBC, like the previous two were? It makes it easier to spot :)

[Michael24]

Since Dunst is saying she's up for coming back, I guess that means she's not being killed off in the third film. (Unless it's all just a lie to make it seem that way.)

However, I do hate when actors say they'd only return for a sequel if it's the same director. As if that particular director is the only one capable of doing a good job. Even if Raimi does do the fourth film, he's bound to quit at some point and have another director step in, and if the new guys is perfectly capable of doing a good job, why not just come back? I don't understand it.

[S.C.B]

However, I do hate when actors say they'd only return for a sequel if it's the same director. As if that particular director is the only one capable of doing a good job. Even if Raimi does do the fourth film, he's bound to quit at some point and have another director step in, and if the new guys is perfectly capable of doing a good job, why not just come back? I don't understand it.

A good working relationship is hard to come by. If you were working as part of a group with a boss you all worked well with and enjoyed being around, wouldn't you rather work like that than invite another boss in?

[Blue Beetle]

I thought sequels were confirmed.

[Michael24]

A good working relationship is hard to come by. If you were working as part of a group with a boss you all worked well with and enjoyed being around, wouldn't you rather work like that than invite another boss in?

I see what you're saying, but who's to say a new boss couldn't be just the same? I mean, it is possible.

[Jacob T. Paschal]

I thought sequels were confirmed.

Nope, nothing is on paper but Dunst, Raimi, Arad, and Ziskin have been the most vocal about sequels. Word has it that Sony is in talks with the writer of the first film, David Koepp to write a 4th.

Honestly, this is the Raimi-verse and I would rather not having another director take over his continuity.

[Pepperidge]

If Raimi does another film, I'd really like to see him take on Mysterio. I could easily imagine an entire film based around him.

It would be interesting to see Carnage re-interpreted for film (if the novelization for SM3 is any indication Connors could be connected to his creation, similar to Ultimate), but I think that can wait for a later film.

[CyborgRex]

http://media.movies.ign.com/media/041/041073/vids_1.html

I don't know if this was posted yet at all but this new trailer was added to ign. At about 2:41 there is a very quick but cool looking shot of a leaping Venom if you pause the video at the right second.

[BCVM22]

http://media.movies.ign.com/media/041/041073/vids_1.html

I don't know if this was posted yet at all but this new trailer was added to ign. At about 2:41 there is a very quick but cool looking shot of a leaping Venom if you pause the video at the right second.

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r71/bcvm22/VenomLarge.png

[CyborgRex]

Awesome

[Jacob T. Paschal]

Finally, the trailer that premiered at Wonder Con and with 300 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuN9paxfBPA).

[Xurk]

That link is down now... did you mean this trailer (http://www.movie-list.net/exclusive/spider-man3-trl3.mov)? Because that is SWEET!

Can't wait :) I don't have to wait as long as the US though, seeing as the movie comes out on the 1st of May here in The Netherlands...

[Jacob T. Paschal]

That link is down now... did you mean this trailer (http://www.movie-list.net/exclusive/spider-man3-trl3.mov)? Because that is SWEET!

Can't wait :) I don't have to wait as long as the US though, seeing as the movie comes out on the 1st of May here in The Netherlands...

Yes to the first, I hate you to the second.

[Captain Zechs]

I read an article on MSNBC, talking to Toby about a 4th, the main theme was pretty much he wasn't sure whether he would or wouldn't.

[Jacob T. Paschal]

I read an article on MSNBC, talking to Toby about a 4th, the main theme was pretty much he wasn't sure whether he would or wouldn't.

I hope Raimi and Sargent can produce something strong enough to pull him back then!

[Captain Zechs]

Article:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18026795/

[symbiote]

I can't think of anybody who would fit the part as much as Tobey does. They keep mentioning Jake Gyllenhaal but I just can't see it.

[Captain Highwind]

I can't think of anybody who would fit the part as much as Tobey does. They keep mentioning Jake Gyllenhaal but I just can't see it.

[/URL][URL="http://imageshack.us"]http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/8733/jakegyllenhaalnd1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Eh. He looks more like a Harry Osborn or some other supporting character.

[ShadowGUN]

I can't think of anybody who would fit the part as much as Tobey does. They keep mentioning Jake Gyllenhaal but I just can't see it.

How about JK Simmons. He makes a great Spider Man (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3myJHye9gQ).

LOL

Serioulsy you know who make a great Spider Man:Milo Ventimiglia(from Heroes)

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/7b/Peterpetrelli.jpg

Just look at him.He looks more like Toby than Jake Gyllenhaal does. Not to mention he already has the experieced of playing a super hero.

[Captain Highwind]

How about JK Simmons. He makes a great Spider Man (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3myJHye9gQ).

...o_O

[The Clown Prince]

If you know where to look you might find some Spider-Man 3 reviews coming out of Tokyo. From what I've read, Spider-Man 3 is the best one the series and really improves on what made number 2 great. While not a full fledged review (and no spoilers), here is an article from Reuters talking about the movie itself after having been shown in Tokyo.

BTW, don't know if it's already been mentioned here, (I'm sure it has) but the below article reports a budget of $250 million(!) Though, Sony's money was well spent as we all know it will make that back alone here in the states and probably double that over seas...


TOKYO (April 17) - Even superheroes get the blues, as "Spider-Man" discovers in this latest sequel during which he confronts a mutant made of sand, a vengeful former friend and, ultimately, himself.

"Spider-Man 3" is packed with stunning special effects such as the crumbling, morphing Sandman and an evil black suit that brings out a person's dark side, but the characters also show a psychological complexity rarely seen in action movies.

In the sequel, Peter Parker, played by Tobey Maguire , is finally enjoying life with the beautiful Mary Jane Watson, played by Kristen Dunst, when he discovers a mysterious black suit that gives him special powers, but also stirs hidden feelings of bitterness and revenge.

The ensuing battle between good and evil, revenge and forgiveness, is played out in airborne superhero fights as well as more mundane rows with friends and colleagues.

"To see Spider-Man cry so much was different," said Gerry Penacoli, a critic for Extra entertainment magazine, after seeing the "Spider-Man" preview in Tokyo ahead of the evening premiere.

"It's more intense -- you still have great action but certainly it's the deepest of the three. Kids and adults will learn so much more from this than from a movie that's just wham-shezam," he added.

SHREWD SELL

The impressive special effects were also a reminder of the production cost of slightly more than $250 million, making the movie a huge financial gamble for Sony Corp.'s Columbia Pictures.

The gamble paid off for "Spider-Man" and "Spider-Man 2," which grossed $822 million and $783 million world wide, respectively.

While sequels tend to do less well than the original movie, "Spider-Man 3" could draw new fans with its intricate plot and more rounded characters.

Launching the sequel in Japan, home to a huge community of superhero comic fans, rather than the United States is also seen as a shrewd push into the faster-growing international market that could help box-office revenues.

On Monday morning, "Spider-Man" posters were plastered all over Tokyo's futuristic Roppongi Hills complex, where the movie was shown, and the initial reaction from Japanese viewers was positive.

"It's better than 'Spider-Man 2'. He's more human, there's more tension between Peter Parker and his Spider-Man character," said Kumiko Hayashida, a movie critic who writes for online entertainment Web sites.

"The story is better, more psychological. And Japanese people like animation, so they like this story because of the comic."

"Spider-Man" originated as a comic book hero and Marvel Entertainment Inc. still holds the rights to the character.

After the premiere in Tokyo, the movie's makers travel to London on April 23 and then Rome, Berlin, Madrid, Moscow, Stockholm and New York. The movie debuts globally on May 4.

And if "Spider-Man 3" is a success, will there be another sequel? Maguire has not commented on whether he would slip into the Spider-Man costume a fourth time, but critics did their own guesswork after the preview.

"I can't believe they'll leave it at that, it's left wide open for another one," said Penacoli.


The Clown Prince

[Discloner]

Serioulsy you know who make a great Spider Man:Milo Ventimiglia(from Heroes)Ehhhhh. He's got the look kinda - but Ventimiglia oozes a tough guy persona - especially with his accent. Doesn't really fit the Parker image, for me at least.

Also I've been meaning to post the cap from the trailer - but I reaaaaaally enjoy this nice little touch:
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/8190/venomshadowvs9.jpg


BTW, don't know if it's already been mentioned here, (I'm sure it has) but the below article reports a budget of $250 million(!) Though, Sony's money was well spent as we all know it will make that back alone here in the states and probably double that over seas..Also they don't have to spend as much on advertising since it's a sequel to a sequel. They talk about it in this article (http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117963193.html?categoryid=13&cs=1) (which also says the budget clocked in at $258m) - The advertising budget for Spiderman 2 was smaller then for Spiderman 1 due to it being an established franchise (naturally); and this film follows that trend being smaller then both.

[Anwar]

You like that they showed the symbiote's shadow at it's about to attach to Tobey, or that it looks like it's about to bite into him by forming a "mouth"?

[Hanshotfirst113]

The novel of the script by Peter David is out now.

[Discloner]

You like that they showed the symbiote's shadow at it's about to attach to Tobey, or that it looks like it's about to bite into him by forming a "mouth"?
Perhaps it's hard to tell because it's a still image - but in the trailer it's in the shape of Venom's head (ie - Jagged teeth, eye sockets, tongue). I liked that.

[Ahiru-kun]

From what I've seen in the new commercial trailer, it looks like Rami is going to put his own little B-horror movie twist on Venom.

[JustJack]

From what I've seen in the new commercial trailer, it looks like Rami is going to put his own little B-horror movie twist on Venom.

Venom is pure B-horror movie. He's a space sludge that eat's brains and makes people evil. Hell, Venom is pure 80's B-horror movie.

[Young Justice]

Venom is pure B-horror movie. He's a space sludge that eat's brains and makes people evil. Hell, Venom is pure 80's B-horror movie.

I've just rewatched Spider Man 2 today. I was amazed how Sam Raimi could make so much scenes in a B-horror style without turning the tone of the whole movie.

[Xurk]

Wow, is this is actually a freeze-frame from the movie, this is great:

http://img1.putfile.com/main/4/11104233633.jpg

[Silly McGooses]

That pic's not working.

[Jacob T. Paschal]

http://www.comingsoon.net/images/venommarquee.jpg

[Silly McGooses]

still not workin...:anime:

[Jacob T. Paschal]

still not workin...:anime:

Even my post above yours? I can see it.

[BatKid]

Yeah, it's not working.

[Xurk]

Stupid hotlink protection :p

On my own space:

http://www.xurk.net/zooi/11104233633.jpg

[Ed Liu]

Sam Raimi just spoke to Comic Book Resources about the movie (http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=10374). The quote that makes me the most nervous:


I had worked on the story with my brother Ivan. Primarily, it was a story that featured the Sandman. It was really about Peter, Mary Jane, Harry and that new character. When we were done, Avi Arad, my partner and president of Marvel at the time, came to me and said "Sam, you're not paying attention to the fans enough. You need to think about them. You've made two movies now with your favorite villains and now you're about to make another one with your favorite villains. The fans love Venom. He is the fan-favorite. All Spider-Man readers love Venom. Even though you came from '70s Spider-Man, this is what the kids are thinking about. Please incorporate Venom. Listen to the fans now."

I think the trailers present what looks like an incredibly overstuffed movie and one that is in danger of collapsing under its own weight. Now I discover that including Venom was Avi Arad's idea. Someone somewhere has not learned the lesson of the Batman movies between the first Burton movie and Batman Begins...

-- Ed

[Young Justice]

Sam Raimi just spoke to Comic Book Resources about the movie (http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=10374).

I think the trailers present what looks like an incredibly overstuffed movie and one that is in danger of collapsing under its own weight. Now I discover that including Venom was Avi Arad's idea. Someone somewhere has not learned the lesson of the Batman movies between the first Burton movie and Batman Begins...

-- Ed

The only difference is that Sam Raimi is much more commited to the hero he is writing/directing than Joel Schumacher and even Tim Burton. I think Raimi could actually handle in a good way an impository suggestion by a Movie Executive.

[FightingDreamer]

The only difference is that Sam Raimi is much more commited to the hero he is writing/directing than Joel Schumacher and even Tim Burton. I think Raimi could actually handle in a good way an impository suggestion by a Movie Executive.


Considering that Raimi's kept the idiocy that is Avi Arad at bay for the past two movies, I would agree.

[Michael24]

I think the trailers present what looks like an incredibly overstuffed movie and one that is in danger of collapsing under its own weight.
-- Ed

Finally, I discover I'm not alone. I've been saying the exact same thing for I don't know how long. I've been worried about the film for that very same reason for quite awhile now, and while I certainly plan to see it in the theater, I'm going in with rather low expectations. (Which it pains me to say considering how much I freakin' loved the first film.)

[FightingDreamer]

Finally, I discover I'm not alone. I've been saying the exact same thing for I don't know how long.

Heck, I've known it too, but my faith in Raimi overrides my worry button.

[Jacob T. Paschal]

The films reportedly 145 minutes long and if reviewers are calling this film the best, I'm sure we'll have a fun time.

'Sides, it's $258 million, they aren't going to screw this up.

[Hanshotfirst113]

'Sides, it's $258 million, they aren't going to screw this up.

Au contraire. I could name many a big-budget production which is, well, crap.

[Jacob T. Paschal]

Au contraire. I could name many a big-budget production which is, well, crap.

This is the MOST EXPENSIVE FILM EVER though.


And Star Wars doesn't count, Lucas funds them by himself, no?

[Hanshotfirst113]

This is the MOST EXPENSIVE FILM EVER though.


And Star Wars doesn't count, Lucas funds them by himself, no?

Actually, I had no plans of bringing up Star Wars. I was thinking of Armageddon or Emmerich's Godzilla. I'm not saying that the movie won't make money. I'm just saying that you can't buy a good movie, that's all. I like Sam Raimi and have faith in him; I'd love to see a great film.

[JustJack]

This is the MOST EXPENSIVE FILM EVER though.


And Star Wars doesn't count, Lucas funds them by himself, no?

...wasn't SM3's budget around 260mil? I heard Evan Almighty is over 300mil. Evan Almight's the most expensive film ever...and isn't that a shame?

[Michael24]

Evan Almighty is in the $160-175 million realm, and that's just insane for a comedy, even one with special effects! Why anyone would sink that much cash into a movie with Steve Carell is just mind-boggling. :eek:

[Spider-Man]

Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic have their review page up for Spider-Man 3.

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/spiderman_3/

http://www.metacritic.com/film/titles/spiderman3?q=spider-man%203

And there seem to be new TV spots popping up everywhere!

[Hanshotfirst113]

...wasn't SM3's budget around 260mil? I heard Evan Almighty is over 300mil. Evan Almight's the most expensive film ever...and isn't that a shame?

It's really sad that someone would spend a quarter of a billion dollars on a MOVIE. Really, how much did Seven Samurai cost?

[Discloner]

Really, how much did Seven Samurai cost?How much did Bubblegum cost in 1956?

[Hanshotfirst113]

...What? If you're talking about inflation, that's all well and good, but I'm still not sure that Lawrence of Arabia, Ran, or Ben-Hur would have cost as much as a movie about a guy dressed in long underwear like a spider, even in adjusted dollars.

[Noukon]

...What? If you're talking about inflation, that's all well and good, but I'm still not sure that Lawrence of Arabia, Ran, or Ben-Hur would have cost as much as a movie about a guy dressed in long underwear like a spider, even in adjusted dollars.

A little out of date, but interesting nonetheless:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_most_expensive_films#Most_expensive_films_.28inflation_adjusted.2C_2005_dollars.29

[Hanshotfirst113]

A little out of date, but interesting nonetheless:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_most_expensive_films#Most_expensive_films_.28inflation_adjusted.2C_2005_dollars.29

It's so sad the Wild Wild West cost that much. And Waterworld? Ah, the irony. The 13th Warrior? Alexander? Troy? How sad. Why in the hell did Lethal Weapon 4 cost that much?

[Michael24]

The Lethal Weapon 4 budget still amazes me. It was out the same summer as Saving Private Ryan, which was only a $60-something million production, and I remember saying from the looks of things, it would seem the budgets of those films were mixed up.

The Waterworld budget I've always known about it, but with the sheer logistics and scope of that film, I can see why it cost so damn much. (It was still a hit, though, making back it's budget and a near-$100 million profit after all was said and done. People only think it was a failure because of the critical reaction. :) )

[Noukon]

And Waterworld? Ah, the irony.

The best part is that Waterworld actually managed to turn a profit.

[Batman]

So far SPIDER-MAN 3 on Rotten Tomatoes is 86% [Fresh=Good] ;)

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/spiderman_3/

[Silly McGooses]

Wow, I wish I didn't watch that full scene of Eddie turning into Venom that's up on Rotten Tomatoes. It looked amazing, though!



http://www.***************.com/stories/0704/26/venom3.jpg

[The Clown Prince]

I looked around and didn't see this link posted, but Newsarama put it up at their site. It's a great read.

How Sony's $500 million Spider-Man 3 spun out of control! (http://www.radaronline.com/from-the-magazine/2007/04/kim_masters_spiderman.php)

And that includes marketing and advertising folks.

The Clown Prince

[Michael24]

Wow, I wish I didn't watch that full scene of Eddie turning into Venom that's up on Rotten Tomatoes. It looked amazing, though!

Kind of expected Eddie's transformation into Venom to be a little more grandiose, but the special effects looked pretty good. Really curious to see how this movie is going to turn out.

[FireWarrior]

Finally, I discover I'm not alone. I've been saying the exact same thing for I don't know how long. I've been worried about the film for that very same reason for quite awhile now, and while I certainly plan to see it in the theater, I'm going in with rather low expectations. (Which it pains me to say considering how much I freakin' loved the first film.)

That's pretty much my take on this film so far. It looks freakin amazing by the amount of trailers that they're pumping out, but still the sheer amount of content they're fitting in here seems a bit much. I remember I had very high expectations for X-Men The Last Stand, and boy I was disappointed. I don't want to make the same mistake with this movie and hopefully it'll be a whole lot better than the X-Men's third film.

[Silly McGooses]

Holy crap. I just saw this (http://youtube.com/watch?v=0gdXJK8vNl0) on tv.

[Jacob T. Paschal]

I looked around and didn't see this link posted, but Newsarama put it up at their site. It's a great read.

How Sony's $500 million Spider-Man 3 spun out of control! (http://www.radaronline.com/from-the-magazine/2007/04/kim_masters_spiderman.php)

And that includes marketing and advertising folks.

The Clown Prince

I'm hearing numbers of 139 minutes long and $258 million. If there really is a bunch of footage that's been cut then I hope they get added onto the extended cut DVD.

EDIT:


Holy crap. I just saw this (http://youtube.com/watch?v=0gdXJK8vNl0) on tv.

Yeah, that's been up for a few days now. Try looking up the Starz footage 'cause there's an extended transformation scene with full audio (it's nasty how the symbiot pours into Grace mouth, then he hacks it up and what not).

[Xurk]

32 hours left until I'll be seeing Spider-Man 3 in the theater... I can hardly wait!

[Xurk]

Wow, that was great!! I won't spoil anything here, as most of you are yet to see it, but a few minor comments set aside, this movie was just as brilliant as Spider-Man 2, at least, I think so :)

[DisneyBoy]

Okay...I'm listening to a online radio show (what the heck is that called?) and the topic is Spider-man 3's overcrowded cast.

It's frustrating to hear fans gripe, but I can't disagree...Venom and Gwen being squished into this film create a lot of chaos. There are like...five characters with big arcs?!? Harry, Gwen, Venom, Sandman...and Peter.

I've been nothing but excited about this movie, but it's true...Sam needed his own time and space to make this film (apparently his last) conclude the themes he began with and keep his cast to a minimum...Harry, MJ, Pete.

I'm under the impression that Venom isn't going to be out for the count, and that he'll figure prominently in the next film. Although all the advertizing has featured him, I'm not convinced the movie really will...

Anyhoo, I'm not looking to be spoiled...it's just remembering how this was the kind of talk that surrounded X3, and how everybody ended up leaving the theatre, wondering "What if"?

[Rolling Cloud]

What I hate about this movie is I was looking in my Disney Adventure magazine and it was basically saying that:


Eddie Brock is a cool guy with all the ladies on his side and a wonderful job. He hates Peter Parker though for outshining him.

What happened to Eddie being gypped out of everything then repenting in a church contemplating suicide.

[BCVM22]

What I hate about this movie is I was looking in my Disney Adventure magazine and it was basically saying that:



What happened to Eddie being gypped out of everything then repenting in a church contemplating suicide.

Because Disney Adventures Magazine is clearly the all-knowing source for everything, everywhere, despite the fact that there's been no mention of such a detail in every other report about the movie.

[Shantosh9500]

Possibly the best movie i've seen so far.

[Xurk]

What happened to Eddie being gypped out of everything then repenting in a church contemplating suicide.
Well, what I will "spoil" about the movie, is that the piece of text you quoted is pretty misleading and therefore not completely true.

[Hanshotfirst113]

That's pretty much my take on this film so far. It looks freakin amazing by the amount of trailers that they're pumping out, but still the sheer amount of content they're fitting in here seems a bit much. I remember I had very high expectations for X-Men The Last Stand, and boy I was disappointed. I don't want to make the same mistake with this movie and hopefully it'll be a whole lot better than the X-Men's third film.

Yes, but you must also remember that most the people who made X2 skipped out X3. With the excemptions of Elfman and Dykstra, the gang's all here for SM3.

[James Harvey]

Just a few notes to make! First off, for any members who see Spider-Man 3 before the talkback is put up Thursday at 12.01am (ET), please post your thoughts in this thread using spoiler tags. However, once the talkback is up tomorrow at midnight, there will be no need for spoiler tags in that thread. And, yes, this thread will be closed once the official Spider-Man 3 talkback goes live tomorrow night. Bird Boy will be handling said Spider-Man 3 talkback.

Spider-Man 3 opens Friday, May 4th (with select midnight screenings Thursday, May 3rd. Check your local listings for details).

Also, please check out the The Marvel Animation Forum (http://forums.toonzone.net/forumdisplay.php?f=83) for a week of special Spider-Man 3-related animation topics.

[sarita]

Hey guys, I don't know if this is the right place to put this, but I saw an ad on the History Channel, of all places, about Spiderman. Apparently they're going to be airing a program about the science behind him. Here's the little blurb I took from their website (http://http://www.history.com/shows.do?action=detail&episodeId=221434):


The Marvel Comics creation of Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, may be the most amazing crime fighter of all time. Who wouldn't want to have his amazing powers--but if Spider-Man's abilities are put to the test using the rules of real-world science, exactly which of his skills are possible and which are pure fantasy? Go on a thrill-ride of adventure as top Hollywood filmmakers, and real-world scientists weigh in on Spider-Man's dazzling powers. Using highlights from the blockbuster Spider-Man movies, including scenes from the upcoming Spider-Man 3, along with classic comic book images that leap off the screen thanks to 3-D graphic effects, Spidey's secrets are unlocked.

It airs tomorrow (Thursday) at 8pm but repeats on the 4th, 6th, and 7th. Sounds kind of like a Mythbuster's take on Spiderman, except without Adam there to make a complete doofus out of himself. ;) Could be worth a look.

[BCVM22]

Sounds kind of like a Mythbuster's take on Spiderman, except without Adam there to make a complete doofus out of himself.

What's the point, then?

[sarita]

What's the point, then?

Cuz science is neat and stuff.

[GWOtaku]

I'm seeing a Midnight showing tonight at Union Station in DC, very much looking forward to it.

I've seen some reviews pop up here and there online that are rather negative...mostly due to opinions that the movie is overcast, the script is not as good, and Peter's behavior in the venom suit is annoying/lame/whatever other term they want to describe it with. Frankly I'm pretty skeptical of all that and believe it will be much better than the internet critics make it out to be and maybe less than what I'm hoping for--that its as good or better than Spider Man 2. But I figure that given the box office returns elsewhere in the world, it has to be doing something right.

For what its worth, one thing even the bad reviews seem to have in common: Sandman is an excellent character and very well cast in this movie.

[Spider-Man]

I plan on seeing this movie tonight and leaving my thoughts of the movie when Bird Boy gets the thread up after midnight.

Also I am surprised to see the movie only has a 68% freshness rating at Rotten Tomatoes. I believe that every critic, be it profressional or fan, are free to share their opinion as it is as valid as anyone else's but the low score worries me.

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/spiderman_3/

Can't wait to see the midnight showing tonight!

[Discloner]

Why people often rely on Rotten tomatos' score of a film to judge it's quality has always alluded me. It's no more representative of how good a film is then polling critics or looking at the talkback scores... In this case, I'm betting the sample size of the scoring right now is rather small, considering the official release date hasn't even hit the states yet. Meaning anyone who scores the film really low off-sets percentage.

[Nygma]

I'm going to see the midnight showing of Spider-Man 3 in about an hour or so.

Though I'm a little cautious about the movie after the negative review Richard Roeper gave this. But then again he Star Wars: Attack of the Clones two thumbs up, so maybe he's just being delusional.

[Bird Boy]

The official film talkback (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=189553) is now live!

-Zach