If you are a comic book and action film junkie, then Spiderman 3 is perfectly catered to your interests. Of course, with this title comes the willingness to accept that the dialogue will be silly or nonexistent and the actors are often not cast appropriately in their roles according to the original comic. But, you do get to look forward to the remarkable special effects and Spidey’s lively encounters with the slew of bad guys thrown his way.

Reprising his role as Spiderman, Tobey Maguire once again employs boyish charm to make his superhero character accessible and endearing. But this time, Maguire must portray Spiderman in an unusual light. With the transformation of his suit from red to black comes a seductive enhancement in powers, forcing Spiderman to choose between the vengeful side of his personality lurking beneath the surface, and the kindhearted hero he has been for so long. Aside from a few ridiculous scenes, particularly his laughable performance in the jazz club where M.J. (Kirsten Dunst) works as a waitress/singer, Maguire manages his transformation well, embodying his new role as an overconfident, mean-spirited individual with aplomb, therefore successfully differentiating between the two personalities of his character.