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Rating:  -
When I found "Spider-Man 2.1" at Wal-Mart, I wasn't expecting much. Ever since "Lord of the Rings," extended DVDs of movies in franchise series have become the norm, and some are not very impressive. One thing that made me decide to get it was completely new Special Features. I'd bought the first two Spider-Man films earlier this year, and I hate getting a DVD with an altered movie but the same Special Features rehashed.
The extended film is worth it! (Especially at $13) Instead of little bits where you immediately think "Oh, look, something new," the new bits of footage here are so seamlessly interwoven, most of the time I realized "That wasn't there before!"
There's a longer talk between Harry and Peter during Pete's birthday party, which leads into Aunt May and MJ bringing in the cake. (I didn't pause to count the candles!) There's a new scene where a friend of MJ's asks her if she's sure she's with the right guy, strengthening the ending. The elevator scene is not extended: it's a completely different and longer version! I don't laugh at movies much, but this new scene dug up some chuckles! There are also new bits added to the fight on the train, as well as other bits. Because of the seamless integrating, I can't quite recall them all!
I would have liked to have seen some other scenes extended: more about Aunt May would have been nice: in fact, after watching this, I found out there was a scene in some theatrical versions that had Peter call Aunt May near the end of the film, but for some reason she doesn't answer the phone, though she is seen hearing it ring. This would've been interesting, and helped further whet our appetites for "Spider-Man 3."
However, there is nothing here that would make the movie go beyond a PG-13 rating, so if you're looking for more violence, blood, gore, nudity, or sexual or sensual material, it's not here. As above stated, some of the fight scenes are extended, but nothing worse than what was already in the movie.
Regarding the Special Features, now: I haven't watched them all yet. Like I said before, the Special Features of the previous DVD are not repeated, but the menus are otherwise identical. Not even the Audio Commentary is the same. In fact, this time Producer Laura Ziskin and Screenwriter Alvin Sargent get to do the commentary. I'm an aspiring screenwriter myself, so I intend to listen to this commentary soon.
From what the packages say, the Spidey Sense feature (I haven't used it on the other one) is at least enhanced, showing you behind the scenes footage. However, the shrinking of the movie to make it "Picture in Picture" can be annoying, especially if your DVD player pauses for a transition.
There is one weak special feature: "Inside 2.1" just points out the new and extended scenes... really, shouldn't this be on the audio commentary?
The other special feaures are "Sneak Peek: Spider-Man 3," "Multi-Angle: Danny Elfman's Score," "With Great Effort Comes Great Recognition," and "Visual Effects Breakdowns."
If you're planning a "Spider-Man Party" before going to see "Spider-Man 3," get this one! You will not be disappointed!
Rating:  -
The idea that Spider-Man 2.1 is a gimmick should come as a surprise to no one. With the release of Spider-Man 3, very possibly the most anticipated movie of 2007, right around the corner, it is only logical that Marvel would try to cash in on the unprecedented hype surrounding the franchise's latest entry. Setting this fact aside and looking at Spider-Man 2.1 for what it is, fans of the soon-to-be trilogy will surely enjoy this DVD release. With eight extra minutes of footage, not only extending scenes but also completely reworking the story in some areas, Spider-Man 2.1 is quite a different experience from the theatrical release of Spider-Man 2. To start, the breath-taking fight sequences during the bank robbery and on the train have been added to in subtle, but brilliant, ways; for example, when Spidey launches himself like a rocket into Doc Ock or when Doc knocks Spider-Man out a window only to be taken along for the ride. These clips that last no more than a few seconds a piece make the fights much more intense. They work wonderfully, the result feeling even closer to the scrappy, up-close and personal fights that Spidey and Doc Ock had in the original comics. The rest of the material added is questionable. While there are funny moments such as the alternate take of Spidey and Hal Sparks in the elevator or Jameson's new scene involving the spider-suit, they don't really add anything to the film. The other extended and added bits, though they add depth to the relationships between the characters, don't flow right with what was here previously. The main reason this is a problem is the lack of Sam Raimi's presence on the project. As far as one can tell from the DVD, Raimi had no involvement in this release whatsoever. This version of the movie is filled with scenes that were left on the cutting room floor for a reason--not because they're bad per se but because they don't work with the best of the material that Raimi used to make up his theatrical cut of Spider-Man 2. If Raimi had been allowed to make a director's cut, it stands to reason that there could have been a version of Spider-Man 2 superior to the theatrical release. As it is, Spider-Man 2.1 is an interesting experiment that didn't really need to be conducted. Even the coordinator on this project admits in the "Inside 2.1" featurette that the theatrical cut will be the one that people will remember. Even so, those interested enough to watch Spider-Man 2.1 will most likely find it intriguing and get some enjoyment from this unnecessary but harmless curiosity.
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I bought this extended cut of SM 2 at Wal Mart last week and it was only $12.99 with a bonus disc lookin at the villains of Spidey 3. I grew up with Spider Man and these films do more than give justice to the character. I love these movies and Spidey 2 is by far the best comic book superhero movie ever made. This new Extended Cut adds little to the original movie but for fanboys like me, its awesome. The second disc has a featurette on the new scenes and one on winning the Oscar for Best Visual Efects and some other docs on the amazing visual effects and theres also a behind the scenes look at Spidey 3 and some trailers. Overall, this DVD is for fanboys ONLY. But it does look nice in your DVD collection. FYI, I bought this last week and Im hearing it's not even out yet...well, I guess Wal Mart does have everything....
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Peter Parker (Tobey McGuire) is having a hard time balancing his priorities. Thanks to his secret identity as Spider-man, he's lost his job, his grades are failing, he's lost his best friend Harry (James Franco), and he lost the girl of his dreams, Mary Jane Watson (Kirsten Dunst). While he still sees these friends occasionally, Harry is obsessed by his desire for revenge on Spider-man and Mary Jane has a new boyfriend. Things are even a struggle for Aunt May (Rosemary Harris), who can't seem to pay her mortgage.
All this is enough to make Peter rethink his superhero ambitions. And, since he seems to be losing his superpowers, maybe he can put everything behind him.
All this couldn't come at a worse time, however. The brilliant Dr. Octavius (Alfred Molina) is conducting a dangerous experiment with fusion. When it goes wrong, he winds up with appendages wired into this nervous system, giving him four extra arms. The arms also begin to control his actions, and the newly named Doc Ock soon becomes a danger to the city. Can Peter pull himself together to save the day?
I loved the first movie, but this one isn't as good. They tried to replicate the emotional impact of the first movie, but it doesn't ring as true here. In fact, the emotional story slows the movie down in places. Frankly, I don't go to see superhero movies for lots of emotional story telling. Some is fine, but they went a little overboard here.
But the movie is still entertaining. The action sequences are great. The entire cast does a great job again. And the special effects have improved since the first movie. There are only a couple times I can even tell that it's not 100% real this time. The climax was weaker then I would have liked, but I am willing to forgive that.
This may not be as entertaining as the first movie, but it is still well worth watching.
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NOTE: This review is for SPIDER-MAN 2.1 Extended Cut.
I wouldn't have thought it possible, but the best superhero movie just got even better, with 8 minutes of restored footage. Sure, 8 minutes doesn't sound like much. But most of the additions are subtle--a few lines of dialogue which extend existing scenes. Most of them make sense, especially (SPOILERS AHEAD) those which evoke better understanding of/sympathy for certain characters, and a few which are strictly for laughs. In fact, it's hard to believe that what is arguably the funniest moment in the film was left on the cutting room floor. I won't spoil it, but it's a real treat for fans of J. Jonah Jameson.
I realize that the timing of this release coincides with the theatrical release of SPIDER-MAN 3. So what? Sam Raimi has made 2 (maybe 3?) of the most well-defined and purely entertaining comic book films ever. I don't mind spending a few extra bucks to support his efforts, and get to see a bit more of a film that I love.
By the way, don't sell your original copy of SPIDER-MAN 2. All the bonus materials are new to this release, so you're not getting duplicates of the film itself or the extras.
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