When bitten by a genetically modified spider, a nerdy, shy, and awkward high school student gains spider-like abilities that he eventually must use to fight evil as a superhero after tragedy befalls his family.
Spider-Man Reviews:
Spider-Man is an almost-perfect extension of the experience of reading comic-book adventures. – New York Daily
A movie that both thrills the eye and, in its over-the-top way, touches the heart. – Seattle Times
A surprisingly charming and even witty match for the best of Hollywood's comic-book adaptations. – New York Post