Don't worry! I'm still doing the Enneagram series! There'll just be some other videos in between a few episodes to keep the content diverse. This Peter Parker is actually a 9 so this goes out to all you fellow 9s out there who have to wait forever for the Type 9 video. Thanks for watching!

This movie has a lot of what is lacking or not really given attention in recent super hero movies: a memorable soundtrack, excellent cinematography, and most important of all: heart.

It's the best superhero movie because the plot is driven entirely by the characters, more specifically, the battle between what each character WANTS vs what they NEED.

the way this movie made NYC its own character too is very top-tier writing... like it's not just a plain old city, the city has personality

Spider-Man: Responsibility Spider-Man 2: Vindication Spider-Man 3: Forgiveness

I’m just still amazed how Raimi is a world renowned director known for horror movies but made one of, if not, the best superhero movies ever made. Just amazes me for some reason

I feel like an important distinction is that in this trilogy, Spider Man's powers are simply elements of his character not what drives the whole story. In Marvel movies on the other hand, their powers are the very things that drive the whole story.

One thing I love so much about this trilogy is how alive the world feels outside of spider man. The extras have meaningful interactions with the characters that give them personality, and in turn, gives the setting of New York personality as well, instead of just making the whole world revolve around the superhero.

I still remember the moment in the end when he revealed himself. Such a great payoff when his life sucked for the whole movie until that point.

There is no scene in any other super hero film that makes me feel the same way as that train scene after the fight. My favorite scene in the movie

It amazes me how Spider-Man 2 wasn't nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay and Alfred Molina for Best Supporting Actor. It is truly one the best!

I feel like the story of the original spider man is more “pure” if that makes any sense. A lot of new super hero movies are so overindulgent in how badass they are and how sick being a superhero is, but Tobey’s Spiderman is a normal person who begrudgingly accepts responsibility because he feels it’s the right thing to do.

This movie main plot is actually pretty simple... the complexity of it cames from the characters

The best and ironically most sad part of the film is when he helps the girl escape the fire, and he over hears the fireman say someone died and he realizes that he could’ve saved the other person but someone suffered bc of Peter choice not to be Spider-Man. Great inner struggle

i just rewatched this last night, it's truly a masterpiece. The first Spider-man was also great, Willem Dafoe's Green Goblin is second to none.

my favourite spiderman movie, love the everyday struggle of a normal man and his mid-life crisis

I won’t ever forget the moment my dad took me to watch this movie when I was a kid. One of the best moments of my life. Now I got to show my son this masterpiece the other night and I shed a few tears not going to lie he loved every moment of it too just like I did 😭

This video literally made me tear up, Tobey’s Peter Parker represents individuals who are struggling with life, career and their love life, im going to watch the whole series as marathon this weekend, thank you for the video mate👏🏾👏🏾❤️

My opinion on Spider-Man 1 & 2 has changed so much. Initially I loved them as a kid, but for whatever reason in my teenage years I found them so unbearably cheesy and uncool, but now as an adult I'm back to loving them and appreciating the heart of Raimi's Spider-Man movies.

This is why Tobey is the best Spider-Man! This movie still holds up after all these years and is definitely the best Spider-Man movie ever made! 🕷🕸

I literally just got done watching this with my 9 year old daughter tonight, who was not impressed with the Holland Spider-Man version. We watched the first Maguire Spider-man two nights ago and the 2nd tonight. At the end she said to me "My opinion on Spider-man has changed now, because these movies are awesome." And the only reason I showed her the Holland versions first was because a year ago we failed in our attempt to watch the 1st Maguire Spider-Man when William Dafoe scared the crap out of her when he opened his eyes during his transformation to the Goblin scene. So I went with the less scary Holland versions to expose her to the character. Over the winter break she told me she wanted to try the older ones again, and that she wouldn't be scared. It was a success. Also a great way to set her up for when we can watch No Way Home, as she will have a connection to the portrayed villains. The score, the villains, even Aunt May was leaps and bounds better in Raimi's versions. I still get chills at some points when I hear that Elfman score kick in.

I immediately upvote any Raimi Spider-Man Trinity video essay. I can never have enough and love every uploader’s perspective on it, and I’m glad I got to enjoy another today.

I consider Nolan's Batman Trilogy and Sam Raimi's Spiderman Trilogy the best the Superhero Genre has offered us. I think you described perfectly why I love the Spiderman Trilogy. So the story of Nolan's Batman for me is of a Man without Powers who knew he couldn't just go out and beat people so he instead wanted to become a symbol, uncorruptable by greed or power, feared by the the evil and a hope for the citizens of Gotham. Both of these Trilogies has yet to be matched in my opinion.

This represents one of my favorite versions of the hero's tale. Only in giving up the thing that he wants the most, can the hero actually attain it. It's a beautifully profound idea and you see it in other stories like Harry Potter and the Sorceror's Stone. Harry can only get the stone by denying the power that it would grant him. Sometimes in life, the only way to have love, wealth or power is not to seek it directly, but to have it occur as a natural consequence of pursuing the truest version of yourself. You let go out the outcome, without consideration for it. In doing so, you make that outcome more likely.

I rewatched this movie in preparation for No Way Home. When watching it, I started getting emotional because I realised how perfect this movie is and it is my favourite film of all time now.

Spider man 2 is the perfect example of a sequel that surpasses the original in every way

I was kind of reminded of a story from the bible ( ik ik please bear with me) God wanted to grant King Solomon a wish. He could have wished for anything: Wealth, glory, a long life, but he wished for “a heart that listens“. And God was so pleased with that wish he gave him not only a listening heart, but wealth, glory and a long life, too. It kind of struck me as poetic in a reassuring way. Or maybe I just wanted to say that Spider-Man is literally biblical

The fact he described the whole 2nd movie excellently, and didn’t even touch on the Tobey and Harry Osborn conflict/subplot just shows how good this movie and entire series really was! Great vid btw!!

Spider-Man 2 looks grounded in some kind of reality by focusing on 1 villain, 1 potential villain, and Peter's personal problems so the story and visual fx are tops. When Spidey fights 100 drones or fights 6 villains at the Statue of Liberty it becomes a painful CG FEST. The Tom Holland Spidey vfx for me..looks more and more like an animated cartoon.

You had me at "Pizza Time!"

Feels good when someone calls my favourite movie a masterpiece ! And talks over 10 minutes over why its a masterpiece !

The one thing I liked about Peter's character more than anything was that he didn't actively give up being spider-man, that only happened once his powers went away due to his crisis. His dilemma was not "to be or not to be spider-man", it was to convince himself that he has to live without being Spider-Man

Ugh! This is literally my favorite super hero movie EVER. And the scene with Aunt May where she forgives him and tells him she’s proud of him for telling him the truth (and basically shows she knows he’s Spider-Man, and then tells him not to strain himself while helping her move lol) is pure gold.

Tobey's Spiderman is not an overpowered god like nanotechnology enhanced Tom Holland. He is simple grounded and relatable. They don't make supes like that anymore.

Experiencing a lot of synchronicity right now, this whole day I've been watching videos about Spider-Man 2 and now you post another one. Is everyone rediscovering the genius of this masterpiece again?

Spider-Man 2 reminds us that being a super hero is no joke and has a lot of sacrifices and needs a lot of responsibility. As a kid we dreamed being a super hero but in reality is, it's a job that is not easy.

I remember watching this movie and actually caring about the characters. It was touching. Peter's dilemma is so well put together.

PS: Spider-Man 2 is an allegory for real life. Many of us have struggled with school, relationships, making ends meet, and trying to make a difference in the word, while actually being invisible to most of the world.

"Peter gets what he always wanted: to live out his responsibilities with the person he loves alongside him." *Ah yes J. Jonah Jameson*

That's a complaint I've always had with the newer superhero movies as well, they rarely show anybody actually directly SAVE anyone. Sure heroes can be badass and have cool action scenes but being a hero is more than just fighting, it's about showing your humanity by being the most powerful man on the planet, and nearly dying to save just one regular person. It shows that the hero is never full of himself, or develops a god complex, but that he is not powerful for us, but powerful because of us. It's like a police officer putting his life on the line for everyday citizens. If you went to give him/her a gift for helping you almost all would deny it because it's their JOB to help you. They're not above you or below you. They are side by side with the citizens they protect, and that's something that I feel Tobey really exemplifies. It's as the man in the first movie on the bridge says to the Goblin when he's fighting Spiderman. "You mess with one of us you mess with ALL of us!" In reference to Spidey. It's as you said here, that New York is as much a character in these movies as any other character. These newer movies don't show that deep connection between the heroes and the people they protect, the citizens are more just sideline entities.

A movie with a soul that modern Disney will never be able to replicate.

Spiderman saving everyone on the train is iconic as hell. Emotions I haven't felt in any of the new stand alone marvel movies. I did feel sad when Tom's spidey turned to dust but his stand alone movies haven't come close to this movie emotionally. And I agree his theme is too good.

The Sam Raimi Spider-Man movies inspire me to be a better person

This is legitimately one of the best video essays I've seen on a superhero movie. I agree with all the points, the ideas are communicated effectively, and the editing is also very enjoyable. Amazing.

This is why Spider-Man 2 is the perfect superhero movie.

There is this really great sense of family when you meet someone who regards Spiderman 2 as their favorite superhero movie. Great Video, Josh!

Ugh this was such a good video 100/10. I was on the edge of tears from beginning to end. So much nostalgia and a beautifully written video about it. Well done 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

I also just love how the villains operate in the first 2 movies. They’re not just ONLY going after 1 huge event and we only get the big confrontation at the end. We get a lot of small confrontations throughout. A true comic book movie

sam raimi trilogy aged like damn fine wine

This movie's opening title sequence is also just so damn good. Those hand-drawn scenes bringing the audience up to speed in conjunction with Elfman's score is excellent.

Thanks for putting this exact message out for the world to listen and lament on. "Virtues of a good movie, may they not be so easily forgotten".

This is the greatest video ever made thank you you don’t even know how much you helped me and even realize with real life about the responsibilities that have to take place in order to become a true man

Spider-Man 2 is my favorite superhero movie. The action, cinematography, writing, and character moments are still top tier.

I always forget about this channel until I am pleasantly surprised when a new vid gets in my recommend

This video perfectly verbalized everything I’ve thought and felt about this movie over the 18 years ive been watching it! Great job!

You’re so right about the music, it so good definitely the best hero then ever. It definitely doesn’t get talked about enough. I’ve thought this for years, great video.

One word to truly describe the incredible cultural impact this movie franchise has given us........THE MEMES. Sure the godfather is great and all, probably one of the greatest movies of all time but nobody ever mentions it on a day to day basis like with the power of memes LUL.

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This was such a spectacular video to watch! Great work. 👍

This was such a great video. Thanks, man.

I love how he says spoilers yet the move came out 17 years ago😂

The theme is so good because it shows how dynamic Danny Elfman is.

1:58 Josh keef you explained it in the most heartwarming way as if you were writing my soul all I can say I felt this way with this theme

Amazing video. Heartfelt tribute to an incredible film! One of the most important movies of my life

I feel like josh would be really food as a lawyer. Give a good argument, support your argument with evidence, and persuade others to go with your argument not against.

What I love from this trilogy is the bitter realism of life. Before this movie came out (or even after), we never have a superhero struggling in economic. I love how Sam Raimi captures the real New York City. Life there is harsh, quick, and busy. It gives the non-US audience a view about one of the most popular city in the world

Not really into video essays but this was absolutely BRILLIANT! Really made me appreciate this movie even more, I'm definitely re-watching it tonight! Big ups dude! Keep up the gr8 work 😎

An absolutely great video. Thank you for creating it!

why did this make me emotional

What's actually crazy about Raimi's trilogy is how small the action scenes are. Like every encounter with Spidey's villains are mostly brief, massive NY parade where G.Goblin 1st encounter with Spidey, Daily Bugle ambush by G.Goblin (when G.Goblin "wins"), and then the bridge scenes and final fights. And the rest are mostly non superhero stuffs

Loved the video! ❤️ It was amazing.

Beautifully done! Loved every minute of this

Sm2 had some of THE BEST pure superhero action sequences. Like they were lifted off the comic page and brought to life. Plus the sound track adds SO much to them. The train scene was absolutely incredible, including the people he saved not caring about his identity.

Spider-Man 2 is still my favorite superhero movie. It just nailed the character so well but yet was fresh and original. You could even say that Doc Ock wasn't even necessary (but was fun) as a villain because it can be argued that Spider-Man's powers and responsibility were the main antagonists against Peter.

Honestly this is one of the best videos I’ve watched. The script, the editing. All of it. S tier video

man, thanks for talking about the score, I watch this film a lot as a kid, and the hting that always hits me now nostalgia wise is just how good and perfect the soundtrack was, I always remember the score and music more than the movie itself.

It's focused, it gives viewers time to look around it's clever attractive sets, it's uncluttered, it gives the characters room to breathe, it has a calm unhurried pace. It is the best.

That’s weird I literally just watched this for the first time actually!! Love your videos Josh!!

Wow...Amazing review! Keep up the good work!!!

Can I just say: thank you SO MUCH for making the video use the actual aspect ratio.

The explanation and elaboration is just top notch and more. Spiderman 2 is basically how all of us struggle in life. The amount of heart and soul poured into this superhero movie is just unmatched.

The choice to use raindrops as the song to accompany Peter Parker just being Peter Parker no Spider-Man just every day responsibility is such a genius touch by Rami and may just be my favorite moment from the trilogy

Timeless classic this and what makes it so great is how relatable the characters are. The chats between aunt may and peter always tear me up.

Such a great breakdown!

The king has returned.

Beautifully done!! You gave me a whole new way to view the film, keep up the good work bro bro 🙌👑

People really seem to forget that the Maguire trilogy is undeniably REALLY GOOD just because the 3rd movie wasn't up to snuff

So glad you made this! Spider Man 2 with Tobey is my absolute favorite super hero movie of all time

I don't remember what movie it was between 1,2 or 3. But my favorite scene in any superhero movie, is when Peter walks away from a dude getting assaulted in a alleyway. It's so perfect. You could really feel how powerful that choice was for him. Much more powerful in my opinion than the classic "hero sacrifices himself to save everyone" That scene reflected a choice that any one of us could potentially be facing someday...

My Childhood masterpiece

I never really noticed how much cinematography makes a good movie. Just the way sam raimi frames his shots is leagues ahead of any recent mcu movie

Ypu got me hyped to see the movie again just to see your points made! Great presentation man! Great Presentation 👏

Excellent video bro, fucking love spiderman 2. Hopefully we see more of this in Dr strange multiverse of madness as Sam Rami is taking the helm on directing it

Your hard work has paid off once again 🙌

Beautiful film essay! You’ve encapsulated everything I’ve ever what to say about this film to others in just 12 minutes. I’m still trying to determine if this still remains my favourite spidey film after NWH and that I’m not influenced by recent bias.

You have a really good channel and knack for this movie review or deep dive. Please keep it up!

Wow.. I took the music for granted, but I realise now how much of a difference it made to evoking emotion and “explaining” the character in an underlying sense. What a masterpiece. Funny thing, is that as a kid, I didn’t enjoy this film at all, but as I watched it in later years, I realised how damn great this movie is/was! Also, so true how Spider-Man feels like you too could be a superhero, rather than needing someone else to be the superhero. Wow.

You even got the Sam Raimi Spider-Man font for the annotations 👏🏼👏🏼 well played, hope the algo boosts this

Amazing video Josh, Spider-Man 2 is an incredible film! You definitely did the movie justice, well done!!!

Absolutely phenomenal analysis! You broke down points I didn’t even pick up on! And I’ve seen his flick at least 88 times in my life. 😅 Loved watching!