Spider-Man 2 (5 Stars)

After the phenomenal success of Sam-Raimi's "Spider-Man" the world was holding its breath. Would the sequel be as good as the first film? Nobody needed to worry. "Spider-Man 2" was every bit as good. Peter Parker's relationship with Mary Jane reached new emotional depths, and the action sequences were stunning. Neither Spider-Man nor Doctor Octopus can fly, of course, but their battles took place high above the ground. Incredible! This is an unforgettable film in its own right.

There's an alternate version available called "Spider-Man 2.1", where deleted scenes have been inserted. Forget it. The theatrical film was perfect as it was, the extra scenes add nothing.