If you've seen Spider-Man, you'll know that a villain can make you lose your mind. In Spider-Man2, we have Dr. Octopus, a cyborg and former military officer, and Dr. Otto Octavius, a human scientist turned cyborg. These are the bad guys, but they're not the only ones. The movie also introduces new characters, such as the villainous Electro, and a new threat called the Venom.
Vandermeer, who also wrote Spider-Man's script, says the film's plotline reflects the character's background. He cites interviews with Sam Raimi and Tobey Maguire for his inspiration. And he says that Spider-Man's power over time is a big part of why it works so well. But is it enough? Or should we move onto the plot? To answer that question, let's examine the characters a little more.
As Spider-Man's father, Norman Osborn, Harry Osborn is held responsible for his father's death and holds Spider-Man accountable for it. He is also Mary Jane's ex-boyfriend, and still harbors feelings for her. Octavius Osborn, who plays the Oscorp scientist Octavius, is driven insane after failing to create a self-sustaining fusion reaction. He becomes bonded with artificially intelligent mechanical tentacles and becomes obsessed with them.
Spider-Man 2 has received a PG-13 rating from the MPAA for its PG-13 content. The BBFC has given it a 12A rating for moderate fantasy violence. The movie has received positive reviews from critics. It has a 93% Rotten Tomatoes rating on Metacritic. It has an average score of 83 out of 100 on Metacritic, indicating it has gained universal acclaim.
