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Spider-Man 2
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Starring: Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, Bruce Campbell, Alfred Molina, Elizabeth Banks
Directed by: Sam Raimi
Screenplay by: Michael Chabon, Alfred Gough, Miles Millar
Release Date: June 30, 2004
Running Time: 127 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for stylized action violence.
Box Office: $373,378,000 (US total)
Studio: Columbia Pictures
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SPIDER-MAN 2 PRODUCTION NOTESWith great power comes great responsibility.
"I have been stung by fate. I am its prisoner. A prisoner of my ownconscience. My love for the girl I want always to be with is locked within me. With me, she is always in danger from those who fight against me.Without her, I travel a lonely road. My story will always be about the loss ofa girland every day I ask myself, how long can I endure this loneliness?" --- Spider-Man
Columbia Pictures' Spider-Man® 2 is the highly-anticipated latest installment in the adventures of the legendary superhero, an exciting and fun-filled adventure, which reunites the cast and filmmakers from the blockbuster first film, including Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Rosemary Harris and J.K. Simmons, under the leadership of director Sam Raimi and producers Laura Ziskin and Marvel's Avi Arad.In Spider-Man® 2, the web-slinging hero encounters a formidable new adversary, the villainous "Doc Ock," played by Alfred Molina. Also joining the ensemble are Daniel Gillies as John Jameson, Vanessa Ferlito as Louise, Dylan Baker as Dr. Curt Connors and Donna Murphy as Rosalie Octavius.
SYNOPSIS
Two years have passed since the mild-mannered Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) walked away from his longtime love Mary Jane Watson (Kirsten Dunst) and decided to take the road to responsibility as Spider-Man. Peter must face new challenges as he struggles to cope with "the gift and the curse" of his powers while balancing his dual identities as the elusive superhero Spider-Man and life as a college student.
The relationships Peter holds most dear are now in danger of unraveling as he clashes with the powerful, multi-tentacled villain Doctor Octopus aka "Doc Ock" (Alfred Molina). Peter's life-long yearning for M.J. becomes even stronger as he fights the impulse to abandon his secret life and declare his love. In the meantime, M.J. has moved on with her life. She has embarked on an acting career and has a new man in her life.
Peter's relationship with his best friend Harry Osborn (James Franco) has been overshadowed by Harry's growing vendetta against Spider-Man, whom he holds responsible for his father's death. Peter's life becomes even more complicated when he is pitted against a powerful new nemesis, Dr. Otto Octavius (Molina) - "Doc Ock." Peter must now learn to accept his fate and harness all his superhero talents in order to stop this diabolical madman in his octagonal tracks.
Columbia Pictures Presents A Marvel Enterprises/Laura Ziskin Production Spider-Man® 2 starring Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Alfred Molina, Rosemary Harris, Donna Murphy and J.K. Simmons. The film is directed by Sam Raimi (Spider-Man, The Evil Dead). The screenplay is by Oscar® winner Alvin Sargent (Ordinary People, Unfaithful) based on the Marvel Comic Book by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko.The screen story is by Alfred Gough & Miles Millar (Shanghai Noon) and Pulitzer-Prize winning author Michael Chabon. The producers are Laura Ziskin (Spider-Man, Pretty Woman) and Avi Arad (X-Men, Daredevil). The executive producers are Stan Lee (Spider-Man, X-Men), Kevin Feige (X2: X-Men United, Daredevil) and Joseph M. Caracciolo (Charlie's Angels®, Big Daddy). The director of photography is Bill Pope, ASC (The Matrix trilogy).
The production designer is Neil Spisak (Spider-Man, Face/Off). The film editor is Bob Murawski (Spider-Man, Army of Darkness). The Co-Producer is Grant Curtis (Spider-Man). The costume designers are three time Oscar® winner James Acheson (The Last Emperor, Dangerous Liaisons, Restoration) and Gary Jones (The Talented Mr. Ripley, The English Patient) The music is by Danny Elfman (Spider-Man, Men in Black®, Big Fish).
The visual effects are designed by Oscar® winner John Dykstra, ASC. (Spider-Man, Star Wars). The special visual effects are by Sony Pictures Imageworks Inc. Spider-Man® 2 has been rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for Stylized Action Violence.Spider-Man® 2 swings into theaters nationwide on June 30, 2004.
THE SPIDER-MAN® WEB: A WORLDWIDE PHENOMENON
Columbia Pictures' blockbuster Spider-Man® grossed more than $820 million worldwide when it debuted in summer 2002 and became the fifth highest grossing movie in U.S. history. Spider-Man is based on the classic Marvel Comic book character. The creation of Marvel executive Stan Lee and company character designer Steve Ditko, Spider-Man first appeared in 1962 in the last issue of the failing Amazing Fantasy comic book.
The character made such an immediate impression that Amazing Fantasy was renamed the Amazing Spider-Man and reappeared in March 1963. Since then, Spider-Man has become a household name worldwide, evolving into one of the most popular superheroes of all time.The filmmakers were elated by the worldwide acceptance of Spider-Man®. But even more importantly, they were thrilled at the universal acceptance of the film's story and its characters, which transcended all language and cultural barriers.
"It was truly gratifying and even a bit overwhelming to witness how strongly moviegoers around the world responded to Spider-Man," says director Sam Raimi. "As a filmmaker, I always want people to really enjoy my movies, and on that level, Spider-Man exceeded my expectations. It was a true testament to the many artistic contributors on the film - both behind and in front of the camera - who worked so long and so hard on the film, especially the dedicated talents at Imageworks exceptional work from everyone involved. They all did themselves proud, giving the audience a truly memorable experience."
"We were completely thrilled, and maybe a bit shocked at the success of the first movie," says producer Laura Ziskin. "That level of acceptance here and around the world is impossible to anticipate, though we always sensed that Spider-Man had enormous potential, because we had a character and the kind of storyline that had proven to be successful in other forms for more than 40 years. Our objective was to capture on film all the intriguing elements - the adventure, the romance, the humor - that made the Marvel comic book series so popular. Throughout the process, we were always careful to remain true to the spirit of the source material. Even today, two years after it was released, people still tell me how much they loved Spider-Man and how they can't wait for his new adventure."
"The expectation was always high," admits producer Avi Arad, "because the appeal of Spider-Man is that there is a little Peter Parker in all of us, male, female, young, old Still, it was fascinating to see the incredible emotional investment the audience had for this one movie." The audience's acknowledgement of Spider-Man was clear from day one, according to Tobey Maguire, who memorably brought the reluctant superhero to life. "The opening weekend is something I'll never forget," says Maguire. "It was amazing to walk into a movie theater and hear the entire audience cheer and to sense all the moods and emotions they were going through. To be a part of providing that kind of an entertainment was great."
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