20 years after its release, Spider-Man 2 should get the praise it deserves.
Some could argueSpider-Man 2is the best in the Sam Raimi trilogy.
But in many ways,Spider-Man 2is truly the epitome of the mid-2000s.
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The Music
Think back to 2004 and any former outcast can name at least three pop-punk bands.
But the mid-2000s were also an era of sad boy pop.
But beyond the needle drops, even the score harnesses a certainje ne sais pasof the mid-2000s.
The Nod to Horror
Some people might think, Why would horror be emblematic of the mid-2000s?
To that, Id listFinal Destination,Saw,The Ring,Jennifers Body,The Hills Have Eyes…
It was the golden era of horror films.
Considering the rise of emo music, this makes sense somehow.
When Doc Ock wakes up in the operating room, it is true horror.
Bloodcurdling screams come out of the doctors mouths as shards of glass fly at them.
Cheesy Quotes
Name any mid-2000s movie and youll more than likely be able to repeat a quote.
It sounds like an MCR lyric!
Before the 2000s, almost all effects were practical to a degree, butSpider-Man 2made use of CGI.
From Spider-Mans webs to car chases to the fusion reactor, CGI plays a major role inSpider-Man 2.
But we support her!
Thats what all the songs are about anyway, isnt it?
