Of Raimi Spider Man Trilogy

06/11/19 • 55 min

Peter Parker a nerd and outsider kid, fascinated with science gets bitten by a radioactive spider and receives superhuman abilities, he then loses his uncle, aka his father figure and now tries to live based on his immortal words, With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility.

In the Early 2000s the big screen was graced with its true Superhero depiction in Sam Raimi's Spider Man.

We three nerd discuss the Spider Man film to kick start the craze!

SPIDER MAN

When bitten by a genetically modified spider, a nerdy, shy, and awkward high school student gains spider-like abilities that he eventually must use to fight evil as a superhero after tragedy befalls his family.

Director: Sam Raimi

Writers: Stan Lee (Marvel comic book), Steve Ditko (Marvel comic book) | 1 more credit »

Stars: Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, Willem Dafoe | See full cast & crew »

BOX OFFICE Released May 3rd 2002

Budget: $139 million

Cumulative: $822 million

Opening Weekend: $114 million

Opened #1 run 15.5 weeks

The Scorpion King #2
Changing Lanes #3
Murdered by Numbers #4

SPIDER MAN 2

Peter Parker is beset with troubles in his failing personal life as he battles a brilliant scientist named Doctor Otto Octavius.

Director: Sam Raimi

Writers: Stan Lee (comic book), Steve Ditko (comic book) | 4 more credits »

Stars: Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, Alfred Molina | See full cast & crew »

BOX OFFICE Released June 30th, 2004

Budget: $200 million

Cumulative: $784 million

Opening Weekend: $88 million

Opened #1 runs 3 weeks

Fahrenheit 9/11 #2
White Chicks #3
Dodge ball #4

SPIDER MAN 3

A strange black entity from another world bonds with Peter Parker and causes inner turmoil as he contends with new villains, temptations, and revenge.

Director: Sam Raimi

Writers: Sam Raimi (screenplay), Ivan Raimi (screenplay) | 5 more credits »

Stars: Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, Topher Grace | See full cast & crew »

BOX OFFICE Released May 4th, 2007

Budget: $258 million

Cumulative: $891 million

Opening Weekend: $151 million

Opened #1 run 16 weeks