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Poll
Question: What day to see it on?
Option 1: Opening Night (Friday) votes: 4
Option 2: Saturday votes: 11
Option 3: Sunday votes: 2
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: MisakiFan41 on March 23, 2007, 01:41:08 AM
Alright ladies and gents, no movie deserves better viewing than at a IMAX theater! This is one of those movies!

May 4, 2007

Mark your calenders! Venom comes to the big screens, does he deserve to be seen on IMAX? you damn well know it!

"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 and stars Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst and James Franco are joined in the third installment of Spider-Man by Topher Grace as Venom, and Thomas Haden Church as the Sandman."
- Fandango.com

There are two places that I know of that has IMAX. They are the Metreon in Downtown San Francisco and Regal in Dublin.

The choices are, which theater and what day?

Personally I think Metreon would be best because its easy access via BART and is within walking distance from the Powell St. BART Station. If anyone wants to see this in IMAX it is highly recommended that you purchase tickets online before it releases because this movie will indeed sell out!

Who ever is interested please start posting here!


Guest List:

Myself
*BP!
*gubaba
Asa_Gohan
VictimX
ultramangaia
*felicity869

*tentative
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: gubaba on March 23, 2007, 01:46:01 AM
this is weekend of fanime, right?


as much as I'd love to.. I'll have to pass =[ I'll see it at the theatres in sj XD;;;
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: BP! on March 23, 2007, 01:55:20 AM
Gubaba, you're thinking of Pirates 3. Spider-Man 3 comes out at the START OF MAY.

I'm hella up for this, only trouble will be getting there. My mom sure as heck wouldn't want me going to SF alone. I'll get back to you on this one later.
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: gubaba on March 23, 2007, 02:35:47 AM
Ahh.. okay. My bad.

I blame myself for typing this at like 2 AM D:


...I miss the Metreon though. This sounds fun.. XD;
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: MisakiFan41 on March 23, 2007, 11:23:25 AM
Quote from: "gubaba"Ahh.. okay. My bad.

I blame myself for typing this at like 2 AM D:


...I miss the Metreon though. This sounds fun.. XD;

lol if you wanna see the midnight showing on day 0 of fanime I'm down for that! XD
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: Asa_Gohan on March 23, 2007, 11:27:20 AM
Well it would be a nice thing to do since I have basically been to only 1 gathering lol Hm...dunno why I have never noticed but Im a totally different person on the internet...Or maybe thats just me...Hm...Crap Im rambling again lol well anyways it would be nice to go to this gathering. Then the next day my birthday party, then sunday my birthday! I think I have my plan set nya ^^
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: VictimX on March 23, 2007, 07:16:20 PM
Spiderman on IMAX... should stay or should I go..? Hell yeah I'm in put me down for this.
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: ultramangaia on March 23, 2007, 08:41:45 PM
I`m down for this if it saturday or sunday.My sugestion would be to see a showing early in the afternoon.That way we could find some other stuff to get into and it might be easier to get in an early showing.
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: felicity869 on March 24, 2007, 03:44:01 AM
I'm sure I'll be seeing it on thursday at midnight but that would only be at the normal theater. I'll go for sure if it's a sunday. if it's super early or super late on friday or saturday I'd probably be able to go.
Title: Re: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: Vanessa on March 25, 2007, 01:01:16 PM
Quote from: "MisakiFan41"


Mark your calenders! Gwen Stacy comes to the big screens, does she deserve to be seen on IMAX? you damn well know it!

FIXED.  :D
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: MisakiFan41 on March 29, 2007, 06:33:26 PM
Quote from: "VictimX"Spiderman on IMAX... should stay or should I go..? Hell yeah I'm in put me down for this.

MUWAHAHHAHAA!! IMAX Spider Man 3 will be definately off the hook!!! >3

come on people! KEEP ON ADDING ONTO THE LIST!!
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: OniCourseMusha on March 29, 2007, 08:44:39 PM
It only takes me one muni ride to get to Metreon. Yes I'll probably be there.
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: Emerge on April 03, 2007, 04:00:48 AM
although im not a big fan of movies, im pretty sure i can pass by to say "hey"!
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: MisakiFan41 on April 12, 2007, 11:56:44 PM
Seems like saturday is winning so far!

Ok guys, lets start confirming on who's coming and who's not!

I know I'm going either way!
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: OniCourseMusha on April 17, 2007, 10:13:59 PM
Quote from: "MisakiFan41"Seems like saturday is winning so far!

Ok guys, lets start confirming on who's coming and who's not!

I know I'm going either way!
I talked to Khaistyle about watching it together wit u guys. I am going!
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: shortpachoo on April 17, 2007, 10:30:12 PM
Want to go but don't really want to pay the $10+ it cost now for a movie

Saturday is the only open day, since I close on Fri (12am) and Sun (9pm).
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: gubaba on April 18, 2007, 12:35:47 PM
yesss saturday! D:
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: RyuHayabusa on April 18, 2007, 02:19:53 PM
I vote for Saturday as well. I'll be there. :D
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: OniCourseMusha on April 24, 2007, 02:24:27 AM
I just talked to Bart-boy regarding the Spider man 3 I-Max gathering during CBF. He told me that he'll probably won't make it due to money issue (obviously saving up for fanime).  But he did gave me the permission to take over instead.  PM me if u want to exchange numbers so we can keep in contact if you're interested for the gathering.
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: MisakiFan41 on April 27, 2007, 02:24:57 AM
you know what...after seeing the newest tv commercial, I'm going!

I'll still be coming to this gathering and I'll be bringing along some friends as well on saturday. Ok we now need to set up a meeting time and what time we're gonna see the movie. These are the following times avaliable for IMAX via fandango.

9:00am 12:20 3:40 7:00 10:20 1:40am

We need to select one and we have to buy our tickets online before they sell out for saturday. I promise you they "WILL" sell out all day for IMAX so we must select a time right away. I'll give you guys the voting til Monday evening then we'll buy our tickets online and such. please note there is "NO" discounts for IMAX movies so it doesn't matter it we go matinee and such.

My vote is on 3:40. We can hang out in j-town for a bit then go to the metreon for the movie. but its just a option. quick we need to decide now!
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: Suspicious on April 27, 2007, 07:19:52 AM
I might actually be intown for some unrelated business.  I'll attempt to go on Saturday.
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: VictimX on April 27, 2007, 09:45:20 PM
I can only go if its on a Saturday cause of work and all but either way I'm seeing this movie.
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: otakuapprentice on April 27, 2007, 10:29:06 PM
wait, this is for next saturday? hmm...

lemme find out my schedule for next week, and we'll see.
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: MisakiFan41 on April 27, 2007, 11:24:58 PM
Quote from: "otakuapprentice"wait, this is for next saturday? hmm...

lemme find out my schedule for next week, and we'll see.

saturday the 5th! =D
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: Kazuko on April 27, 2007, 11:33:11 PM
O: I forgot it comes out

oh well i get to see it in tracy *emo tear*
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: otakuapprentice on April 28, 2007, 11:25:58 PM
no can do on this one, got work that day...sorry guys.
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: OniCourseMusha on April 29, 2007, 03:11:02 PM
Hehehe Bart boy changed his mind eh? Looks like I gotta get mine online.
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: MisakiFan41 on April 29, 2007, 09:20:50 PM
alright guys I'm going to stress out like heck on this one! we need to pick a time now and I mean NOW!!

here are the showings

9:00am 12:20 3:40 7:00 10:20 1:40am

My vote is for 3:40, we can all meet up early and stop by J-Town for a bit then go down to the Metreon before the showing.

are we all clear on this? if not then I'm gonna end up choosing for you guys no later than monday evening!
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: Suspicious on April 29, 2007, 09:44:43 PM
Can someone in the San Jose area drive me? :3
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: VictimX on April 29, 2007, 10:01:07 PM
I should be able to give you a ride no problem Suspiciuos.
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: shortpachoo on April 29, 2007, 10:07:24 PM
That time should be fine with me but paying $15 for the movie plus $8+ for a day pass for caltrain is a lot of money for me, that is the only problem.
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: ultramangaia on April 30, 2007, 12:14:06 AM
I`ll probably pass on this since it`s would cost me $25 for movie and Bart.Need to be cheap until I find a job.I might go Friday early for matinees and avoid crowds.Anyone not working friday want want to get together let me now.

Jeff
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: gubaba on April 30, 2007, 12:16:09 AM
...San Jose carpool?! maybe?!?!! D:
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: felicity869 on April 30, 2007, 12:27:40 AM
9:00am and 10:20pm are the only times I could make it. I'm guessing no one wants to go that early or late.
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: DemonLordZabuza on April 30, 2007, 12:57:26 PM
Quote from: "felicity869"9:00am and 10:20pm are the only times I could make it. I'm guessing no one wants to go that early or late.
Hmm lets see get it done early and have fun the rest of the day...or do it late and then have a fun night of randomness...need to learn more sign language...but yea...I dont know if Im thinking of going on or not...but yea till next time I see you all :D
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: gmontem on April 30, 2007, 02:21:20 PM
Will the IMAX version be presented open matte or OAR?
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: Suspicious on April 30, 2007, 03:55:33 PM
Quote from: "felicity869"9:00am and 10:20pm are the only times I could make it. I'm guessing no one wants to go that early or late.

I do prefer 9am actually.  I got time to go and hang out with people afterwards then.
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: LadyKaren on April 30, 2007, 04:15:40 PM
Seeing as it's going to be hell getting to SF, I think I'm opting out.
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: MisakiFan41 on April 30, 2007, 06:20:15 PM
Ok so we now have a 3 way timespots now, here they are as stated

9:00am, 3:45pm, and 10:20pm

Vote so far is

0 - 9:00am
1 - 3:45pm
0 - 10:20pm

I'm going to stress this out one more time, vote NOW! the final deadline is now Tuesday at 10:00PM SHARP!! No ifs ands or buts! We have to select a time now or else whatever vote has been submitted will be the time we see the movie. If your going to complain about it, well too bad, you had your chances to vote on it and you missed it, if you dun like what the people have voted for well to bad. Its time to seriously plan this out because as I stated this movie "WILL" sell out at IMAX on saturday. I'll announce the results at 10:30PM tomorrow and then we can start purchasing our tickets on Fandango.

have a wonderful day
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: Suspicious on April 30, 2007, 08:02:26 PM
10:20pm is way too late for me.  It'd be 12:40 before we get out.

I vouch for 9am or 3:45pm.  I like 9am though.
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: MisakiFan41 on April 30, 2007, 08:07:48 PM
Quote from: "Suspicious"10:20pm is way too late for me.  It'd be 12:40 before we get out.

I vouch for 9am or 3:45pm.  I like 9am though.

so should I put your vote on 9AM then?
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: Vanessa on April 30, 2007, 08:22:56 PM
Quote from: "LadyKaren"Seeing as it's going to be hell getting to SF, I think I'm opting out.

*looks at the news* Oh that's right. Damn, I was driving up, but now I'm not to sure. I'm def. going to go see it on the imax, just gotta figure out what's the best way to get there.

Anyone else excited for Gwen Stacy? Surely I can't be the only one.

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Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: VictimX on April 30, 2007, 08:47:40 PM
I also say 9am is a good time for me but I guess 3:45pm would be oka, however with 9am with have the rest of the day to spend. Also I'd be happy to help car pool people up there from San Jose.
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: Amelia Seyruun on April 30, 2007, 09:10:01 PM
I'll come for the 3:40 showing on Saturday!
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: MisakiFan41 on April 30, 2007, 09:47:55 PM
Alright folks here is the BEST reason to watch the 3rd movie!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idPpiH7rBIs

NUFF SAID!! <3
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: gubaba on May 01, 2007, 12:02:54 AM
9 or 3:45 is also good with me =)
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: MisakiFan41 on May 01, 2007, 01:28:10 PM
Alright i'm basing on what I'm seeing so far, but ok, I'm going to ask that you vote for only one time and one time only. I'm tallying up on what I'm seeing so far.

4 - 9:00AM
5 - 3:40PM
1 - 10:20PM

remember, these what I'm seeing based on what people have stated, they are going to change unless you guys pick "ONE" time only. Rememebr the deadline tonight is 10:00PM!!!
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: RyuHayabusa on May 01, 2007, 02:15:45 PM
I say 3:40 p.m. It gives me more time to get up there before the showing.

and yeah, people buy your tickets in advance for this, cause they will sell out.
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: MisakiFan41 on May 01, 2007, 02:58:13 PM
Quote from: "RyuHayabusa"I say 3:40 p.m. It gives me more time to get up there before the showing.

and yeah, people buy your tickets in advance for this, cause they will sell out.

vote added. 2 people I just got off the phone with just pitched in their votes.

4 - 9:00AM
8 - 3:40PM
1 - 10:20PM
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: MisakiFan41 on May 02, 2007, 04:26:11 PM
Ok before I forget (going to the Sharks game pretty soon)

The official time we will be watching the movie is 3:40PM on Saturday May 5, 2007!

The voting poll ended at 10:00PM Tuesday and this was the result! Please plan your travelling and carpooling accordingly.

I'm asking if anyone wants to do Japantown for food and hangout prior to the movie between the hours of 12:00PM to 2:30PM. We must leave Japantown at 2:30PM "SHARP" to get to the metreon hopefully by 2:40 to get in line for the movie.

Please purchase your fandango tickets right now at the following link!

https://www.fandango.com/purchase/movietickets/ticketboxoffice.aspx?row_count=417306466&mid=102194&tid=AANEM

The cost is $15 for the IMAX film. See everybody on Saturday

PS: VictimX, may I possibly ask for a carpool with you since your going along the way to SF? I'll pm you with info asap. =D
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: Kazuko on May 02, 2007, 06:26:47 PM
*wants to go* ;___;

I dont have a ride D: especially since what happened monday daaaaym
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: VictimX on May 02, 2007, 07:25:34 PM
Quote from: "MisakiFan41"...I'm asking if anyone wants to do Japantown for food and hangout prior to the movie between the hours of 12:00PM to 2:30PM. We must leave Japantown at 2:30PM "SHARP" to get to the metreon hopefully by 2:40 to get in line for the movie...

...PS: VictimX, may I possibly ask for a carpool with you since your going along the way to SF? I'll pm you with info asap. =D
Quote from: "Kazuko"...*wants to go* ;___;

I dont have a ride D: especially since what happened monday daaaaym

A ride shold be no problem, Misaki what time are you looking to get there cause I wouldn't mind getting there early and Kazuko where do you live around maybe I can help?
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: Kazuko on May 02, 2007, 08:33:57 PM
lolz I live in tracy D: buuut I wouldnt know till tomorrow my work schedule and plus I dont wanna buy a ticket before i can actually go
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: OniCourseMusha on May 02, 2007, 08:55:24 PM
Sorry guys.....  it turns out that the tickets for 3:40 is sold out so i won't make it.  I'll just see u guys at fanime. :(
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: Kazuko on May 02, 2007, 08:59:51 PM
aww damn :< that means I cant go anymore

*hugs oni* we can be movieless togetharr D:< and bring ruby
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: VictimX on May 02, 2007, 09:01:00 PM
I bought my ticket just about 3 hours ago man that was close.

Question? Can fandango.com sell all the seats or just a set amount like 25% of them because it seems strange that they would be allowed to sell all the seat, so if you go to the Metreon could you still buy tickets there, I'm new to fandango so I don't know.
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: Suspicious on May 02, 2007, 09:37:19 PM
I was gonna wait until I see who's going, but I guess that's moot.

Anybody wanna go to the 9am showing instead? :D
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: VictimX on May 02, 2007, 09:55:21 PM
I was looking and they are having a showing at 4:10pm on the standard screen 30 minutes after the IMAX one at 3:40pm people could buy tickets to that and all we need to do is wait 20-30 minutes after the 3:40 ends so we could still go as a group, would that work?
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: MisakiFan41 on May 02, 2007, 11:00:57 PM
3:40 is sold out! ><;;;

Aparently when I tried to get mine before the Sharks game it read as sold out.

Ok I know VictimX has it, who else managed to get the 3:40 show? If not, I think some of us may end up seeing it on regular screens. D=

PS: I might not need that ride after all VictimX, a friend is coming with me and lives in my area.
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: RyuHayabusa on May 02, 2007, 11:28:43 PM
Crap, it's sold out? dang..that means I can't go now either. I guess I'll buy my ticket and go see it at Union City Century 25 on friday or saturday. I will buy tickets for that. To those that are going to Jerry's place sunday, I'll see ya guys there instead.
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: gmontem on May 03, 2007, 10:40:29 AM
Tobey Smash! (http://www.tmz.com/2007/04/27/spidy-sensative-tobey-slaps-photog/)
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: Suspicious on May 03, 2007, 08:31:38 PM
So who in San Jose is still going?  I need to hitch a ride.
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: VictimX on May 03, 2007, 09:07:36 PM
I'm going suspicious, I can give you a ride from San Jose just PM me some details like when and where you want me to pick you up, anyone else need a ride?
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: MisakiFan41 on May 03, 2007, 09:35:52 PM
Quote from: "VictimX"I'm going suspicious, I can give you a ride from San Jose just PM me some details like when and where you want me to pick you up, anyone else need a ride?

by the looks of it, you may end up going with suspicious and anyone else who may have bought tickets already. have fun though! sry majority of us won't be able to go ><;;;
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: VictimX on May 03, 2007, 09:41:48 PM
So really now, who or at least how many are going?

*edit*

Looks like I will not be able to make it out as some stuff has come up and business with life kinda now has to come first... I had one fandango ticket for the IMAX 3:40 showing and a fandango ticket for the 4:20 standard screen showing that I wont be using, would anyone like these FREE TICKETS? I'd say pm me but I wont read it till late so call my number for them and I can give them to who wants them or maybe I can forward the email comfromation for you to print.

My cell# 408-509-6702 and again these are free to who wants them and last I'm really sorry Suspicious I'll make it up to you later.
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: Suspicious on May 04, 2007, 06:52:10 PM
I'd love to take those off your hands if I figured out a way to get up there XD
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: ultramangaia on May 04, 2007, 08:45:08 PM
Saw the movie at  a bargain showtime since I still don`t have a job.Good movie over all.I`d give it 9/10 stars.
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: gmontem on May 07, 2007, 08:55:21 AM
Quote from: "ultramangaia"Saw the movie at  a bargain showtime
I should have done the same.  My movie experience wasn't worth the 10 bucks.  After 10+ minutes of having to sit through a crying baby behind me, I turned around and asked the couple to leave the theater and to next time get a babysitter.  The wise ass reply I received was, "he's not a baby."  Fortunately the parent holding the kid left.

Movie theaters should revise their courtesy message to, "Please turn off your cell phone and babies."
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: Vanessa on May 08, 2007, 10:17:48 AM
So where's everyone's reviews? I saw it in Dublin at their IMAX theater, never been in that area before but with 12 people in 3 cars it's hard to get lost. Anyway's, REVIEW time. (x-posted from the lj.)
Spider-Man three will probably be my favorite flim because of the way they handled Harry Osborn and his character. I have a great deal of love and interest in that character since I first got into the comics (more so, than Gwen Stacy) and i'm very pleased and surpised that this was almost really a Harry Osborn flim, I assumed the focus would be on Spidey/Eddie/MJ that I didn't even fathom that they would give Harry the time of day. I was really wrong.

Seeing Spider-Man in the imax is the way to go! But after so many battle scenes, things start to get blurry, I don't know if it was on my part or the flim's part, esp. the scene's when it's tight for Spider-Man and the 'New' Goblin. I literally had to take off my glasses. I'm seeing the flim on a regular screen later today. Yes, again. Hell, I plan to see it at least 4 times total, because I'm weird like that.

Seeing the 'New' Goblin's costume was fantastic! Everything was so upgraded and gave the Goblin this crediablity that the first outfit with his father almost never had. Gone were the cartoony-imagery and horrid green color and in this sleek new design that made the Goblin almost an equal with Spider-man. It was Great seeing Harry in action attempting to do something with this ravaging guilt/anxiety that he's been carrying with him for the last two flims.

It was great that we are able to see Gwen Stacy first in the flim before MJ. Seeing that blonde head a few rows in front of Peter in his class just got me all giddy and thrilled. I was praying for the girl to raise her hand and get the answer before Peter, which she did. A glowing smile that made me happy, so far it was off to a positive start for Gwen. Bryce Dallas Howard, who I'm not familar with has an awesome face, a beaming smile that seemed straight out of the images drawn by John Romita Sr. Even thought the school scene was seconds, it had me glowing. Gwen! Finally! On the big screen!

Seeing Mary Jane working on broadway and being a singer was kinda a drag, I know being thin and frail is in the in look, but this time Kirsten Dunst seemed to have last massive weight and is left in the flim looking like she's greasy, unkept and basically a mess. Almost all of her line's were about her feelings and how no one understands how she feel's. It really made me angry when the first time she gets down, she calls Harry and goes off to see him, doing the typical MJ and not realizes his truth feelings and reeling him in for that kiss, I know it takes two, and I know your all saying, 'it's JUST a kiss' but it's just another nod to the comics in where MJ juggles both Harry and Peter and instread of turning to drugs like Harry did in the comics, he turns to the bottle after getting that cold shoulder-shake off from MJ once again. Damn her. People seem to forget that in the comics, MJ was really selfish, hard working (kinda) but she looked out for number one, which was herself and Peter really didn't care for her personality and way of lifestyle, it wasn't until Gwen dies, that they all, MJ especially becomes a better person and the woman that Peter can love.

Harry, seeing him angstying in the balcony seats can get kinda old, but I'm glad the audience and myself doesn't get tried of the whole avenge the father trip he has, it makes Harry as a character and when you have a father like Norman it really can't be helped, what I didn't see coming was the memory lost stint that Harry faces and it was fantastic to see Harry, being Harry! As he was in the first flim! It was a punch to the gut, but a good punch to see Harry on the hospital bed glowing and smiling and just being happy to see Peter. It was good to see MJ showing up and seeing Harry. He's happy and I take any happy moment I can get! I'm really pleased and surpised that in the third movie, more time is devoted to show the relationship that Harry and Peter have. What scared him in the first two flim's is that they emphasis so much of Peter's growing up and changing due to his realtionship's with Ben and MJ, but I always felt Harry (and Gwen) played a much larger if not bigger role in Peter's life than MJ ever did. So what really made this movie work for me is the time devoted to their relationship. It made the scene in the coffee shop all that more raw and real and ANOTHER punch to the gut. Easily my favorite scene in the movie. Harry Osborn is not only that weak and feeble but can easily be manipulative and cruel to Peter more so, than his father was in the flim's. That wink and grin at the end of THAT scene, made it clear. It was easily my favorite in the whole flim.

Gwen Stacy. I've got this far into the review and haven't really spoken of her. While Gwen was all I was thinking about when this movie was being made, it was Harry that made the flim for me. Both characters I hold in high regard, and want nothing for the best for them in the movie-verse. I'm pleased with Harry ending and it was nod the issue of Harry's death where Harry gets his sanity back and makes the right choice and saves Peter. Out of all the characters I'm really happy that Harry makes the right choice, that seems to be the lesson for this flim and at the end when Harry dies his focus is all on Peter. Really spot on and well done, I really want to thank the movie-verse for doing justice on a great character.

Ok, Gwen! I keep getting side tracked. While three movies too late with one of the most unique female's (in her time) she plays a enormous impact in Spider-verse, so I'm pleased that three movies in, Gwen wasn't really Gwen, they didn't try to play her off like she was in the comics as his TRUE love but kept her sprit, you can't three movies in since it wouldn't make much sense, the flim's have established where Peter is with MJ and I'm ok with that. I wouldn't call it a love triangle in any sense, because it wasn't. Gwen played an appropriate woman who was in wrong place/wrong time with Peter, because Peter's doing some pretty horrid and petty stuff to MJ at the moment, but what made Gwen special is that while most girls would just relish and love rubbing it in the ex-girlfriend's face, she pulls to MJ and say's she sorry, it's during that moment that Gwen gains almost all her credibility and keeps her class intact. I'm pleased, so pleased. I feared that they would get lazy in the so-called love triangle and play her off as clingy and clueless, but it was nothing like that. She wasn't in the flim much, with I think a total of a dozen lines. Her moments with Eddie aren't much, but to see her and Peter on the same screen together was enough for him. Seeing that kiss was a million times better, a upside-down kissed ment for just MJ and Spidey was taken, yeah, call me stupid but I liked it better with Gwen and Spidey, very cute, she's glowing and I can't help but think under that mask, he's glowing as well.

Three villian's in one flim seems like much, but it was far from it, it worked rather well and Venom comes too late into the flim for me to really enjoy him, my favorite villian was the Sandman, his imagery is some of the best I've seen, I'm eager to see his scene's again. While they didn't really have time to devote to his backstory, you can see where he's coming from with the sick daughter and how he himself makes these choices, maybe they aren't right but he's doing them for what he think's is the right reason's. While rushed, he had a dept and sincerity that made him a thousand times more interesting than Doc Ock ever was. Really loved his character a great deal and hope to see him in the future.

Well, I could go on, maybe I will in another part when I see it again. There is actually alot of full on crying in this movie and a lotta laughs that I don't think were intended. But I really can't push it enough for you to go see this flim, infact go see it more than once, there really is a ton of stuff going and it wouldn't hurt to go see Gwen Stacy twice!
Title: Spider Man 3 IMAX!
Post by: gmontem on May 08, 2007, 10:47:10 AM
The new Goblin suit looked like a joke to me.  Raimi should have never given Parker the emo look.  MJ singing should have been deleted scenes for the home release.  Venom is too small.  Eddie Brock's supposed have weight trained.  The butler is a stupid plot device.  WTH has he been for the last two movies?  And what's with all the crying?  The home release better have a deleted scene of Chuck Norris crying to cure Sandman's daughter's cancer, or whatever illness she suffered.

Btw, best review evar! link (http://www.aintitcool.com/node/32501)
QuoteThere’s also a new villain played by the wonderful Thomas Haden Church â€" The Sandman. He’s a shape-shifting baddie who’s daughter is dying so, even though he gets put through some pretty crazy action sequences, there’s plenty of opportunities for him to look sad and cry about things. I wish they’d worked in a line where he’s crying, and says, “I’ve got sand in my eye.” Maybe on the DVD.
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