Finally a Marvel movie on par with Batman Begins! The Spiderman franchise really took a turn for the worst and left me wondering about the direction that Marvel movies were taking, but this eases all of my worries (at least until Hulk comes out later this summer). Casting/acting is dead nuts on. Special effects were great (why they couldn't make Superman Returns' flight scenes as good as this is beyond me). Most importantly the story is perfect. The origin is close enough to the original while still keeping both feet firmly planted in reality, and yet you never say to yourself "Yeah right, like that would ever happen.". It's not one of those movies where you ever feel critical of what's on screen because the film makers aren't reaching for what's not there. It's a great movie, but make sure you stay through the credits for the BEST easter egg in movie history. If you love comics and aren't staying for the BIG finish, you're just a poser.