Tobey Maguire (Wonder Boys) delivers a critically acclaimed performance as Peter Parker/Spider-Man with superb support from Kirsten Dunst (Bring it on) as Mary Jane, and William Defoe (Shadow of the Vampire) as the dastardly Green Goblin. Directed by dedicated Spider-Man fan Sam Raimi (A Simple Plan), produced by the celebrated pairing of Laura Ziskin (As Good as it Gets) and Ian Bryce (Saving Private Ryan) and written by David Koepp (Mission Impossible, Panic Room) this all action adventure is a must for thrill-seekers of all ages. Spider-Man centres on student Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) who, after being bitten by a genetically-altered spider, gains superhuman strength and the spider-like ability to cling to any surface. He vows to use his abilities to fight crime, coming to understand the words of his beloved Uncle Ben: "With great power comes great responsibility." As a young Spider-Man struggles to come to terms with his new found powers he must also thwart the Green Goblin's evil plans and win the affections of Mary Jane. The result is a tantalising mixture of fast paced action and heartfelt emotional longing.