Spider-Man 2.1 (2004) Fathom Entertainment

(dir. Sam Raimi)

By: Tarek Fayoumi

Spider-Man 2.1, First time with the Extended Cut in Theatres:

From Sony Pictures and Fathom Entertainment, the Spider-Man trilogy continues in cinemas for a limited run. Spider-Man 2.1 brings audiences in for a treat. 2.1 offers an extended cut of the film, which is fourteen minutes longer than the original theatrical release. The 14 additional minutes add meaning to the sequel and the franchise offering a few more webs of nostalgia. With Tobey Maguire (Spider-Man, Seabiscuit) as Peter Parker, Kirsten Dunst (Spider-Man, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind) as Mary Jane, and Alfred Molina (Coffee and Cigarettes, Luther) as Dr. Otto Octavius, the extended cut has a lot more humor and cleverness of added layers in the 2004 classic sequel. But there are also more moments of darkness among the vengeful side of Harry Osborne, as he is played by James Franco (Spider-Man, The Company). Fans can expect a lot more confrontational tracks for a more invigorating ride of uncharted webs with Spider-Man 2.1.

Fathom Entertainment Features:

Before the film begins, audiences will have a chance to listen to the words of Alfred Molina as he discusses some of the details pertaining to his preparation for his role as evil scientist Dr. Otto Octavius. Molina goes deep into explaining his love for the comic book character, and  how he felt that the layers of the humor of the comic books helped fuel his personality with the role. The pre-show feature also includes discussion  of the technological outlines for working out Doc Ock’s  many electronic arms. The production design,  layout, and character development  feel like a grand entry into the classical (and extended and never-before-seen) sequel on the big screen. The dynamic of Molina and Maguire tango rapidly in this sequel, and audiences will have a glimpse at how Sam Raimi’s film still lives on twenty-plus years later. The revisited fun continues, and the enemies of Spider-Man always have their classical trials and errors. That is because Spider-Man always gets back up, and he even (tries) to encourage his enemies to find the good in themselves.

Worth the time?

The continued fun of Spider-Man with Sony and Fathom Entertainment is an opportunity not to be missed. Especially with Spider-Man 2.1 offering  moments that were never before seen in cinemas.  The extended sequel highlights the revenge of Harry, Peter trying to navigate his life as Spider-Man, and a new villain swarming New York. Spider-Man 2.1 is a sequel with additional layers that cannot be missed. For more special events with revisited classics visit www.fathomentertainment.com