SPIDER-MAN 2 IS THE best movie adaptation of a superhero comic since Superman 2—one each to Marvel and DC, then. Like that 1980 Christopher Reeve (R.I.P.) super-vehicle, here the eponymous character, played by Tobey Maguire with muscular sensitivity, is torn between saving the world and giving it all up for The Girl (Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane). This sets things up quite nicely for Peter Parker's biblical abdication of responsibility when the prospect of losing MJ becomes too great and inevitable return when he realises his true calling.

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Intense take on lan McEwan's psych chiller

Fine French ensemble comedy

Hilariously over-the-top action-comedy

Stopgap from young singer-songwriter

Double-disc expanded edition of his best '70s solo album

Young Bristol folk star shines on

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The legendary guitarist on his first musical steps and how the blues came to Surbiton.