One caution: although the language and sexuality are mild, making the film suitable for older children, the violence is graphic and, at times, disturbing. It’s comic-book brutality, with its requisite property destruction and slams against brick walls (no blood or visible injuries, though). Combined with the soaring but scary music, it is not appropriate for younger children, who were crying and had to be carried out when I screened the film.

Otherwise, “Spider-Man 2” will delight the entire family. It’s a great guy’s night out, a fun date movie and, surprisingly, maybe even one for the girls. After all, the world has yet to figure out what men are really feeling.