I don't get what gives this one the terrible reputation compared to the previous two films in the series. I prefer it to 2 because it doesn't go on so much about Peter's and Mary Jane's relationship. On that, Mary is unlikable in this series. She is a drama queen at times and needed to be better written for her flip-outs. Despite having 2.5 villains, they aren't as strong as Doctor Octopus and the action between the villains and Spider-Man isn't as strong despite the strong special effects of Sandman and even Venom on a lesser note. 2.5-3.