The first big screen Spider-Man movie was released May 2002.The villain, the Green Goblin was played expertly by Willem Dafoe. After being bitten by a genetically altered spider, the Hero Peter Parker's life becomes even more complicated as he assumes the role of Spider-Man, a hero of superhuman strength with the ability to cling to any surface. Spider-Man, inspired by his late Uncle Ben's immortal words, "With great power there must also come great responsibility," dedicates himself to fighting crime, while living a double life as a superhero and working student.