Thankfully and somewhat unsurprisingly, this disc is a masterpiece of sound work. Spidey's web shots do a fine job of flying through the sound field while his opponent's tentacles provide bass. A few scenes featuring gunfire have been mixed perfectly. The final moments, with the imploding building, is just stunning to listen to. Any of the fight sequences are worthy enough to feed to your receiver as well. (*****)

This is the "Collectors Gift Set" edition of the film. Unlike the first films set, this one uses a standard size box to hold everything and it should fit nicely on any shelf. Included in the box is of course the 2-disc DVD set along with plenty of stuff to show off. A smaller reproduction of "Spiderman: Issue 50" is included, the comic the film is based on. There is a 25-page booklet featuring art from a variety of sources, all created for this very set. Their presentation is impeccable. Next is a concept portfolio, a very glossy (almost to the point of being slippery) look at the concept art and a few shots of the film for comparison. Finally, a set of five perforated postcards featuring posters and promotional art are packed inside.

Ok, take a breath; it's time for the extras. Disc one houses two commentaries, the first led by Raimi and Maguire. The second is from some of the special effects crew discussing how they pulled it all off. A pop-up tivia track can be played along with the movie providing various information on the shoot and pointing out things you may have missed. Four "Web-I-sodes," basically just short featurettes that appeared on the internet, are included. Two focus on the actors, one on a Comic-con, and another on the suit creation. The disc is rounded off with a music video from Train and some trailers.

Disc two really brings the movie home with one of the best documentaries ever made for a DVD. This 12-part, 2+ hour look called "Making the Amazing" was mostly filmed as the film went (not just interviews after the shooting was complete) so you can see and hear the trouble as it happened. You owe to the movie fan part of yourself to watch this.

Three featurettes focus on Spiderman's troubles (and the comic that inspired the film), Doc Ock, and the women in our hero's life. "Enter the Web" is a multi-angle feature that offers four views of a scene being filmed. You can get close up with the director or Maguire, sit back and watch the action unfold, or look at all four shots at once.

A gallery includes still pictures for all the paintings done for the opening titles and the interactive section includes information on the video game. Included is the games E3 trailer and a short making-of. This set is worth buying on the main documentary itself. (*****)

Be aware that while this is an incredible set, another edition of the movie is due out next year. Not only will there be extra footage, but likely more extras. You can read up on the edition thanks to an interview on IGN.