CinemaStix dropped a fantastic video essay that digs into why Alfred Molina’s Doc Ock in Spider-Man 2remains one of the greatest comic book villains ever put on screen.
The breakdown highlights how Sam Raimi’s team used practical effects and intricate puppetry to animate those terrifying tentacles in medium and close-up shots, giving the character a physicality that still holds up.
Molina’s performance grounds Otto Octavius with real humanity, making his descent into villainy all the more tragic. It’s a rare blend of performance and craftsmanship that few superhero films have matched since.
