Summary
It’s refreshing to see how relatable Spider-Man is, once fans stop focusing on the whole bitten-by-a-radioactive-spider-to-get-superpowers schtick. Before this incident, he was nothing more than a smart nerd who was constantly bullied and too weak to defend himself. When he receives his powers, the first thing he does is buy into the revenge fantasies running inside his head that would be true for anyone who’sthe target of bullying and unfair practices, only for his actions to bite him back when a tragedy transforms him to become Spider-Man.
It’s an amazing origin story, making it easy to see why fans can’t get enough of this webhead no matter how many movies he’s featured in. Despite being a relatively jovial hero who loves to crack his fair share oflame jokes while battling hooligans, the stories become all the more engaging when serious emotions are discussed in a mature and meaningful manner. This can be seen in some of thesaddest quotes inSpider-Manmovies, which has left fans wanting for more.
It’s hard not to feel a sense of satisfaction as Peter instantly gives the opportunistic wrestling booker a taste of his own medicine when he refuses to stop a robber from running away with his cash. It’s a great gotcha moment, but things take a turn for the worse when this passiveness leads toUncle Ben’s premature demise. Peter hunts down the killer, only to find out it was the same man he’d let go. It’s a sobering moment that makes him realize he was partly responsible for Uncle Ben’s death.
After coming back from his funeral, Peter opens up about his feelings to Aunt May and talks about the last interaction he had with the man who was like a father to him. His regret is palpable here, and viewers won’t be able to help but feel for a poor kid. He didn’t know that lashing out would have such lasting consequences, and he decided to take his uncle’s last words to heart and use his powers for good.
There’s no denying thatThe Amazing Spider-Man 2has its fair share of problems, to the point where most people label it as the worst live-actionSpider-Manmovie of all time. It’s a harsh statement, but fans can still have some fun with this movie, courtesy of the brilliant chemistry between Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone. This is precisely whythe finale of thisSpider-Manmoviecan be so emotional.
After Harry’s antics cause Gwen to start falling, Peter desperately shoots a web that takes the shape of an outstretched hand. It showcases his anguish at that moment and how he doesn’t want the love of his life to fall, but she does anyway. The web doesn’t reach her in time, and she loses her life, with Peter cradling her lifeless body in his arms, begging her to come back. In a movie that is a mess more often than not, Gwen’s death is executed perfectly and excellently showcases Peter’s hopelessness, courtesy ofa beautiful performance by Andrew Garfield.
No Way Homeis one of the most ambitiousSpider-Manmovies of all time, serving as a live-action crossover for the ages that letsSpider-Manfans enjoy one of the most fascinating cinematic experiences they could feast their eyes on. Seeingthe Spider-Men of the past and presentworking together is something fans can’t get enough of, but this movie isn’t just an entertaining roller-coaster.
Some moments ground the experience, with Aunt May’s death being a huge turning point for this version of Peter.She loses her life after Green Goblin’s assault, but she doesn’t let her death go to waste. Before she passes, she tells Peter the iconic lines that have become a staple of the series, pushing him to do the right thing and team up with the Spider-Men to send everyone back to their universes and undo the damage he’d done.
Spider-Man 2is an incredible movie, expertly capturing how tough it would be for a superhero to try and balance their personal and vigilante lifestyles. Spider-Man may be flourishing as a competent hero, but Peter’s life is in shambles. The love of his life is losing faith in him and ending up with someone else, and he’s barely able to keep a job and pay rent.
This eventually wears him down to the point wherehe abandons the mask. A figurative conversation with Uncle Ben in his head shows that a part of him wants to do the right thing, but it comes at too big a cost. With his powers fading and his motivations in tatters, it’s easy to see why Peter shares these heartbreaking words with his uncle and assumes the life of a normal, unremarkable man.
Spider-Man 3has its problems, with studio interference ruining the third Sam Raimi movie and halting the momentum of this series. Still, to say that this movie is a complete trainwreck would be a huge exaggeration, especially since seeing Spider-Man become an edgelord is one of themost iconicSpider-Manmoments of all time. However, the movie also has its heartfelt moments, such as when Mary Jane is forced by Harry to break Peter’s heart.
It’s a hard moment to witness, especially when Peter brings out the ring that he was going to use to propose. Watching him pull out his ring proves exactly why Tobey Maguire was the perfect cast for Spider-Man, providing a moment of vulnerability that hammers in why his version of the web-crawler is considered to be the best of the lot.
