I don’t know about you guys, but I liked the Tobey Maguire Spider-Man films just fine. I thought he was a great Spidey.
Speaking of which, if anyone knows where I can find the comics in a novel format so that I can learn the stories of these superheroes, I’d be grateful for that information.
Before the spoilers begin, I’ll just put my final analysis here. I’m not going to tell you everything about the film, but it was awesome and totally worth the ticket price. My son and I both enjoyed it — one of the best films we’ve seen in a while.
So yes, I have enjoyed both recent Spidey franchises. I have to say, I really liked Emma Stone after her portrayal of Gwen Stacy in the film. Spoilers begin now Yesterday, I spent the train ride back from the theatre debating with my son about whether her tough stubbornness contributed to her fate. I was upset that she died, and I wanted to understand why. I know they followed the comics, but man! I really liked her!
I was thinking that if she hadn’t shown up at that final battle, she probably wouldn’t have died, but without her there, Spider-Man might not have been able to defeat Electro. So it’s one of those moments where one person’s sacrifice is made for the greater good. I get that, but I was really sad that they killed Gwen. Stan Lee often makes cameos in his films, so it’s interesting how these stories take such different directions. Why did they choose Gwen Stacy’s story?
Okay, enough of that. This film was phenomenal. My son watched it for the second time yesterday, and he still wants to see it again. “Pops, when does it come out on DVD?” I agree; the film was exciting and action packed. I really enjoyed it. In this film, you meet several villains, and they set the stage for the Sinister Six in the next movie. We met Electro, the Green Goblin, and Rhino. I do wonder, though, why Spider-Man has to face all these super villains on his own. It seems tough; he could use some superhero friends to help out. Where are the Avengers?
On a side note, on the way out of the theatre I heard some comic fans mentioning that Rhino was in a mechanical suit.
Apparently, that’s not quite how it is in the comics, but like I said, I haven’t followed them closely. During the scene when Rhino is introduced, Spider-Man is a bit out of the scene. Like the rest of us, he was upset because Gwen Stacy died. We all felt that loss deeply. Then a little kid Spider-Man had met earlier was wearing a Spidey costume and got between Rhino and the police. Writing about that scene makes me choked up; the little kid even puts on a Spider-Man mask.
The bravery and heart displayed by this young child is amazing. It’s so cool when Spidey shows up and says to the kid, “Do you mind if I take over?” That moment is touching! Then Spidey takes the megaphone and jokes, “On behalf of the people of this city, and natural rhinos everywhere, please put your hands up.” It was hilarious!
Electro is a pretty sad case. He’s a nerdy guy who wants to be acknowledged. Oscorp sidelines him; no one really notices him, and he seems emotionally unstable. After an accident, he becomes a powerful electric based person.
Pretty cool, actually. However, his psychological issues make him a dangerous Electro. At one point, he and Spider-Man are talking, and he seems open to conversation. But then, because of cameras and overzealous bystanders, he loses control and chaos breaks loose.
Harry Osborne is a spoiled character used to getting his way. He wants Spider-Man’s blood to survive an illness affecting him. I’m not a big fan of the Green Goblin; I’ve never really cared for that character. I enjoyed Electro more, though the main villain in the series is Green Goblin.
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