8 Harsh Realities Of Rewatching Maguire"s Spider-Man Trilogy
Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy starring Tobey Maguire is a hallmark of superhero cinema, marking the beginning of a long and illustrious era of comic book movies that would eventually spawn the Marvel Cinematic Universe. As beloved as these films have become over the last two decades, they are far from perfect. With the added benefit of hindsight, as well as two additional franchises starring Andrew Garfield and Tom Holland as the web-slinging superhero, Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man trilogy can now be viewed in a more impartial light. As such, there are certain harsh realities that come with rewatching this classic yet deeply flawed franchise of superhero films.
Tobey Maguire first portrayed Peter Parker in 2002's Spider-Man, which, alongside projects like X-Men and Blade, is often credited as one of the most important films in kickstarting Marvel's successful movie run. Maguire later returned for two sequels in 2004 and 2007, respectively, but officially laid down the role when Sony opted to reboot the franchise rather than make Spider-Man 4. Nevertheless, nearly twenty years after the first movie, Maguire made a surprise return in Spider-Man: No Way Home, joining forces with Garfield and Holland's variants for a multiversal adventure. The events of No Way Home have even spawned countless rumors that Maguire's Spider-Man could return for future Marvel projects.
8 James Franco Is In The Spider-Man Trilogy![]()
James Franco plays a key part in the Spider-Man trilogy as Peter Parker's best friend turned enemy, Harry Osborn. However, Franco's real-life actions have severely soured his presence in the Raimiverse. Beginning with a 2018 article in the LA Times, Franco became the subject of multiple sexual misconduct allegations, eventually resulting in a steep downward spiral for the actor's career. Even though Franco's work in the Spider-Man trilogy came long before these allegations, it is still difficult to watch his scenes knowing more details about the actor's unsavory future actions. Similarly, one may find that Franco's portrayal of Harry Osborn in the Spider-Man films is far from his best work.
7 Emo Peter Parker's Spider-Man 3 Dance Is More Cringey Now![]()
Unquestionably the most controversial scene in the entire Spider-Man trilogy sees Peter Parker, under the influence of the Venom symbiote, dancing down the street in what has become known in the realm of memes as the "Emo Peter Parker" dance sequence. This ill-advised scene almost didn't make Spider-Man 3's final cut--and for obvious reasons. The moment, which was cringey even in 2007, has only aged worse with each passing year, as audiences are forced to watch their favorite superhero's painful dance moves as onlookers give him the stink eye. And, while it may be a funny scene, it's for all the wrong reasons.
6 Spider-Man 3's Venom Is Worse After Tom Hardy's Version![]()
Spider-Man 3's main villain is Venom (Topher Grace), a character whose severe mischaracterization is made even worse by Tom Hardy's portrayal of the character. While Hardy's series of Venom films are far from perfect, they do make a genuine attempt to understand the character of Eddie Brock and his relationship with the Venom symbiote. Raimi's version of Venom is as generic as it gets and not at all compelling. He famously didn't want the symbiote in the movie, and his lack of interest in the character shows. In light of the Venom franchise, Spider-Man 3's villain looks even worse.
5 The Spider-Man Movies' VFX Has (Inevitably) Aged Badly![]()
It shouldn't be at all surprising that the Spider-Man trilogy's special effects and CGI haven't aged particularly well. While impressive for the early 2000s, the Spider-Man films' VFX simply doesn't hold up when viewed under a modern lens. There are several scenes that have proven infamous for this very reason, including a moment in the original film wherein Green Goblin (Willem Dafoe) incinerates his former business partners, leaving behind laughably fake skeletons. However, while it is easy to fault Spider-Man for its twenty-year-old CGI, it is also important to note that even modern superhero movies struggle with similar problems, including some of the latest installments of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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Tobey Maguire first portrayed Peter Parker in 2002's Spider-Man, which, alongside projects like X-Men and Blade, is often credited as one of the most important films in kickstarting Marvel's successful movie run. Maguire later returned for two sequels in 2004 and 2007, respectively, but officially laid down the role when Sony opted to reboot the franchise rather than make Spider-Man 4. Nevertheless, nearly twenty years after the first movie, Maguire made a surprise return in Spider-Man: No Way Home, joining forces with Garfield and Holland's variants for a multiversal adventure. The events of No Way Home have even spawned countless rumors that Maguire's Spider-Man could return for future Marvel projects.
8 James Franco Is In The Spider-Man Trilogy
James Franco plays a key part in the Spider-Man trilogy as Peter Parker's best friend turned enemy, Harry Osborn. However, Franco's real-life actions have severely soured his presence in the Raimiverse. Beginning with a 2018 article in the LA Times, Franco became the subject of multiple sexual misconduct allegations, eventually resulting in a steep downward spiral for the actor's career. Even though Franco's work in the Spider-Man trilogy came long before these allegations, it is still difficult to watch his scenes knowing more details about the actor's unsavory future actions. Similarly, one may find that Franco's portrayal of Harry Osborn in the Spider-Man films is far from his best work.7 Emo Peter Parker's Spider-Man 3 Dance Is More Cringey Now
Unquestionably the most controversial scene in the entire Spider-Man trilogy sees Peter Parker, under the influence of the Venom symbiote, dancing down the street in what has become known in the realm of memes as the "Emo Peter Parker" dance sequence. This ill-advised scene almost didn't make Spider-Man 3's final cut--and for obvious reasons. The moment, which was cringey even in 2007, has only aged worse with each passing year, as audiences are forced to watch their favorite superhero's painful dance moves as onlookers give him the stink eye. And, while it may be a funny scene, it's for all the wrong reasons.6 Spider-Man 3's Venom Is Worse After Tom Hardy's Version
Spider-Man 3's main villain is Venom (Topher Grace), a character whose severe mischaracterization is made even worse by Tom Hardy's portrayal of the character. While Hardy's series of Venom films are far from perfect, they do make a genuine attempt to understand the character of Eddie Brock and his relationship with the Venom symbiote. Raimi's version of Venom is as generic as it gets and not at all compelling. He famously didn't want the symbiote in the movie, and his lack of interest in the character shows. In light of the Venom franchise, Spider-Man 3's villain looks even worse.5 The Spider-Man Movies' VFX Has (Inevitably) Aged Badly
It shouldn't be at all surprising that the Spider-Man trilogy's special effects and CGI haven't aged particularly well. While impressive for the early 2000s, the Spider-Man films' VFX simply doesn't hold up when viewed under a modern lens. There are several scenes that have proven infamous for this very reason, including a moment in the original film wherein Green Goblin (Willem Dafoe) incinerates his former business partners, leaving behind laughably fake skeletons. However, while it is easy to fault Spider-Man for its twenty-year-old CGI, it is also important to note that even modern superhero movies struggle with similar problems, including some of the latest installments of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.[圖擷取自網路，如有疑問請私訊]
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