‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ Series Beats Every Other Superhero Film in One Aspect, Fans Claim

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As a gamer who has spent countless hours immersed in the world of Spider-Man, I must say that the relationship between Peter Parker and Gwen Stacy in The Amazing Spider-Man series truly stood out. It was a rollercoaster of emotions, filled with love, laughter, and heart-wrenching sadness. The death of Gwen Stacy left an indelible mark on me, much like the scar it left on Garfield’s Spider-Man.

The initial Spider-Man trilogy was concluded by Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 3, not with the best results. At the time, Sony had high aspirations for the series, planning additional three movies and offshoots. However, due to the disappointing critical and financial performance of Spider-Man 3, Sony temporarily stepped away from the franchise until they reconsidered it later on.

In the following years, upon Sony’s release of “The Amazing Spider-Man”, Andrew Garfield assumed Tobey Maguire’s role as the beloved New York superhero. Despite high aspirations, this series unfortunately lasted for only two films before being discontinued.

Despite the passage of time, a number of fans still contend that the “Amazing Spider-Man” series surpasses all other superhero films in a crucial area.

In contrast to the initial trilogy where Mary Jane Watson was the main love of Peter’s life, and the MCU that presents a revamped version of MJ with Zendaya in the role, The Amazing Spider-Man chose to introduce a different love interest for Peter Parker – none other than Gwen Stacy. While she made a brief appearance in Raimi’s trilogy, it was Emma Stone who brought this character to life in The Amazing Spider-Man, and her influence on the storyline and Peter’s growth was substantial.

In contrast to other female characters, as stated by Felipe Rangel in ScreenRant, Emily Blunt’s MJ was a significant character but played more of a supporting role and often found herself in distress rather than driving the plot. Her impact on the trilogy was considerable, yet not as profound as Spider-Man (Tom Holland) or his villains. On the other hand, Zendaya’s portrayal of MJ takes a different approach to the character, and given that these movies were designed to fit within the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe framework, it explains why her role was impactful but not overarching (it was Mysterio who had the most significant influence on Quentin Beck’s life).

Simultaneously, Gwen Stacy significantly impacted Garfield’s narrative, affecting it positively and negatively. The complex bond between Spider-Man and her father was portrayed, as well as how their tumultuous relationship unfolded. Her untimely death in the comics left an indelible mark on Spider-Man that remains unhealed; No Way Home implies that Garfield’s Spider-Man is still grappling with coming to terms with Gwen Stacy’s demise.

To this, it’s worth noting that Garfield and Stone had an exceptional on-screen dynamic compared to Maguire and Dunst, and even surpassing Holland and Zendaya, with the latter being influenced by a distinct portrayal of the character and her relationship with Spider-Man.

As Rangel concludes:

It’s my belief that among all superhero films, the death of Gwen Stacy is the most heart-wrenching. The film brilliantly concludes the romantic storyline between Garfield’s Spider-Man and Stone’s Gwen Stacy, leaving a profound emotional impact. I can’t think of another live-action superhero movie that has come as close to capturing the depth of love, emotion, humor, and sadness that was portrayed in The Amazing Spider-Man 2. Although I wished for the franchise to continue beyond the film, I secretly felt relieved when it ended. A future without Gwen would have been a different one indeed.

Source: ScreenRant

Indeed, this is a fact. The strength of their love, as evidenced by Gwen’s passing, undeniably leaves a more profound impact compared to any other loss.

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2024-09-15 17:13