Gwen Stacy's death was a defining moment in Peters life. He is constantly haunted and blames himself for both her and Uncle Ben's deaths. Yes he eventually meets Mary Jane in the comics and she is his second love. But Gwen is one of his biggest lessons.
Gwens death is one of the saddest moments ever in any movie Andrew Garfields performance in that scene really gets me every time man he is the amazing Spider-Man
I love how the web that ultimately kills Gwen takes the shape of a reaching hand when Peter shoots it... An iconic moment from the comic beautifully and hauntingly portrayed in live-action... Although in the comics it was the Brooklyn bridge, iirc
37:53 This is why her father made him promise to keep his distance... and why he agreed. Both men understood the dynamics of the kinds of people Peter goes up against.
@@neospock5034 Catwoman is often seen exhibiting signs of strategic thinking, but I still wouldn't state that so confidently. Remember how she was trying to leave Gotham in _The Dark Knight Rises?_ Anne Hathaway's portrayal was _especially_ cunning, but she was legitimately scared. Bane was on his way to being the kind of threat she had _no_ confidence in her ability to _handle._
@@lazyperfectionist2 granetd I'm thinking more of the comic book character than the movie adapations but I agree she couldn't handle Bane. Which is why she'd avoid directly confronting him.
This was Gwen’s fate in the comics. She died in Spider-Man issue 121 during a battle between Peter & Green Goblin (who was Harry’s dad in the suit). Peter tried to save her but the webbing snapped her neck. To this day aside from Uncle Ben’s death, this event haunts Peter believing he was responsible & was where he had to ensure to not get too close to anyone for their safety. However, this led to Peter & Mary Jane to become closer because MJ was Gwen’s friend and their bond ultimately led Peter & Mary Jane to fall in love. Gwen’s death was also where Green Goblin became Spider-Man’s arch nemesis (the Joker to his Batman). The one villain that push him to his limits the most out of any of his enemies.
The reason why this Spiderman has a Gwen Stacy is because he is not the same comic book Peter Parker as Toby's. Many different comics are made about the same characters because newer comic writers would add their own spin to the characters. So that's why Andrew's movies are called THE AMAZING Spiderman. If Andrew got a third movie, maybe the story would have picked up where his comic left off. After Gwen's death, he meets Mary Jane. I didn't read up about that before watching his movies, so I was absolutely wrecked and in shock when she died like that. I appreciated the detailed variation each Peter Parker had added to their backstory. With Tom's it was decided that the MCU didn't want to redo his origins all over again, and just wanted to get on with it, because they figured people had enough movies and shows to tell that story. Each had a different girlfriend. I liked this backstory variation that they put in for this version of Peter. I'm sure people told you that their chemistry was real because they were dating. Tom and Zendaya have that same cuteness factor, but they played up that awkward teen theme as if they truly were that age. Andrew really brought the drama to Peter's traumas in both movies. Now in movie 3 with Tom he did too. Andrew had raised the bar, imo. Back in the day, I admit, I was a little bias to Toby until I watched Andrew's version. He blew me away. And I felt like he was not given his due. It wasn't until time went by that his version became more appreciated.
The death of Gwen Stacy was a pivotal moment in comics. Comic fans knew how this movie would end as soon as we saw how Gwen was dressed. She's wearing the same outfit as the comics.
One thing you may not have picked up on Christy -- the reason the spider venom didn't work w/ Harry is because remember what Peter's father said in the video -- The DNA he used in creating the healing serum was his own, so it wouldn't work on anyone else except someone from his bloodline, like Peter. That's also why the serum they experimented with didn't work on Dr. Curt Connors from the first film either, it transformed him into a lizard b/c he was using lizard DNA, also w/ healing powers. In both cases Peter's father used his own DNA w/ spider venom for the healing serum -- so the only one the Spider-venom based serum his father Richard Parker and Norman Osborne worked on was Peter himself (when the genetically enhanced spider bit him in the lab in the first Marc Webb movie) -- No one else, thus transforming him into "Spiderman", w/ no physical side effects (like it did w/ Harry w his illness by changing him into something a bit grotesque looking), except giving Peter powers of agility, speed, healing, and strength of a human sized spider.
The Night Gwen Stacy Died (The Amazing Spider-Man #121-122, 1973) marked a pivotal moment in comic book history. Written by Gerry Conway and illustrated by Gil Kane, this storyline shocked readers by showcasing the dark side of superhero life, with Spider-Man facing the devastating consequences of his battles. Gwen's death was not just a plot twist; it represented a significant shift in the tone of superhero comics, introducing more mature themes and highlighting the vulnerability of even the closest characters to tragedy. The emotional impact on Peter Parker was profound, leading to a more complex and darker portrayal of Spider-Man in subsequent stories. The formation of the Comics Code Authority (CCA) in 1954 imposed heavy censorship, resulting in whimsical portrayals of characters. However, after the CCA relaxed its restrictions in 1971 and lifted the ban on horror comics, comic books began to embrace darker topics and stories. For example: Batman returned to his noir, detective roots, marking the start of the often-overlooked Bronze Age of Comics. Stories like Daughter of the Demon (June 1971) revived a darker Batman and introduced Ra's al Ghul. During this period, Batman faced off against cults, assassins, dark magicians, and monsters-subjects that had been off-limits during the Silver Age due to CCA restrictions. The same applied to Spider-Man, as The Night Gwen Stacy Died helped transition Marvel into the Bronze Age of Comics. This shift allowed for more complex narratives, character development, and the exploration of real-world issues, ultimately reshaping the landscape of superhero storytelling for years to come. Although these themes began to be explored during the 1960s, they were still limited by the CCA's restrictions. With the relaxation of these rules, writers could delve deeper into darker, more mature topics, giving rise to a richer and more nuanced portrayal of characters like Spider-Man.
I remember being a little kid reading Marvel Tales (Spider-Man reprints) in the late 80's. The first comic book that made me cry! I dreaded seeing Gwen in the ASM movies because I figured she wouldn't have a happy ending. I hated being right😢
marvel fanboys act like death in comics on started in marvel lol.... i prefer marvel over DC for sure but people who like dc is because its darker an more adult while marvel was the kiddie comic
And there’s the spoiler on why Peter is with MJ in the comics. Gwen is Peter’s first true love and she dies just like this in the comics and later MJ comes in as Peter’s new love interest.
Fun Fact: There IS as Spider-Woman, a British lady named Jessica Drew... Actually, there have been a few Spider-Womans over the years, but she was the first.
Another thing that others have mentioned here, Gwen Stacey also died in the comics. "The Night Gwen Stacy Died" is one of the most famous Spiderman comic book issues (#121-122, circa 1973). It was a pivotal moment in his life that defined Peter's life going forward. A little back story, Gwen was his first love interest in high school, and it was not until later on that he met and fell in love with Mary Jane Watson, aka "MJ". Anyway, I remember reading this episode so long ago in the comics as a kid, and others please feel free to correct me if i am wrong here, but I think Gwen fell from a NY bridge while Peter was battling Green Goblin as well (the bridge and Stacey hanging from it are on the cover of that comic book if not mistaken), and he spun a strand of web to catch her, and a similar thing resulted, just like we saw in the movie (except that the movie version was inside a clock tower) -- Despite the elasticity of his webbing, it still has its limits, and the impact of stopping so quickly broke her neck, so she died instantly, similar to the movie. Like others have mentioned here, Peter constantly was haunted by her death and blamed himself (again just like in this movie), where at the end we understand he more or less gave the Spiderman hero mantra up for several weeks if not months. This comic was one of the first to kick off the new Bronze age of comics w/ darker undertones and more serious themes. BTW, The end credits scenes were meant to setup what was to be a third "Amazing Spiderman" entry in the series, where we would get to see Spidey battle the 'Sinister Six' (also a big story in the comics btw), consistiing of Doc Ock, Green Goblin, Electro, Vulture, Mysterio, and Kraven the Hunter. Sadly, that didn't happen and they rebooted it again, except this time Sony teamed up w/ Marvel Studios and they thankfully brought the character into the MCU, and introduced Tom Holland's character playing our hero. BTW If you think you cried in this or the first Marc Webb film, just wait until you see No Way Home" . Bring a box of tissues! :)
Gwen was killed just like in the comics. The Night Gwen Stacy Died is one of the most famous comics’ issues. Her death ended the silver age of comics & began the grimmer Bronze Age. It was after her death that Peter’s off again/ on again relationship with MJ solidified.
In comic books, death is often temporary, with many characters returning after significant storylines. However, there are a few notable characters who are generally considered to stay dead or has had a lasting impact. Some notable characters that are often cited as remaining dead or whose deaths have had lasting impacts are: Thomas and Martha Wayne (Bruce’s parents), Uncle Ben, Gwen Stacy (While existing in different realities, the original Gwen Stacy’s death by Goblin is a pivotal moment in Spider-Man & Marvel’s history and has not been undone in the main continuity), Captain Marvel (Mar-Vell), Psylocke (Betsy Braddock), Bane’s mother (Her dying in child birth is very important to his backstory), and the original Green Lantern (Alan Scott). In 2005, two characters were undone by both Marvel and DC, that being Bucky Barnes (who was supposed to stay dead in Cap’s WW2 comics & not come back as The Winter Soldier), and Jason Todd (Batman’s second Robin who was killed by The Joker, and DC had Talia Al Ghul bring him back via the Lazarus Pit to remember who he was and what happened to him).
Gwen Stacy's end happened in the comic books in 1973 and was one of those well-known, iconic moments in the medium. That was over half a century ago. I mean no offense and don't expect everyone to know that, but it's funny when someone says they can't believe they did this. It would be like saying you can't believe a movie had Batman's parents dying.
Cristy! You GOTTA react to the Alternate Ending. Andrew Garfield acted the CRAP outta the scene. The alternate ending also changed the WHOLE PLOT by the end.
Gwen’s death is foreshadowed because of the outfit she is wearing near the end, it’s the same outfit in the comics she’s wearing when her death happens.
Sony wanted to use this film to set up a Sinister Six movie. The Sinister Six is a team of Spider-Man villains. The original lineup was Doc Ock, Sandman, Electro, Vulture, Mysterio and Kraven the Hunter. But this movie under performed at the box office, so Sony made a deal with Disney which led to the Tom Holland movies.
COOL!! I'm not alone in preferring Andrew!! Comments are saying this is closer to the comics!! Kinda Cool? Gwen death aside of course! We need more of this Spiderman!! Peace 🕊️☮️♾️😎
They did have Mary Jane in this but cut her scenes (actress Shailene Woodley). Supposedly she might still be in a half second scene at coffee shop when Rhino appears (I don't have movie handy to check).
The problem with this film is that it’s four films. It’s Gwen saying goodbye, it’s Peter’s parents being secret subway car spies, it’s Electro, and it’s a Green Goblin origin film. If it was just Electro and Spider-Man kicking ten bells out of each other for the entire film; it would have been amazing.
This movie hurts, it always hurts so much, and even the deleted scenes which are so good, and I'll always love this film and the Amazing Spiderman 1. Now, Gwen Stacy, her story and her character, it's pretty amazing, and heartbreaking. In any version of her, in any story told with her in it, she is Peter's first love, and she is always his biggest grief. In the comics after he makes a life with MJ, he would still go every day into his attic and talk to her, to her old recordings he had of her, and MJ knew this and supported him through it all. That's Gwen Stacy's story in any version of Spiderman. It's heartwrenching, and she is one of my favorite characters above all, I don't think I'll never not cry while watching this film, or any other that Gwen Stacy is a part of
So to my understanding, Gwen Stacy was Peters first love, and MJ is his True love. THAT scene is also very true to the comics, rewatching all these earlier movies, I can see how they all are teasing this specific scene! 0:32 I have heard it told that Tobey did Peter more correct, but Andrew did Spider-Man more correct. and that Tom has a balanced mix? so in a sense, the Rami Spider-Man isn't more accurate than these per se, but is in one aspect.
I couldin't edit my coment but this is a cool fact: Sam Raimi was a spiderman fan, he read it as child, and this is one of the reasons you never see Tobey's spider catch anyone with the web. Sam Raimi simply already had read The Night Gwen Stacy Died and took a note. He actually played the fans in first movie because everyone considered he could have Killed MJ in the final battle.
Ordinarily you see the hero save the girl Now I didn't own many Spider-Man comics but I knew about Gwen Stacey's death well before this movie but the scene was so horrifically awesome I've rewatched it countless times Jamie Foxx Electro was awesome but weird until no way home
Gwen's death is one of the biggest and most iconic moments in comic book history because it's one of the first times a major character was killed off and stayed dead instead of being brought back by some time travel or multiverse bs. Also, Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone were actually dating in real life at the time they filmed these movies, so that's probably why they have such good chemistry. There was a third one planned, but it never happened so Rhino ended up not only looking really stupid but got completely wasted. I'm sorry, but I hate the design for Harry's Green Goblin. He looks so ridiculous and awful.
Now that you've watched the Tobey films and the Andrew films and will conclude next week with No Way Home, I highly recommend you react to PLAYING Marvel's Spider-Man on PS4 or PS5. It's a very close rendition to the comics without being an origin story as Peter isn't a teen. He's actually 23 in the game, 8 years after becoming Spider-Man and a year out of college.
I get that Spider-month is over, and you've watched a LOT of Spider-man by now, but in my opinion you haven't yet seen the best one: Into the Spider-verse. Hopefully you can make time for that one: it is I think a top3-all-time comic movie...easily.
@@CristyReacts yes, I agree that there was just way too many things stuffed into this film, but I commend the filmmakers decision to actually put Gwen's death in there, as a lot of other commenters said the event is true to the comics 😢
Hello Cristy!😊 So, supposedly Peter was going to meet M.J. in the next film, which of course never happened as there was no trilogy, unfortunately. There has been an increased push from fans to give him a third film since people have been rewatching these Spider-Man films lately, and feel he deserves it.😉 I wasn't really crazy about the villain choices in this one. I thought Harry could have been better cast. Great emotional reactions to this film with a very sad ending, Cristy!!!!🎬👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@@Stevarooni if that was the case her head would be bleeding. Also her head was to far from the ground. They show you how she isn’t touching the ground. You hear the snap of the spine but apparently after the movie came out a lot of people assumed she died from hitting her head. They actually did keep to the comic book version for cause of death.
100% correct! Shailene Woodley was cast as MJ (complete with red hair) & she shot scenes with Andrew Garfield as he was fixing aunt May's car while she was having trouble with her motorbike. All we have are bts press pictures & small vids of the footage if you google it. It has never publicly been seen even as deleted scenes sadly but Shailene Woodley was still paid for being in the film 🎥
@@fleason771 There was also a deleted scene where The Gentleman/Mr. Fiers(Michael Massee`s character)had Norman`s head in his OsCorp lab and was considering reanimating him.
The original Electro costume was ractical costume ever, but damn, I loved it. My eyes were always drawn to it, but I totally understand why they didn't use it. The whole Gwen thing was that MJ, in the comics, was always the "promis". that Aunt May was trying to fix him up with. She was the neighbor's (Aunt May's friend) niece. Always talked about, but never seen. She finally shows up in the last two panels of Spider-Man #42 (drawn by John Romita). Her famous line was "Face it, Tiger. You just hit the jackpot!" The movies didn't want to go back in history, they wanted to hit the ground running, so everything changed to better fit their preferred storyline.
seeing two of these now I much prefer the Toby Maguie's version. Nothing o do with the acting, etc, just for me the character development was all wrong, maybe because I am familiar with the comic book Spiderman. Toby nailed the awkward uncool kid perfectly, here Peter and Gwen just were too problem free together, until the end where there was a real problem. And this Harry character I did not like at all. Oh well, good reaction, be back soon
Not a spoiler really, but at the end of the movie Peter's dad was going to turn up at the cemetery and say hello; he'd still be alive after all and play a role in the next movie (which of course was never made). They even filmed that scene, but it was deleted in the final cut.
This was composed by Hans Zimmer but RIP to James Horner who composed the 1st Amazing Spider-Man 👏 He eventually said the 2nd film was soo bad he didn't want to come back! James said in an interview the following: "JH: Marc Webb was very inexperienced and he and I had a very good relationship and the producers had their own opinion. And they didn’t want his input. And then Sony had their own, they just wanted action. To me, the whole thing about doing the movie was I liked the director and there was a chance to write something for the two lead characters and then she dies in the next movie. But the next movie ended up being so terrible, I didn’t want to do it. It was just dreadful"
Ok hear me out: how awesome would it be if we get Gwen back in Avengers: Secret Wars, but as Spider-Gwen and her and Andrew’s Peter swing off into the sunset together living happily ever after. Would be a perfect ending for Andrew’s spidey or at least a great way to give him closure ☺️
That would feel very forced and very silly. Plus SPOILERS FOR ANYONE THAT HAS NOT WATCHED PAST THIS POINT IN THE MARVEL/MCU FILMS He gets closure later on. He may not get her back, but he still gets a redemption and some closure.
@@butkusfan23 In theory what happens in no way home SPOILERS … with all 3 spidey’s teaming up would seem forced but look how that turned out? It’s all about how it’s written plus it’s the multi verse phase - there’s literally no better time to make it happen. I have faith that McFeely will deliver yet again! Also having Spider-Gwen in the movie won’t take away from what happened with Andrew’s Peter and mj in no way home, just adds to his closure
Like, I don't know Cristy. I haven't even watched her videos before the Spider-Man (2002) reaction, but I was so excited for this video when I saw it pop up I clapped my hands shook my legs.
Dropping everything to watch your reaction, since I just know Gwen's death is going to be a total surprise to you. (evil grin; sinister chuckling) 32:50 - You: I wish you'd let Gwen come and help. Me: I'll bet you feel a bit silly saying that *now!* Spider-Man was after all acting quite sensibly. 38:05 - You: She died? Me: Knowing you've now seen No Way Home when I write this, I can now ask, aren't you glad we all pleaded with you to watch these earlier Spider-Man movies first? For example, would Andrew Garfield's Spider-Man saving MJ have meant quite as much to you if you hadn't seen this movie and especially this scene first? Looking forward very much to seeing your reaction to No Way Home!
"Do you think England needs a superhero too?" Never mind Marvel's Captain Britain, look up DC's True Brit (hilarious and written by comedy legend John Cleese) and Superman: Kal
For (SPIDER-MAN:NO WAY HOME) Must watch movies:- . Tobey (Spiderman 1,2&3) . Andrew (TASM 1&2) . Venom 1&2 . Spiderman into the SPIDERVERSE . DAREDEVIL (for NO WAT HOME and HAWKEYE series too)
@@heitoroliveira5166 Not knowing who Daredevil is takes away one of the best cameos in the movie. I don't see why anyone needs to watch Venom 2 or Hawkeye though. Yes, I know there's an end scene in Venom 2, but it's not necessary to understand No Way Home.
There is an incredibly acted & deleted scene between Peter & his Dad at Gwen's grave 🤯 Yep!! Richard Parker is revealed to be alive after Gwen's death. Andrew is absolutely scene stealing in his acting with grief & rage at his father in that scene
Random thing i remember, I went to go see this in cinema with a friend jason, and on the way there i jokingly said oh i know a spoiler about this... i wont tell you though... about gwen dying, and he said nah fck off ur lying and i said yeah joking i dunno any spoilers (genuinely didn't know anything about the movie) when it happened we just like looked at each other and i was like nah no way i said it, still to this day makes me sad cause i liked this love story more than mj and peter tbh as much as i love first movies MJ was for the streets kissing all manner of people even when engaged xD and i get the other side of peter messing her about but like justice for JJ's son xD left at alter not even a word just a note feels like nah she aint my fav MJ xD enough rant, loved the vid cant wait for more
Gwen’s death is a little different in the movie compared to the comic I believe. In the comic he catches her in time but the sudden stop breaks her back and she dies. Whereas in the movie he’s a little late in catching her and she smashes the back of her head on the ground.
I love the amazing Spiderman 2 and I feel like the action in this film was amazing I could see peters gwen returning in avengers secret wars and we see them swinging off into the sunset fighting villains
This movie largely sucks. Total detraction from Peter's character. There's no inner struggle, no growth, and they made his *reminder ghost* Gwen's dad instead of Uncle Ben. And they did the same thing as in Spiderman 3 which they threw a convoluted mess into it with too many characters, too little development for said characters, and it's all a rushed, jumbled mess that drags on and does not maintain focus. As you said towards the end, you felt like it dragged on way too long to get to the final showdown, and that's absolutely true. This is why there were no more of these movies. Jamie Foxx as Electro was pure cringe. Really, all of the villains were in this movie. Although Andrew and Gwen did well, the script for Peter lost the plot in staying true to his character. The only thing good, other than the visuals, were their chemistry. But that wasn't enough to save it from all of it's glaring missteps.
I'm 45 years old and I think the people my age who grew up watching the Saturday morning cartoon version of Spider-Man enjoy this version because of that. This is how I remember. Spider-Man
