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Btw in the comics Peter was never “nerdy” he was only described as an “outcast” and that he was “awkwardly charming”. That along with him being a genius ppl just came up with the misconception that he was a nerd. Andrews portrayal of Peter is honestly my favorite
100% he’s the most comic accurate Peter and spidey, people don’t like to accept that because he’s not a mega awkward nerd like Tobeys interpretation and in the comics Peter is obviously attractive you can’t tell me his rigid jawline and facial structure aren’t straight model features. Really shows you who has actually payed attention to the character in the comics and who just knows general knowledge
I actually didn't know that, I did previously have that misconception so knowing that makes him all the better as Spider-man! (Not comparatively to Tobey, I like his portrayal too)
As a comic reader, it's always fun to see reactions to Gwen in the second movie. A friend of mine was destroyed, whereas my brother and I (both knowing the comics very well) already expected it after watching the trailer. 😅🤭 We're like "Meh, it was kind of obvious. If you know ANYTHING about the comics, you knew, this would happen!" Lol
@@chanceneck8072 as a comic book reader, I expected it with all the set pictures, thanks to her outfit which is the same as in the comic. They messed up with this, it was surely the only outfit not to be replicated due to spoilers.
In the comics Peter was never ugly. He was always a handsome man with an awkward but a little dickish personality. I think Andrew captures these aspects perfectly. The skateboarding and his clothing choices however does seperate him from his character in the comics very well and gives him a fresh feeling. I personally love this take on Peter's character.
Also being conventionally attractive doesn't guarantee that you'll be popular in Highschool. People will still find petty reasons to not like you especially if you're different and don't subscribe to the "norms" of Highschool life
the scene with Flash in the hallway where he apologizes and it just cuts to Peter in tears hits so hard, this movie isn't perfect but it has so much more heart than any CBM today
They went more for the loner kid, focusing on what happens to a kid when the parents leave him at such a young age. He may not be the typical "nerdy" kid but more socially awkward. Personally I think Andrew does the perfect job as both, he is my favorite. Love his movies!
These movies were actually a huge passion project of Andrew Garfield. At the time he was getting huge artsy roles that had him in talks at every Oscars season, but the second he heard a new Spider-Man movie was being made? He dropped all of that and auditioned. He’s loved Spider-Man since he was a little kid and put his entire heart and soul into the role and it shows.
Which honestly is hurtful since they considered andrew for multiple movies in the mcu and got scrapped, people hate his films and when his only redemption was years later in NWH
It doesn't fit the "Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man" motif which Tobey Maguire did. This DOES very much fit the Amazing Spider-Man comics which are more brooding punk teen. And Tom Holland is an amazing Avenging Spider-Man. Spider-Man comics have a lot of sub series and are written in different manners. I think all 3 actors have very well defined each iteration of Spider-Man based on how those stories were written.
There’s so many Spider-Man comics that you could make a movie about literally whatever and it probably happened at one point in a Spider-Man comic 😂 Trip to Europe, fighting in space, organic webs, super spy parents, you name it. It’s all got a comic
Yep, completely agree. I think when people say comic accurate they have to remember there isn’t one version of him, even in the comics. So all three represented and was closer to a specific interpretation that can be found all throughout the comics.
As others have already said in the comments. There have been many versions of Peter Parker, but he most definitely was not classified as being super nerdy or unattractive in the comic books. He was intelligent especially in science, but he was more of an outcast/loner than a nerd. He does his own thing and was more socially awkward, which is why if you want to say COMIC BOOK ACCURATE Peter Parker and Spider-Man it’s definitely Andrew Garfield!! I grew up with Tobey’s version of Spider-Man, but even I know that it was not comic book accurate. They did change up some things like webs coming out of him organically. But I still watched and loved it. Tom’s version is way more balanced and honestly his movies have the better story telling and writing compared to the others. However, I related to Andrew’s version more and it felt a little more down to earth and at time dark too. I love the cast and well the love story/chemistry between Peter and Gwen is so much better tbh. Ohh and yes Gwen came before MJ in the comics.
Yeah, I'm so tired of people being convinced that Toby's version is the accurate one, when in fact it is most inaccurate out of 3 of them(still like the second movie, thought)
@@LiveFromhEll facts! They're good movies but they're really not that accurate. Annoys me so much when people try to shit on the other movies trying to claim they're inaccurate.
The thing is in the comics Peter has always been a good looking guy he’s just also always been nerdy too and timid but after the bite he kind of got a confidence boost also a smart ass so this is almost spot on
It's worth noting that Peter Parker, especially in the comics and old cartoons, was never an ugly/weirdo/loser. He was always a dorky nerd, but also always had some cockiness and wit. The swag/confidence always came after he got his powers. So the idea that has been floating around since Andrew's movies have been out that he was always too "cool" to be peter aren't really a fair criticism, at least in regards to how faithful it is to the older renditions/comics. But, to each their own I suppose. Andrew will always be my favorite, and I've found that so many people who actually give these movies a chance instead of just mirroring what other people say about them find themselves very pleasantly surprised!
Fun fact, not only is “Richard Parker” not the only connection to Life of Pi, but actor Irrfan Khan who plays Dr. Ratha in this movie played adult Pi as well! RIP Irrfan, man was a legend
"His dad worked for Oscorp?" Actually, it turns out in the comics that Dr Richard Parker (and his wife) were both deep-cover S.H.I.E.L.D. agents investigating malfeasance inside Oscorp, which is why they were murdered.
The crane scene always chokes me up; people helping other people just to be good. The people of New York and the city are such an important part of the Spiderman store and I feel like three out of the four Spiderman franchises we have really reflects that. No spoilers for future franchises, but the subway scene from the Sam Rami Spidermans and this crane scene are perfect examples.
All the Sam Raimi movies had a lot of focus on the people of New York. The MCU had the least, heck most of his movies didn’t even take place in New York which sucks
I love Andrew as Spider-Man just the way he moves and swings as him its amazing . It’s a different take but I enjoyed his movies . Love the reaction 💪🏽🔥
andrew garfield isnt actually the one you see doing that stuff. he pretty much only acted out the talking scenes and once the mask goes on they cut to stunt doubles and cgi
@@NewYorkFloridaMan Yeah, it was Ilram Choi IIRC. I don't think he was the _only_ double for Andrew as Spider-Man but I know he did a bit of the work and talked about him actually having to swing which is why those scenes feel so weighted and "real".
As a very long-term Spider-Man fan, from LONG before the Raimi/McGuire movies, I like that this Peter wasn't PAINFULLY nerdy/awkward. That was really only the first 30 issues or so, by the time Peter went to college he was a bit dorky, but (for example) he and Flash became really good friends, he juggled Gwen and MJ in his dating life, etc.
People who argue that he’s a super introverted and nerdy kid forget the fact that Spider-Man is such an out going character and it’s not justified by any sort of “well the suit gives him confidence” bs as he’s equally as witty as peter
Actually, Peter was never really dorky/unnattractive in the OG comics, he was just timid and lacked confidence, something that lasted for very few issues.
Not sure if anyone else has pointed this out but, the school hallway fight scene with Peter and The Lizard was entirely CGI. The two fighting as well as the actual hallway. All the destruction and physics of the environment was all computer generated. It was really well done as most people don't realize it. It just looks so real
I know this movie gets criticized a lot for some of its writing/studio notes, but I just love its tone. It's hard to explain, but whereas MCU movies have a sort of standard Marvel feel, this one feels like it lives more in the depths of despair and heights of joy. We're giving time to sit with the characters' emotions more.
It's also rlly funny how the ppl pissed off at tas movies came out of the woodwork to air out their frustrations on how a fictional character should be portrayed on this video..
I love how suddenly "nerdy" is a look now?? Like I thought it was someone well versed in a subject? Not oh this guy rides a skateboard? Too cool to be nerdy.
Peter’s response was pure, unbridled rage and a thirst for blood, initially. Somewhat the same with Tobey’s Peter. Which is why “With Great Power, Comes Great Responsibility” means so much to him. It’s also why he nerfs himself and has a “no killing” rule. He’s very aware that he has the strength and power to take on the likes of Kingpin, The Sinister Six, and Green Goblin all on his own, but he chooses to hold back to honor Uncle Ben and try to atone for his own mistakes.
FACTS Marc Webb is a fantastic director! Sony, channeled through the demon that is Avi Arad is why they have the "constantly screwing up Spiderman" reputation
@@julianr8544he forced Sam Raimi to include Venom That's why Raimi's passion was significantly reduced with the 3rd movie, so much that he didn't wanted to return for a 4th movie
28:30 actually, explosions are really easy to make, if you just added water to sodium or potasium it will explode, a tiny explosion comparetively, but still counts
My wife and I watched this in theaters. The dad of the boy that he saves on the bridge is that same actor that played a recurring serial killer on Criminal Minds. We looked at each other when we saw him and seriously were waiting for him to be a bad guy also haha. Glad we were fooled.
In the comic, he didn't meet MJ until after high school. She was a model in NYC. The other 2 Spiderman movies replaced Gwen Stacy as the high school sweetheart with MJ.
Fun Fact: Jack’s father (who told the construction workers to move their cranes) is played by C. Thomas Howell. He played Ponyboy Curtis in The Outsiders (1983). You should give that movie a watch too, if you haven’t seen it
My fav scene in this has to be the one with Peter and the little kid in the car. The way he interacts with him is what ive been wanting to see in all the other Spiderman movies, but never got. Andrew def knocked it out of the park w his adaptation of the character.
Peter Parker, from Tobey to Andrew to Tom, aren';t supposed to be ugly. They're just generally kinda nerdy and awkward. My main thing with Andrew's Peter is that he's actually 'cool'. He skates, he dresses cool, etc. Like, he's not really an underdog. Not an original take, of course. I actually really liked Andrew's Spiderman though. And I liked this more emotional, angry version. EDIT: so I write this while watching but we had similar opinions.
Just wanna add that skating hasn’t always been cool and isn’t perceived as cool by a lot of people. You’ll find that majority of local kids at your skatepark are average looking people with a hobby. If anything skateboarding makes more sense as a hobby than anything else for spidey as skateboarding core focus is self expression and stylistic acts… the core mottiffs of Spider-Man’s traversal and suits ect. Furthermore I don’t understand how a cargo jacket and skinny jeans can be seen as dressing cool. I feel this is a generational thing and people who grew up when the amazing films came out enjoyed his take a lot more (this Peter is also the most comic accurate Spider-Man and Peter personality in film
Watching tom's later, but this peter seems so realistic and i love how he doesnt really freak out about peeps knowing his identity. His first priority is always helping people no matter what and i think thats so inspirational, and he's so caring to everyone esp kids and its so sweet idk..he really sees people, and shows them that. Empathetic and shows it and uses it...that is why this spidey is amazing❤
I really liked this take on Flash, he would've made a great Agent Venom, this new Flash, I don't think is cut out to lose his arm in Afghanistan and then bond with the Venom Symbiote.
An interesting theory I read about why this Spider-Man doesn’t have organic webs is because he was bitten on the neck and Toby maguire Spider-Man was bitten on the hand.
The person in the final scene talking to Lizard in the prison is "The Gentleman" AKA Gustav Fiers. He was almost Like the Nick Fury to The Anti-Avengers-esque group The Sinister Six of which Lizard was one of the aforementioned evil bastards 😂
If I had Spider-Mans powers to act irresponsibly with.. I’d probably go to a bar and make random bets with drunk people such as “bet I can hit the punching machine harder than you”
I feel like the reason Andrew doesn't look as nerdy as Tobey did is because nerdiness was really a thing around the time when Tobey's movies came out, the amazing Spider-Man is more of a modern take and modern days now we don't really have nerds anymore we have those type of people that don't really hang out or speak with anyone because they're a loner a little socially awkward, which is exactly how I was going through high school. So I would say Andrews take on Peter Parker is more more modern and relatable for people around my age and like me, but that's all just my personal opinion though everyone has their own
The classic nerd look isn't really a thing anymore. And I think a lot of people got hung up on that with Andrew. He clearly didn't have any friends. He was awkward around girls. Got his ass kicked and no one helped him.
Basically: Amazing as Peter: Tobey Amazing as Spider-Man: Andrew Great at portraying both: Tom (mostly because he actually looked like a teenager and his film's high-School actually felt like high-School) And also the most accurate and most fun to watch to swing is Andrew's. His portrayal just really felt more natural when it comes to the swinging and overall combat/movement. Also has the most practical/natural-looking suit design especially in this first film (it kinda changed in the sequel though). I really liked this film and the sequel as a 15-17 year old teen when this was released and I didn't even know they weren't well-received until I was an adult. Andrew Garfield definitely didn't deserve all the hate he got before because of this reboot.
I think his Peter Parker gets overlooked when it’s straight out of the amazing comics, Peter isn’t a mega nerd with no friend and no social skills, Peter has always just been reserved and low on confidence, and people who say he’s too attractive have clearly never seen Peter in majority of Spider-Man comics… (you really gonna tell me Peter can pull mj, gwen, Betty brant, Liz allen… the list goes on of women who openly state he’s attractive
To add to it we actually see Andrew tinker and create his suit and spider gadgets instead of them being a handoff from iron man or wisped into existence by Toby, this shows the resourceful and genius Peter that the other interpretations fail to deliver
I actually like this take on Flash. In the comic books, he has a pretty fucked up life, he gets abused and beaten at home, and stuff like that. I like when bullies aren't portrayed simply. They didn't focus on him as much because it's a Peter movie, but I like how they added that scene where he's genuinely sorry because he also knows how bad things can be. In real life, most bullies have this overflow of negativity in their lives that they don't know what to do with. He has a great redemption arc in the comics, and I really hope they give him a similar treatment in the MCU. They already threw in a couple hints that his family isn't as nice as it would seem, so who knows. Tony Ravioli is capable of playing a complex character, we just haven't seen that side of Flash yet.
According to the director, Marc Webb, this version of Peter Parker/Spiderman is more the outcast type, not necessarily the nerdy one. Just because one is good looking does not necessarily mean he's popular. I know lots of good looking people who are still unpopular and bullied in school. Just my two cents.
It seems to come from a lot of outdated cliche and misinterpretation of the comics, the fact they say Peter is too cool because he skates shows they’ve never met your local average skater who more often than not is a social outcast of sorts or sticks to their crowd
If I had Spider-Man powers I’d try to be the first athlete to play multiple professional sports. So like I’d wanna be a professional hockey player, basketball player, football player, baseball player, etc. It’d be pretty cool to be known as that one guy who was a pro at every sport
At first I had the same complaint about this version of Peter just being too handsome and cool. But over time I realized what they were trying to do. Instead of the traditional "nerd" look, they went with a more modern "awkward lonely weirdo" thing. Everyone had one of those in their class at some point.. They sit alone, listen to some weird music, never talk to anyone, socially awkward , can't hold much of a conversation. They aren't usually nerdy or unattractive, they can even be charming at times, they just aren't very popular. That's the direction they decided to go with this Peter and I think it works quite well.
As a senior in highschool: This Peter is socially awkward and while he wouldn't be bullied for it, he would certainly be an outcast. NPC type beat, just a background dude
The reason why the original trilogy and TASM1 were memorable, was because of the producer LAURA ZISKIN It was because of her and her husband (the screenwriter Alvin Sargent) that the movies had depth She was the only one capable to tell AVI ARAD when to back off Unfortunately, she died in 2011, during the production of TASM1 Without her, there was no one to stop Arad from destroying the franchise Spiderman was nothing without her
This is my favourite superhero movie of all time. Insanely comic accurate (definitely the most accurate representation of Peter/Spidey), a lot of fun, and visually looks great. People forget how fantastic this movie is simply because of all the hate the second movie got.
Everytime someone describes who Peter Parker should be, they describe Tobey(NOT THE COMIC BOOK SOURCE MATERIAL) When you look at the comics Andrew is right on the money with this character
He gave him the equation because that was his dads life work that he was continuing. He didn’t know the consequences that would come about and thought it would be helpful for ppl who are amputees and such
I feel like even if Andrew is really good looking and cooler than the other Spider-Men, he is really socially awkward which makes him more of an outsider. And I think it works as the typical nerd thing isn't really something people are being bullied because of in the same way they were in the early 2000s and prior
Tobey maguire basically made everyone have a mindset that peter cant look too atractive and he has to be shy and nerdy which is not what peter was like in the comics at all he was more of a outsider nerd loner
@@dragazoidyt4464they act like Peter doesn’t straight up look like a model in majority of comics, furthermore people act like just because someone’s attractive they can’t be a social outcast and loner
About a hundred years ago there was a principal and superintendent named Webb in Concord, NC. They named the athletic stadium Webb Field in his honor and the Concord high school mascot is a Spider. I'm a Spider. Both of my kids are Spiders. The longest continuous high school football rivalry in the state is between the Concord Spiders and the A. L. Brown Wonders. It's the last game of the season and we call it the Battle for the Bell. Over 10,000 people come to watch. When fall hits, all the Spiders come out.
I like Andrew's Spiderman movies so much more than Toby's. I won't even rewatch Toby's. Andrew's is such a great actor. By the way, I love your reactions
The Tobey movies have, very sadly, not aged as well as I would have liked. They feel very generic and straightforward in a boring sort of way. They are iconic, but I dont often yearn to watch them again. And they came from the same era as the Dark Knight trilogy which has an insane rewatchability factor to it. I love the Amazing Spider Man movies, though, and re-watch them more than the Tobey movies. All of this is to say I agree with you
I so agree!!! I don't care to watch them either. They're just so......awkward. Andrew Garfield and Tom Holland just do it better. Did I like Tobey Mcguire's when it came out, ehhh it was ok.
This movie came out as a response to the dark knight trilogy. This was around the time that every movie was trying to be dark and realistic. That’s why you get Batman vibes from it
I love how Alex is basically saying Tobey isn't good-looking. Also, yeah, comics Peter was handsome as well. He was just awkward and lowkey antisocial. If I had spidey powers, I'd do "magic" shows where someone comes up on stage and throws knives, and I try to dodge/catch them while blindfolded.
Imo Andrew has a better spidey and Tobey has better Parker. Glad you caught the Parker here looking/being too cool/hip. But Holland is a perfect combination. Best spider-man. Also Curt Connors was in Tobeys movies, his college prof with one arm. Probably would’ve got lizard if those films had continued.
“I feel like Peter didn’t have as good of a reaction as I wanted” Me, a HARDCORE TASM fan since it came out: “excuse me??” *a few minutes later* “I take back what I said” Me: “good.”
People seem to think peter is this really nerdy guy but in the comics he is a science geek and he is a little awkward but he was never a typical nerd guy he was always good with getting like model level women. The toby movies makes people think he is this really weird kid but hes not
I love Andrew's take on Spiderman.. the more loner kid and socially awkward take on Peter Parker... Andrew knocks it out of the park... Cant wait for you to check out Part 2 Alex.... personally one of the more serious Spiderman films...
