I’m starting to find Mary Jane increasingly irritating as these movies go on. That being said, it remains a perfect movie in my book; I watch them purely for Peter Parker.

I really appreciated seeing the changes made to Harry’s portrayal. His relationship shifted dramatically, moving from a close friendship with Peter to becoming his greatest adversary. I understand his reaction, though; it's easy to see why he would feel that way if he discovered his best friend was responsible for his father’s death.

The filmmakers at Sony made sure to prioritize the essential elements of the story, particularly its characters. It’s easy to connect with this version of Peter Parker, who consistently struggles but earns moments of triumph that feel genuinely rewarding as he overcomes adversity.

It's difficult to improve upon Roger Ebert’s assessment from 2004: he described it as "a real movie, full-blooded and smart, with qualities even for those who have no idea who Stan Lee is. It's a superhero movie for people who don't go to superhero movies, and for those who do, it's the one they've been yearning for." A particularly moving scene featuring Aunt May also stands out; I’m not sure any film has so effe…

It’s a sad thing to be a Batman. I was an enthusiastic collector of Batman comics, obsessively gathering them until 1972 when my mother threw them all away. My cousin, on the other hand, had Spider-Man's collection—his mother carefully preserved it in protective sleeves, and they remain in excellent condition to this day. The real tragedy is that, despite Christopher Nolan’s recent efforts, which I question, the d…