Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man Trilogy stands tall as the most humane of them all, and here are 5 scenes that prove it

Everybody has their theories and suggestions for the bosses at the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Sony for Spider-Man 4. Tom Holland’s confession that it's on track adds to the excitement. The movie follows a successful threequel that took the world by storm with massive footfalls and unparalleled box office success, still unmatched in the superhero realm today. However, the love for Spider-Man is not new; the superhero is one of the most popular ones alongside Superman and Batman since the superhero culture came into being. The live-action journey of the character has been one of the most anticipated things in cinema. The first one to mark his presence was Tobey Maguire, who is loved as Peter Parker even today.

The charm of the first is always evident and that follows Tobey Maguire even today. The actor, who recently reprised his Spider-Man for No Way Home, has always been revered as one of the best Spideys on screen, and his trilogy, scattered across the first decade of this century, is considered to be the most grounded and humane take on Spider-Man in the visual world ever. The three films have been streaming on SonyLIV for a while now in India, and you can watch them through your OTTplay Premium subscription.

So today, as we recommend you watch the trilogy again and relive the movies that introduced most of us to Spider-Man in the live-action world, we list down five scenes from the trilogy that define Tobey Maguire’s time as Spider-Man and why his films still stand the test of time.

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5 Best Scenes From Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man Trilogy:

Sandman’s Origin Story

Film: Spider-Man 3 (2007)

Among many, the origin story of Sandman has to be one of the best villain stories ever in the realm of superheroes. When Flint Marko is tragically thrown into a particle accelerator and merged with the sand inside it, he emerges as Sandman. The chaos he creates in an attempt to turn back into a human touches our hearts, and the moment where he is unable to reach the locket with his daughter’s picture in it is heartbreaking.

Peter Mourning Uncle Ben’s Death

Film: Spider-Man (2002)

Since we have started out with a tragedy, let's address another one. Peter had seen his uncle die on the streets, and he was helpless. When he sits down crying in his room after the funeral, Aunt May comes in to tell him that he is not at fault and that even if Ben isn't around, they still love each other. This is one of those rare-rooted moments where Uncle Ben’s participation is much more than just a mention in the Spider-Man movies.

Spider-Man Revealing Himself To New York

Film: Spider-Man 2 (2004)

The entire essence of Spider-Man is the fact that his identity stays a secret. In the second Tobey Maguire starrer, Peter Parker is attempting to stop a moving train and while doing so, he takes off his mask. The world realises he is just a boy, much younger than most of them. But he saves the day and passes out, only to wake up and realise the people around him now know his identity. What happens later is something that you must watch.

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Peter & MJ In The Lunchroom

Film: Spider-Man (2002)

Okay, this particular scene is loved by every Spider-Man fan. Reels have churned out the last possible drop of traffic from it, and it still is a brilliant one. When in the cafeteria in the first film, Peter Parker, with his new powers, sees MJ falling. He saves her, the plate, and also protects everything that was on it.

Peter Learning To Be Spider-Man

Film: Spider-Man (2002)

Talking of the cafeteria scene, how can we forget the sheer joy of watching Peter Parker realise he now has superpowers and can do unimaginable things? Sam Raimi captured the excitement, curiosity, and joy of a young man coming to terms with his superhuman strength in the most humane way possible. The scene to date is the cutest and most fun of them all.

You can watch all three Spider-Man films featuring Tobey Maguire on Sony LIV with your OTTplay Premium subscription. Stay tuned to OTTplay for more information on this and everything else in the world of streaming and films.

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