1. Better Understanding Of The Tragedy That Shapes Peters Life
Peter Parker is better suited as a lead to a Shakespearean play than a comic book. There is a recurring theme of tragedy that constantly plagues Peters life. He grows up an orphan having lost his parents at a young age and loses the two father figures he had left in Uncle Ben and Captain Stacy, then of course, theres Gwen. Andrew Garfield has had some very challenging scenes to work through, and each time he has delivered without skipping a beat. He has shone as an actor, being able to effortlessly transition from the cocky, wisecracking superhero to a wounded, guilt-ridden soldier. Gwens death is arguably the most important moment in Spider-Mans history, and Garfield tackles the scene with respect, thoughtfulness and delivers a devastating performance that would make even the coldest of hearts shed a tear. The one huge difference between Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfields Peter Parker is Maguires never appears to develop throughout the course of the trilogy as a character. Yes, he goes through his emo phase and cries a bit, but he isnt put through hell quite like Garfields Peter, who as a result is constantly evolving as a character. None of the deaths feel like they mean that much in Raimis trilogy, while each death in Webbs series seems to strike a knife through the hearts of viewers. Both Amazing Spider-Man films end with a loved one talking to Peter from beyond the grave (Uncle Bens voicemail and Gwens recorded graduation speech) and despite his anguish, each time it inspires him to become the man he was destined to be. Peter Parkers life has always been full of tragedy and its how he picks himself up and carries on in the name of those he has lost that makes him a hero. The ending to Amazing Spider-Man 2 couldnt have made this any clearer as Spider-Man returned to battle The Rhino and save the people of New York in Gwens name. Andrew Garfield brought to life a beautiful moment, showing just how well he understands our hero, and how he is the perfect Peter Parker. What are your opinions? Do you agree that Andrew Garfield is the better Spidey? Leave your comments below and thank you for reading.
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