10 Reasons Why Tobey Maguire Is STILL The Best On-Screen Spider-Man

In Raimi’s Trilogy, this power is pulled straight from the comics, and its inclusion provides his films with a creative zest.

The ability of Spider Sense brings versatility to the scenes we watch, allowing Raimi to take a slower pace and give us unique exercises of camera work and editing. Who could forget when Peter sensed the taxi hurtling towards the café window in Spider-Man 2?

Not only that, it gives us an insight into what Peter sees. He has no ordinary perspective, as his reflexes allow him to react and plan moves at an inhuman, spiderly speed, and Spider Sense gives life to that super-powered experience.

The power establishes the opportunity of a lifetime for filmmakers to be creative and imaginative with their scenes, so why in the world does the MCU not have it? It is hinted at – unfortunately as Spider ‘Tingle’ – but it never manifests on-screen.

With the tools and editing software available in the film industry nowadays, we know that Spider Sense could bring some incredible and unique cinematography to a Marvel movie. Sure, Andrew Garfield has it, but it conveniently disappears for quick doses of comic relief. Yes, opening scene of TASM2, we’re looking at you!