(Spiderman theme)
Hello, everyone! This is your friendly neighbor, Antibishonen Speaks! Yes, I'm here to talk about Spiderman, but first a little confession. I’m only familiar with the Saturday morning cartoon and it took me a while to somewhat absorb other important storylines that were in the original comics. Which I’ll get to….
In the meantime, let's take a look at the disappointment we call 'Spiderman 3'.
Show of hands, who thought Venom was going to be the main villain? Just as I thought, that's why the movie was a disappointment!
Alright, nevermind the fact we only get to see Venom for 10 minutes, the stifle relationship between Peter and Mary Jane, and…(Emo Spiderman) yeah I’m going to discuss that, there’s one particular storyline that bothered me more than ‘that’.
At first, I was pumped when they showed the rocky relationship between Spiderman and Mary Jane. After all, she called off the engagement so she can have a relationship with Spiderman! From here, we can finally put their love to the test. Unfortunately, I spoke too soon when Spiderman rescued this mysterious lady. At first, It didn't really offend me UNTIL the character's name was revealed.
(Gwen Stacy)
Gwen Stacy? Gwen Stacy?!!!! This is Antibishonen Speaks. For those who don't know Gwen Stacy, she’s not that big of a deal aside THE FACT THAT she was originally Spiderman's girlfriend prior to Mary Jane!
I have a feeling I’m not the only one ranting about the poor choice of names especially when Spiderman’s relationship was thrown in the back-burner because somebody believe married couples don’t make interesting stories!
My reaction would probably be different if the producers had used another name. Here are some good alternatives: Betty Brant, Liz Allen, Debra Whitman, Michele Gonzales, Marcy Kane, Carol Danvers (yes, ‘that’ Ms. Marvel) , and even Felicia Hardy (aka The Black Cat)!
ANYBODY BUT GWEN STACY!!!
For those unfamiliar with Gwen Stacy, she was Spiderman’s former girlfriend and was a rival love interest to Mary Jane. Just to remind you, Mary Jane was an offscreen character until the big reveal.
In sharp contrast, in the movie, she plays as a romantic foil to Mary Jane as a way for Peter to get back at her, (Spiderman 2) ironically enough. Gwen Stacy and Mary Jane are in the same room together with Spiderman (dancing like an idiot!)...I'll get to that later!
So why is Gwen Stacy such a big deal in Spiderman 3? Because she’s dead. I can’t believe I have to spell it out.
I thought producers knew Mary Jane became Spiderman's next love interest by default because Gwen Stacy died when Spiderman tried to save her! And from The Green Goblin no less! Even a sadder twist of fate when Gwen Stacy’s father died due to the ongoing battle between Spider-man and Doc Ock.
Yeah, this is no ordinary reason why this relationship was rocky. It’s gets even ‘better’, since Spidey was in a relationship with Gwen, Mary Jane went with Harry Osborne instead, not realizing he’s the son of ‘The Green Goblin’. When Mary Jane decided to end Harry’s relationship, things just went downhill. Harry overdosed because of the ended relationship and Norman lost control of his mind turning back to ‘The Green Goblin’. Then, he abducted Gwen Stacy, threw her off the bridge, and the moment hits the fans...
This tragic event was a big deal to many Spidey fans and let them wonder who was Peter's true love. However, the real debate is whether she died from shock or if Spiderman unintentionally broke her neck trying to save her from falling in the Hudson. Even though the editors stated the whiplash effect caused her death, there were other theories including the overwhelming shock as boastly stated by ‘The Green Goblin’, or if the rescue was a fruitless endeavor since she would’ve died anyway if Spidey didn’t intervene.
Which brings us back to ‘Spiderman 3’ and yes, this scene….
This little treat is perhaps the reason why Spidey fans lost faith. That and Joe Quesada.
Yeah….I mentioned before that when you obtain a franchise, whether the studio is big or small, you know you’re going to deal with the die-hard fans that will cry foul when you butcher their icon. As proven with some fans who were able to watch ‘The Amazing Spider-man 2’, I’m surprised he’s still relevant after all the terrible fates he went through.
(Majora Joke)
Spiderman 3 was a huge letdown. People paid to see Venom. What they got is 99% BS, 1% Venom! For me, it was Gwen Stacy that turned me away. I might be making up a conspiracy, but I think this is the reason why Sam Raimi fail to secure the next Spiderman sequel.
This is Antibishonen Speaks, letting you know that with great franchises come with great responsibility!
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