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Spider-Man 3
Review by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 5/03/2007

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"This could be the end of Spider-Man," announces a news anchor. If that were true, the series would end on a memorable note. But Sony and Raimi have confirmed the studio's plans to move forward with Spidey 4, 5 and 6, so we haven't seen the last of the Webbed Wonder. The franchise has already netted $1.6 billion in worldwide box office, this edition could well push them toward the $3 billion mark. Will sequel-greed overcome the studio's defenses? Will Raimi, Maguire and Dunst return for a fourth installment—and/or beyond? (None of them have committed either way.)

We'll have to hope that, against all odds, the director and the key members of his cast will return to make this the first franchise with four straight triumphs.

Talk About It

Discussion starters

Before the symbiote takes hold, Peter Parker is under the influence of his ego. How does that incline him toward making foolish decisions?
In what ways does Peter fail Mary Jane? How would you counsel him in his relationship with Mary Jane? What was Aunt May's advice to Peter? Does that remind you of any particular Scriptures about marriage? (See especially Eph. 5:25-33.)
What are the similarities and differences between Peter and Eddie Brock? Talk about the different reasons they visit the church, and what that reveals about their character.
Flint Marko loves his daughter. Where did he go wrong in addressing her needs?
Think back over the history of Peter and Harry's friendship, and discuss their final exchange in this film. Does the Spider-Man franchise end up saying anything important about revenge?
What do you think of Peter's act of forgiveness? Was that the right time and place for it?

The Family Corner

For parents to consider

Spider-Man 3 is rated PG-13 for sequences of intense action violence. There are a few bad words, but far less than most PG-13 films, and the comic-book violence is intense but there's little blood or gore.

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Angel

Posted: June 22, 2009 7:03 PM


I know it is old, but I LOVED this movie. The fact that they put the church in the scene where he realizes what vengeance was turning him into (spiritual battles where the thing was feeding off of his anger and unforgiveness--deep) and the moral of forgiveness and rebirth...awe, it was great. He went to Christ to be redeemed. Go Spidy!

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