Overview"Spider-Man 3" is the last movie in director Sam Raimi's preliminary Spider-Man trilogy, launched in 2007. With Tobey Maguire reprising his role of Peter Parker/Spider-Man, the film includes several story arcs and bad guys, consisting of Harry Osborn as the new Goblin (James Franco), Sandman (Thomas Haden Church), and Venom (Topher Grace). Alongside these male leads, Kirsten Dunst returns as Mary-Jane Watson, Peter's love interest, who faces her own battles in her acting career.
Plot"Spider-Man 3" opens with Peter Parker in an excellent place, both mentally and as his change ego Spider-Man. He intends on proposing to Mary Jane, who nevertheless is having problem with a failing Broadway profession.
Meanwhile, Flint Marko, an escaped convict, stumbles into a clinical experiment that changes him into 'Sandman', efficient in controling sand. Unbeknown to Peter, Flint was the robber accountable for his Uncle Ben's death, which adds an emotional layer to their eventual clashes.
A meteorite crashes close by, launching an alien symbiote that attaches itself to Peter's Spider-Man suit. This changes the suit to black, enhancing his powers however likewise magnifying his aggression. Peter grows progressively big-headed, harming his relationship with Mary Jane, who on the other hand discovers solace in Harry.
New Goblin and VenomHarry, Peter's buddy, has discovered that Peter is Spider-Man and blames him for his dad (the original Green Goblin)'s death. Harry takes up his dad's mantle to end up being the 'New Goblin'. After a preliminary battle leaves Harry with amnesia, he restores his memories and controls Peter and Mary Jane's existing relationship problems, triggering a falling out in between them.
The alien fit takes in Peter entirely triggering him to act out of character, and he eventually handles to rip it off in a cathartic minute in a belfry. The turned down symbiote falls onto Eddie Brock (Peter's competitor at the Daily Bugle and a one-sided romantic competitor for Gwen Stacy's affections). Overwhelmed by hatred for Peter, Eddie ends up being 'Venom', partnering with Sandman to eliminate Spider-Man.
FinaleIn the climactic battle, Harry, having learnt the truth about his father's death from his butler, aids Peter versus Sandman and Venom. Harry ends up compromising his life to conserve Peter. Utilizing sonic vibrations, Peter frees Eddie from the symbiote however Eddie, unable to let go of his hatred, tries to re-bond with the symbiote and ends up dying in the resulting surge. Flint, after revealing the truth about the incident that led to Uncle Ben's death was accidental, requests forgiveness and dissipates, leaving Peter with a heaviness of heart.
The movie concludes with Peter and Mary Jane reconciling and sharing a dance, indicating the recovery of their relationship.
Critical ResponseWhile "Spider-Man 3" was a monetary success, reviews were combined, with numerous feeling the film was 'overstuffed' with several bad guys and plotlines. Some noted that the story was strained, and emotionally less compelling in contrast to its predecessors. Despite this, the film did have its share of positive reviews, praising its action series and special results.
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