Spider-Man 3 (2007)
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Peter Parker must navigate a growing list of enemies and a corrupting alien symbiote while trying to secure his future with Mary Jane.
The story
Set a year after the events of Spider-Man 2, the film follows Peter Parker as he prepares for his future with his girlfriend Mary Jane Watson. However, his life becomes complicated as he faces a variety of threats, including the Sandman, the villainous Venom, and his vengeful friend Harry Osborn. As Peter attempts to balance his personal life with his responsibilities as a masked vigilante, he must contend with the growing influence of an extraterrestrial symbiote that attaches to his suit, heightening his powers but also exposing his darker side.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
Peter Parker plans to propose to Mary Jane Watson, but during a date in Central Park, an extraterrestrial symbiote attaches to his moped. Simultaneously, Harry Osborn seeks to avenge his father's death using Green Goblin technology, and Flint Marko becomes the Sandman after being fused with sand in a particle accelerator. The symbiote eventually integrates into Peter's suit, turning it black and amplifying his powers while fueling his aggression. This leads to a series of conflicts: Peter battles the Sandman in a subway, and his erratic behavior alienates Mary Jane. He also faces the threat of Eddie Brock, who becomes the host for the symbiote and transforms into Venom. After a series of confrontations where allies are endangered and secrets are revealed, Peter manages to separate the symbiote from himself and Brock. The film concludes with Peter reconciling with Harry before Harry's death and sharing a final dance with Mary Jane.
- First release year
- 2007
- Runtime (minutes)
- 139
- Production countries
- United States
- Original languages
- English
- Directors
- Sam Raimi
- Writers
- Sam Raimi · screenplay; Ivan Raimi · screenplay; Alvin Sargent · screenplay
- Cast and characters
- Tobey Maguire · Peter Parker / Spider-Man; Kirsten Dunst · Mary Jane Watson; James Franco · Harry Osborn / New Goblin; Thomas Haden Church · Flint Marko / Sandman; Topher Grace · Edward "Eddie" Brock Jr. / Venom; Bryce Dallas Howard · Gwen Stacy; James Cromwell · Captain George Stacy; Rosemary Harris · May Parker; J. K. Simmons · J. Jonah Jameson
- Genres
- superhero; action
- Themes
- forgiveness; identity; heroism
- Tone and mood
- action-packed; dark
- Premise and plot tags
- superhero; multiverse; alien
- Source material / true-story basis
- Marvel Comics
- Franchise connections
- Spider-Man
- Reception
- The film received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising the action and others criticizing the number of villains and the pacing.
- Reported review scores
- Metacritic · score: 59 · scale: 100 · review count: 40; CinemaScore · score: B+ · scale: A+ to F
- Production trivia
- It was the most expensive film ever made at the time of its release.; The film's visual effects cost 30% more than those of Spider-Man 2.
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