And yes, it will sort of make sense by the end of this piece.
There are identical sequences inDarkmanandSpider-Man.
Raimi applies this same technique to represent the radioactive spider venom transforming Peter Parkers DNA inSpider-Man.
We like our superheroes to have human vulnerabilities and a sense of humor.
Now it happens several times a year, and almost always involves a superhero.
Hes the most interesting character to watch, which is something everyBatmanfilm loses sight of.
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He later applies this thinking to theSpider-Mantrilogy.
The first two films make an engaging, compelling character out of Peter Parker.
Its not all tipped in one direction, like it is inThe Dark KnightorIron Man 2.
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(To be clear, Im talking about the snoozefest that wasMickey RourkeinIron Man 2.
I would never say anything negative aboutSam Rockwell.)
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