Andrew Garfield’s portrayal of Spiderman in the two Amazing Spider-Man films proved to be a breath of fresh air as the actor convincingly portrayed the bubbly Peter Parker with an infectious energy and joy. He also looked the part more than Tobey Maguire, and he also infused his Spider-Man with a lot of charm and sarcasm.
Maguire and Tom Holland brought their own take on the character that fans loved, However, Garfield’s Spider-Man proved to be more unique than the other two. He was portrayed with a certain sadness and anger throughout the films, which made him more relatable and emotionally resonant with fans.
These 5 Reasons Prove Andrew Garfield is The Most Broken Spider-Man
Andrew Garfield brought his own take on the webslinger in the period from 2012-2014 with The Amazing Spider-Man films. Fans particularly have a soft spot for him, arguably more than Tobey Maguire and Tom Holland‘s portrayal of the character.
The reason for that is Garfield brought a certain emotionality and sadness in the character that made him instantly relatable to fans. Garfield’s portrayal of both Peter Parker and Spider-Man felt unique and may be the most heartbreaking one among the three. These 5 reasons solidify the fact that Garfield’s Spider-Man is certainly the most broken
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1. Richard Parker Was Alive But Never Came to See His Son
In The Amazing Spider-Man films, May Parker tells Andrew Garfield’s Peter Parker that his parents Richard and Mary Parker died in a plane crash while he was young. It was assumed that both ran away with his father’s research and were deemed traitors. However, in a deleted scene from the second film, his father finally emerges from the dead and meets Garfield’s Peter, much to the dismay of his son.
He explains that while his mother died in the crash, he hid himself from the world to protect Peter. Peter is seen totally breaking down uncontrollably as he is emotionally devastated by the death of Gwen Stacy and the sudden reemergence of his father.
2. Gwen Stacy Who Died In His Arms
The most heartbreaking moment in Andrew Garfield’s era of Spider-Man was the tragic death of Emma Stone’s Gwen Stacy at the end of The Amazing Spider-Man 2. Unlike Maguire and Holland, who get to see and reunite with MJ, Garfield lost the love of his life and was unable to save her.
Everyone was left in tears as Pete mourned her death at the end of the film. Garfield’s Peter is left truly heartbroken after her death and was never the same.
3. Harry Osborn’s Actions Led to The Death of Gwen Stacy
Dane DeHaan’s Harry Osborn takes a villainous turn as Green Goblin in The Amazing Spider-Man 2, similar to James Franco in Spider-Man 3. However, Franco’s Harry realizes his mistake and helps Peter in defeating Venom at the end of the film.
This type of realization does not happen in The Amazing Spider-Man 2 as DeHaan’s Green Goblin causes the death of Gwen Stacy, and Peter loses both the love of his life and his friend at the same time.
4. Andrew Garfield’s Spider-Man Uses Humor and Sarcasm as Defense Mechanisms
Throughout The Amazing Spider-Man films, Andrew Garfield’s Spider-Man often jokes and makes fun of his villains when he fights them. Be it Curt Connors/ Lizard or Electro, Spider-Man always makes sarcastic comments during his confrontations with them.
However, this is the character’s way of dealing with his own demons and problems in his life. Peter has always been dealing with losing his parents and his uncle, so he resorts to some levity as a defense mechanism while fighting crime in his neighborhood.
5. Andrew Garfield’s Spider-Man Is Consumed with Anger and Bitterness
In Spider-Man: No Way Home, Andrew Garfield’s Spider-Man tearfully expresses to Tom Holland’s Spider-Man about how he lost Gwen Stay and has been devastated ever since. He claims that he became rageful and extremely bitter as a person while questioning his role as Spider-Man.
Garfield’s incredible acing brought such emotionality to the scene while further showing the level of grief and pain he’s been going through after all the losses in his life.
