Fans have their own favorite version of Spider-Man, and each actor has brought something special and unique to his portrayal of the beloved Marvel hero. Tobey Maguire first brought the character to the big screen in 2002, and after his 5-year tenure, Andrew Garfield took the mantle in 2012.
The franchise was rebooted for the third time in 2017 after Tom Holland swung into action. His first appearance in the MCU would be in 2016’s Captain America: Civil War. Despite the individual flair that Garfield and Holland contributed to Spider-Man, there’s always something distinct and precious about Maguire’s interpretation.
Tobey Maguire’s Peter Parker Stopping The Train Is Still The Best Spider-Man Action Scene
One of the highlights and most unforgettable scenes in Tobey Maguire’s entire Spider-Man run was when he tried to stop a moving train to save a bunch of innocent people. Director Sam Raimi took the chance to incorporate state-of-the-art technology back then with the movie’s emphasis on humanity. Many superhero films that followed weren’t really successful in their attempt to replicate this thrilling scene.
Spider-Man used his full strength to bring the speeding train to a halt, otherwise, it would fall off into the water as the bridge had already collapsed. This particular moment was an act of genuine courage and empathy. The hero isn’t fighting anyone but the situation. As one fan remarked, “He’s literally willing to die here, to save people he doesn’t even know.” This is what made the scenario feel so magical.
It also has everything a fan would want in a Spider-Man film: a thrilling action choreography, spectacular visual effects, and a hero filled with selfless motivation who is willing to give up his life to save other people.
After Spider-Man successfully immobilized the train, the men caught him just as he was about to fall due to extreme exhaustion. The people carried him to safety, and a man was heard saying, “He’s just a kid. No older than my son.” When he opened his eyes, he realized his face was exposed. A boy approached and handed him his mask, saying, “We won’t tell nobody.” This right here is an act that will bring anyone to tears.
Andrew Garfield’s And Tom Holland’s Best Spider-Man Moments
This isn’t to say that Andrew Garfield and Tom Holland didn’t do well with their versions of Spider-Man. Despite being unable to perform a scene as powerful as Maguire’s hero using his web to stop a train, they still have memorable moments worthy of praise.
Fans would remember Garfield’s Spider-Man in the first movie saving a bunch of New Yorkers stuck in traffic on Williamsburg Bridge. As the Lizard began throwing off cars, Spider-Man tried to save as many innocent people as possible.
Holland’s version would be in Spider-Man: Homecoming when he tried to hold a destroyed ferry ship together using his web. It was not as successful as he hoped because Iron Man still came to the rescue.
All Spider-Man films are available to watch on Disney+.
