Thank God for Friday and the fact I could go and see Spiderman 3.
Came out of it feeling rather angry. I wasn't sure why... I'd really enjoyed the movie (although it was a bit comic book corny in places) A smart friend noted it was probably cos it stirred up some recent issues that've been simmering below the surface.
Angst at being pushed away. Painful decisions to lie to in order to spare others more hurt. A friend's grudge held for a long ago betrayal. It's stuff we all deal with at some point in our lives.
Came out of it feeling rather angry. I wasn't sure why... I'd really enjoyed the movie (although it was a bit comic book corny in places) A smart friend noted it was probably cos it stirred up some recent issues that've been simmering below the surface.
Angst at being pushed away. Painful decisions to lie to in order to spare others more hurt. A friend's grudge held for a long ago betrayal. It's stuff we all deal with at some point in our lives.
But there was one addition that I thought made this film better than the prior sequel...
Venom!
Venom!
Dark, brooding and deadly. At odds with the world because he is at war with himself. Spiderman realises that there is the blackness inside all of us. The humiliation and the loss of control lead Spidey down a dark path... and brings forth the alter ego.
Lately it feels like life just gets darker and darker. The reality of suffering and this broken world just seems to seep into our marrow as the days go by. Do we decide to let it rule us? Or will we rip off the black suit and fight for truth, justice (and the American way*)? The anger and darkness of life can either grow us or grow over us.
I know its corny comic book ethos... but it's true:
We always have a choice... our choices make us who we are.
* What was with the lame shot of the American flag in the movie? Served no point whatsoever!
I know its corny comic book ethos... but it's true:
We always have a choice... our choices make us who we are.
* What was with the lame shot of the American flag in the movie? Served no point whatsoever!
3 comments:
Did everyone go see Spiderman 3 without me? :(
I've been waiting for it to come out for ages. At least I know now it's worth seeing.
Hey dude...
It was a good movie huh?
I think we can all relate to Spiderman's experience.
There is dark in all of us and at times we let it evolve, harness in us and before we know it, it has taken over us.
These experiences as you mentioned can either grow or stifle us...
I keep remembering... with man it is impossible, but not with God... all things are possible.
Piece out bro... hope to catch up soon
I had some other thoughts on Spiderman: two messages I picked up from the film: people are inherently good, but they don't seem to take responsibility for their actions.
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