The Sam RaimiSpider - Mantrilogy is an iconic slice of superhero film history that kick off the Golden Age of mirthful book   movies , go up to the growth of the Marvel Cinematic Universe . asterisk Tobey Maguire as the titulary neighborhood Spider - Man , this franchise define what bouncy - action superhero film should seem like .

Over the course of these three films , multiple iconic character from the comic leger were adapted for the grown screen for the very first sentence .   Given that several of them are either rumor or confirmed to make a return inSpider - Man : No Way Home , now is the unadulterated time to revisit the enfranchisement ’s most ( and least ) likable reference .

Flash Thompson

Flash Thompson had a very minor role in this trilogy , particularly considering Tony Rivolori ’s meatier take on the character in the MCU’sHomecomingtrilogy . Only appearing in scattered scenes of the first film and in a silent cameo at the end of the third , Joe Manganiello ’s character has small to work with .

While other versions of the Flash Thompson character , including the comic version himself , run to impersonate the eminent school day ruffian in a more large-hearted light , Raimi ’s trilogy makes very little effort to give the audience any reason to like him . Flash is inordinate and unkind , particularly to the film ’s protagonist , making it all the more satisfying when he gets pummeled by a powered - up Peter Parker .

Harry Osborn

Harry Osborn is an integral art object of the Spider - Man mythos , dissemble as Spider - Man ’s secure friend and eventual worst enemy . play by James Franco in Raimi ’s trilogy , Harry walks   a thin line of work , finally come down into the same ditch as his late founding father , adopting the drape of the Green Goblin .

While Harry surely has sympathetic qualities , the role is hard for consultation to identify with even before his villainous turn . Often represent cocky and arrogant , he replicate his male parent in all the worst mode , lack the appealingness that made Norman a achiever . Not only that , but Harry systematically take advantage of his friendly relationship with Peter , even putting his friend in the crosshairs of Doctor Octopus in an cause to get to Spider - Man .

Norman Osborn

Willem Dafoe makes an iconic turn as theGreen Goblin , the theatrical role responsible for some of Spider - Man ’s greatest laughable book arcs . The character fall apace into   villainy   after testing an experimental solution on himself , causing him to have unbelievable powers without any of the responsibility that goes along with them .

Although   Osborn is inarguably wicked , there is something challenging about Dafoe ’s take on the character . Despite the fact that the viewer witnesses truly awing act on the part of Osborn , he comes across not only as interesting , but appealing as well . It is this quality that has made this version of the persona one of the skillful live - action supervillains ever , and one that fans are rhapsodic to see once more inNo Way Home .

Dr. Otto Octavius

Doctor Octopus has had a truly remarkable comic book account , one that was only match upon by Alfred Molina ’s portrayal of the part inSpider - Man 2.Next to the Green Goblin , Doctor Octopus is one of Spider - Man ’s most recognizable and most awful rogue – and one that often gives the hero sandwich a run for his money .

This version of the theatrical role   is more sympathetic than his print variation , portrayed as a tragical hero whose own hubris becomes his fall . Like the tragical hoagy of old , the audience does n’t want to see Octavius gloaming but know that he must in order for the floor to be complete . Molina ’s prominent theatrical scope add itself nicely to this aspect of the dear character .

J. Jonah Jameson

J. Jonah Jameson   has had a   rattling comic Word of God ravel , one that is perfectly characterize by J.K. Simmons ' flabbergastingly perfect portrayal of the character in all three of Sam Raimi’sSpider - Manfilms . The publishing firm of The Daily Bugle is pushy and eminent - strung , always on the hunt for photos that will convict Spider - Man of being the menace he believes him to be .

help by a performance from Simmons that was so adept that Marvel opted to make for him back to the part for the MCU rather than recast , Jameson is also puzzlingly likable despite his boisterous and often rude personality . Though he present an aloofness to other character reference ' well - being , he prove himself to be quite brave and caring when it counts , even turn away to give up Peter ’s identity to the Green Goblin , a conclusion which very well could have cost him his life .

Gwen Stacy

Gwen Stacy has a small part in this dealership , appear only in the last installment of the series . Bryce Dallas Howard limn the character , who is briefly presented as a likely competition against MJ for Peter ’s warmness after his judgement is clouded by the Venom symbiote .

Despite the fact that Peter utilize Gwen as a tool to get under MJ ’s hide , she manage to redeem herself by proving not only to be   incognizant of Peter ’s schemes but also disgusted by them , apologizing to MJ before storming out of the eatery . Had the enfranchisement continue past the third installment , fans would certainly have like to see more of Howard ’s portrayal of Gwen Stacy .

Mary Jane Watson

Mary Jane Watson is the main sexual love interest of Peter Parker both in the comics and in this franchise . recreate by Kirsten Dunst , this variant of MJ often struggles with her feelings for Peter , cycling through several different love interests before finally settling down with the " boy next door . "

hearing can certainly read why MJ is the girl Peter woolgather about – she is genial , resourceful , and beautiful . She manages to bear out both Peter Parker and Spider - Man in their endeavors , even though it often come at her own disbursement . Her relationship with Peter has its rasping patches , but there is something inherently amiable about Dunst ’s iteration of the authoritative character .

May Parker

May Parker is Peter ’s doting auntie who became his foster mother at some peak before the events of the first flick . She and her married man Ben raised Peter themselves , giving him all the fear and sexual love that one would bear from a child ’s parents . In this franchise , the role of Aunt May is played by Rosemary Harris .

Harris often has a minimal amount of screentime in each photographic film , yet still manages to be one of the most memorable parts of the trilogy . She often act as Peter ’s moral reach , tell him what he needs to hear in his lowest consequence , often encouraging him to be the hero he was meant to be .   Everything about this version of Aunt May is spot - on , and her conversation with Peter midway throughSpider - Man 2remains one of the good scenes in any Spider - mankind film yet .

Peter Parker

Peter Parker is the master hero of theSpider - Manfranchise , played in this   interpretation by Tobey Maguire . Maguire ’s Spider - Man has seen his fair share of iconic momentsover the class of his three plastic film , and die - hard Spidey fans hope to see a few more should his theatrical role come out inNo Way Home .

This version of Peter is hard not to love . From his nerdy alter ego of Peter Parker to his altruistic   Spider - Man , the theatrical role is everything that comic ledger fans hoped he would be when the character was first announced to be adapt for bouncy - action . Though his heel reverse   inSpider - Man 3hurts his reputation , he manages to remain one of the most personable cast member of Raimi ’s franchise .

Ben Parker

Ben Parker is Peter ’s beloved uncle , and the humans who talk the   unforgettable catch phrase " With enceinte business leader come great responsibility . " His death at the hands of a burglar whom Peter could have give up motivates   his nephew to become the torpedo that he was always meant to be .

Played in this version by the late Cliff Robertson , Uncle Ben has an irresistible charm about him that take a crap it impossible for the hearing not to make out Peter ’s surrogate Father-God . Though he only appears in a few bit throughout the total trilogy , his demise hits the viewer just as heavily as it does Peter , really make him the most lovable character in the franchise .

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