"Spider-Man 3" gets a lot of negative criticism from fans of the series. However, every time I watch it I gain a higher appreciation for it. Even though no films have succeeded this one besides a reboot, I don't think it was half the train wreck people make it out to be.
The only thing I would change about this film is Venom. I would have kept the whole black Spider-Man idea and played it out just as it was. I would have even introduce Eddie Brock. The gothic feel of the black Spider-Man was the strongest attribute of this film in my mind.
I would have ended the film with the conclusion of Harry Osborn's story as well as the defeat of Sandman. However, I would have the last scene in the film being Venom latching onto Eddie Brock. I grew up loving the character and I think he would've been a great villain for a fourth "Spider-Man" film. Of course it's not going to happen that way.
I still didn't like Mary Jane in this film but I do like how her personal conflicts were opposing Peter's. I think the character development was far superior than the other two films. My only issue is Peter's friendship with Harry. Harry had become vindictive and deceptive, and although he did receive redemption, there's no way I would have allowed my friendship with him to continue if he tried to kill me.
Eddie Brock was a character I felt that did this film a great justice. It gave Peter Parker a nemesis. We have seen Spider-Man have nemeses, but not Peter. The competition for the staff position at the Daily Bugle was probably the most I felt for Peter in the three films. I believe he was right in exposing Eddie, even though he was "possessed" by Venom at that point.
After watching this film again I need to retract saying that "Spider-Man 2" was the best in the series. I now believe this film is the superior one and I proudly induct it into the Essential Collection. Although something tells me I'm going to get a lot of flack for it. You should watch it and make your own opinion, but I loved it. Very much so.
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