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This Is Still the Best Spider-Man Action Scene in Marvel History
ComicBook.comStory by Ben Hathaway
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The definitive Spider-Man movie returns to the spotlight, with experts breaking down why its iconic train sequence remains one of the best superhero action scenes ever filmed.
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- The train fight between Spider-Man and Doctor Octopus is praised for its complex yet seamless choreography, with the sense of danger and Spidey's struggle to save passengers adding real stakes and emotional heft.
- Beyond the thrilling action, the film's character development for both Peter Parker and Doctor Octopus is a standout, making this the best-rounded and most impactful Spider-Man movie in the Raimi trilogy.
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Sam Raimi, Tobey Maguire, Alfred Molina, Kirsten Dunst, Marvel, DC, ComicBook.com, Spider-Man 2, Spider-Man, Hulk, Fantastic Four, The Punisher, Daredevil, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Million Dollar Baby, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Sideways