This Is Still the Best Spider-Man Action Scene in Marvel History

Story by Ben Hathaway

Image from ComicBook.com

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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

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