History TearJerker / SpiderMan3

* Creator/PeterDavid's novelization details Harry's struggle and how his crusade is ultimately to avenge his father in the [[SunkCostFallacy futile hope that]] [[WellDoneSonGuy Norman will finally be proud of him]]. Even as he's risking his life going down a dark path, Harry clings to his hallucinations of his father because they provide him with the affection and guidance he desperately wished he received from Norman in life. When subjecting himself to the Goblin serum, he powers through the PainfulTransformation by pleading for Norman's gratification. Harry is so blinded by his insecurities and past neglect that his moral compass is completely skewed.
** At one point when seeing Norman, Harry "hugged him as hard as he’d always wished he had in life." [[DaddyIssues Damn...]]

** It's also horrifying from Mary Jane's perspective. She's faced emotional and psychological abuse all her life, and [[SingleWomanSeeksGoodMan latched onto Peter because he was gentle towards her]]. And then she sees Peter behave precisely like every other man in her life.

* Gwen realizes that Peter only went out with her to make Mary Jane jealous, and tearfully apologizes to MJ.
* As much of a {{Jerkass}} as he is, Eddie Brock becomes [[AlasPoorVillain pretty damn pitiful]] after losing his job at the ''Daily Bugle'' and his "girlfriend" Gwen, leaving him a sobbing wreck who resorts to [[PrayerOfMalice praying to God to kill Peter]].
** Eddie spends his final moments [[TogetherInDeath choosing to die with the symbiote]], jumping toward its mass as a last desperate act to rebond with it. After losing everything due to his hubris, all he has left is just the symbiote; and thus, he dies a terrified, helpless addict to the PowerHigh it gives. There was nothing left of Eddie Brock even before he died, just Venom, halved and desperate to become one again to avoid death.
* Aunt May consoles Peter after his downward spiral from using the symbiote suit, telling him to forgive himself and that she believes that he will set things right again.
* Mary Jane being upset over all the critics of her play lambasting her performance, contextualizing her feelings as "I read these words, and it's like my father wrote them." Heartbreaking to see someone who wanted to make a life for herself to escape her [[AbusiveParents abusive father]]'s words and the negative feelings he gave her, only to feel like she hasn't escaped the abuse at all.
** Later that day, Mary Jane learns she has been replaced in her role because of the bad reviews. While her bosses try to be kind about it, she's clearly bitter over being cast aside so easily after all the work she'd put in these past few years to become an actress.
* Peter blows up at Mr. Ditkovitch, asking him about his overdue rent. The landlord, clearly crushed, slowly says that [[OOCIsSeriousBusiness Peter's a good boy and something is wrong for him to be acting like this]].
-->'''Peter:''' You'll get your rent ''when you fix this'' '''''damn DOOR!!'''''
* It's a bit depressing seeing how head over heels Ursula is for Peter, especially during his symbiote-induced craze. She's barely able to contain herself around him and is lapping up all of his attention, baking him cookies and feeding him. And while Peter may appreciate her gesture, he doesn't have feelings for her.

** Immediately after, before Venom cruelly tosses Harry's body aside. All Peter can do is [[SayMyName scream his name]].

* Harry Osborn's death. After Peter and Harry have been at each other's throats, their feud is finally ended when [[TakingTheBullet Harry shields Peter with his body]].

* Harry succumbing to his hatred and becoming New Goblin. Peter is forced to fight his best friend, who has become the next generation off his most dangerous enemy.

* Peter asks Harry for help in stopping Sandman and Venom. He is pleading for his friend to help him, only to come face-to-face with Harry's scarred visage and Harry replying "[[GetOut Get out]]" with half-anger, half-sadness.
** The Editor's Cut makes it worse. After Peter leaves, Harry finds a shattered picture of himself, Peter, and Mary Jane together in high school, and a SingleTear runs down his cheek. [[RuleOfSymbolism And the crack is mainly separating Peter and Harry in the photo.]]

* Gwen realizes that Peter only went out with her to make Mary Jane jealous, and her tearful apology to MJ.

* Peter and Harry, former friends, are at each other's throats, and when [[TakingTheBullet Harry shields Peter with his body]] and they make up right before Harry dies from his wounds.

* Harry Osborn's death.
** Peter's and Harry's last chat before the latter succumbs to his wounds.

* The film's final scene and the last of the Sam Raimi trilogy as a whole. It’s simply MJ singing at a club, and she and Peter slow dancing together till it fades to black. The whole mood of this scene is rather somber instead of like the first two movies’ endings with triumphant music and bright visuals. These two are back together but in a sorrowful way as they find comfort in each other with the loss they share; their best friend, Harry. Overlaps with Heartwarming.

** Marko's whole character arc is heartbreaking His daughter is terminally ill, so he desperately resorts to partnering with a criminal to get money for her treatment, only to get arrested for an AccidentalMurder, and he was only arrested because he stayed behind to call for help for his unplanned victim, while his partner flees and dies. After escaping from jail, Flint accidentally falls into a testing site and gets turned into Sandman. He then tries to use his powers to commit just ''one'' big robbery, just one for his daughter's sake, but Spider-Man keeps thwarting him and leaving him empty-handed. Spider-Man almost ''kills'' him the second time because he happens to be the nephew of Marko's accidental victim. Marko becomes desperate enough to partner with another criminal, a ''supervillain'', to kill Spider-Man and stop his interference. Flint's partner dies ''again'', and he comes to terms with the fact that everyone now sees him as a monster and nothing he can do will save his daughter or make up for the bad things he's done. Peter's forgiveness is Flint's sole consolation.

*** In the editors cut, Emma warns Penny not to get her hopes up with her father because he'll only break her heart. She's clearly speaking from experience.
** Throughout it all, Penny knows she's living on borrowed time and her father became a criminal who killed someone in his efforts to save her. However, she's accepting of her fate and still loves her daddy, only wanting him back in her life, even though it may be impossible.

** Marko's whole character arc is sad: His daughter is terminally ill, so he desperately resorts to partnering with a criminal to get money for her treatment, only to get arrested for an AccidentalMurder, and he was only arrested because he stayed behind to call for help for his unplanned victim, while his partner flees and dies. After escaping from jail, Flint accidentally falls into a testing site and gets turned into Sandman. He then tries to use his powers to commit just ''one'' big robbery, just one for his daughter's sake, but Spider-Man keeps thwarting him and leaving him empty-handed. Spider-Man almost ''kills'' him the second time because he happens to be the nephew of Marko's accidental victim. Marko becomes desperate enough to partner with another criminal, a ''supervillain'', to kill Spider-Man and stop his interference. Flint's partner dies ''again'', and he comes to terms with the fact that everyone now sees him as a monster and nothing he can do will save his daughter or make up for the bad things he's done. Peter's forgiveness is Flint's sole consolation, which is damn sad.

* The death of Harry Osborn.
** Peter's and Harry's last chat before the latter succumbs to his wounds.
--->'''Peter:''' I should never have hurt you. Said those things.\\
'''Harry:''' None of that matters, Peter. You're my friend...\\
'''Peter:''' '''Best''' friend.
* Flint Marko/Sandman getting up in the silo. If the shot of him trying to grasp his daughter's locket doesn't do it, the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGOgzmatsgA music]] in the scene will.
** Similarly, the scene where he simply... blows away in the wind after Peter forgives him makes for a rather sad and touching moment, especially his last words signifying that he's finally giving up on saving his daughter and now only wants to spend as much time with her as possible before the inevitable happens. It's a surprisingly poignant moment from such a cheesy film.
** Marko's whole character arc in this film is sad. His daughter is terminally ill. Desperate, he resorts to partnering with a criminal to get money, only to end up arrested for an AccidentalMurder, and he was only arrested because he stayed behind to call for help for his accidental victim, while his partner dies. When he escapes from jail, he accidentally falls into a testing site and is turned into the Sandman. He then tries to use his powers to just commit ''one'' big robbery, just one for the sake of his daughter, but he keeps getting thwarted and left empty-handed by Spider-Man, who almost ''kills'' him the second time because he happens to be the nephew of Marko's accidental victim. Marko becomes desperate enough to partner with another criminal, a ''supervillain'' this time, to kill Spider-Man and stop his interference. Once ''again'', his partner dies, and he comes to terms with the fact that everyone now sees him as a monster and that nothing he can do will save his daughter or make up for the bad things he's done. Peter's forgiveness of him is his sole consolation. ''Damn'', that is sad.
** When he says "The only thing left of me now is my daughter", you can see a tear from his eye starting to trail down his face. When it cuts back to Peter, the same is going on for him too. ''Damn...''

** Just as an extra kick in the teeth in an already tragic scene, after Marko accidentally shoots Ben, we can see him clearly mouth "No", like he can't believe what he's just done.

* Peter going to ask Harry for his help in stopping Sandman and Venom. He is pleading for his friend to help him, only to come face-to-face with Harry's scarred visage and Harry replying "[[GetOut Get out]]" with half-anger, half-sadness.

** It's also horrifying from Mary Jane's perspective. She's faced emotional and psychological abuse all her life, and [[SingleWomanSeeksGoodMan latched onto Peter because he was gentle towards her]]. And then she sees Peter behave exactly like every other man in her life.
* Gwen realizing that Peter only went out with her to make Mary Jane jealous, and her tearful apology to Mary Jane.
* As much of a {{Jerkass}} as he is, Eddie Brock becomes [[AlasPoorVillain pretty damn pitiful]] after losing his job at the ''Daily Bugle'' as well as his "girlfriend" Gwen, leaving him a sobbing wreck who resorts to [[PrayerOfMalice praying to God to kill Peter]].
** Eddie spends his final moments [[TogetherInDeath choosing to die with the symbiote]], jumping toward its mass as a final desperate act to rebond with it. After losing everything due to his own hubris, all he has left is just the symbiote; and thus, he dies a terrified, helpless addict to the PowerHigh it gives. There really was nothing left of Eddie Brock even before he died; just Venom, halved and desperate to become one again to avoid death.
* Peter and Harry, former friends, at each other's throats. As well as when [[TakingTheBullet Harry shields Peter with his body]] and they make up right before Harry dies from his wound.
* Aunt May consoles Peter after his downward spiral due to his usage of the symbiote suit, telling him to forgive himself and that she believes that he will set things right again.
* Mary Jane being upset over all the critics of her play lambasting her performance, contextualizing her feelings as "I read these words and it's like my father wrote them." Heartbreaking to see someone who wanted to make a life for herself to escape the words of her [[AbusiveParents abusive father]] and the negative feelings he gave her, only to feel like she hasn't escaped the abuse at all.
* Peter losing his temper with Mr. Ditkovitch who has asked him about his overdue rent. The landlord, clearly crushed, slowly says that [[OOCIsSeriousBusiness Peter's a good boy and clearly something is wrong for him to be acting like this]].

* It's a bit depressing seeing how head over heels Ursula is for Peter, especially during his symbiote-induced craze. She's barely able to contain herself around him and is lapping up all of his attention, baking him cookies and feeding him. And while Peter may appreciate her gesture, he doesn't actually have feelings for her.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwWVEQ1E1JU Penny and the Sand Castle]], a {{deleted scene}} (at least until the Editor's Cut came out). Basically, Marko says goodbye to his daughter before he heads off to engage Spider-Man in what he believes will be a life-or-death battle.
-->'''Sandman:''' I swear to you... [[PapaWolf he won't stop me again]].
* The final scene of the film and the Sam Raimi trilogy as a whole. It’s simply MJ singing at a club and her and Peter slow dancing together till it fades to black. The whole mood of this scene is rather somber instead of like the first two movies’ endings with triumphant music and bright visuals. These two are back together but in a sorrowful way as they find comfort in each other with the loss they share; their best friend, Harry. Overlaps with Heartwarming

-->'''Sandman:''' I swear to you... [[PapaWolf you won't stop me again]].

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwWVEQ1E1JU Penny and the Sand Castle]], a {{deleted scene}}. Basically, Marko says goodbye to his daughter before he heads off to engage Spider-Man in what he believes will be a life-or-death battle.

* If one subscribes to the theory that Aunt May realized Peter was Spider-Man in the second movie, then the scene where Peter tells her that Spider-Man killed Marko (since he sees it as justice served for the murder of Uncle Ben) is definitely a tearjerker.

-->'''Peter:''' [[BigNo NO!]] I have no intention of settling down! ''This man killed my uncle and he's still out there!!!''

* The final scene of the film and the Sam Raimi trilogy as a whole. It’s simply MJ singing at a club and her and Peter slow dancing together till it fades to black. The whole mood of this scene is rather somber instead of the the latter two movie’s endings with triumphant music and bright visuals. These two are back together but in a sorrowful way as they find comfort in each other with the loss they share; their best friend, Harry.

* The final scene of the film and the Sam Raimi trilogy as a whole. It’s simply MJ singing and her and Peter slow dancing together till it fades to black. The whole mood of this scene is rather somber instead of the the latter two movie’s triumphant music and bright visuals. It symbolizes just how much these two have gone through together and that despite all the sorrow and tragedy, they will still love and care for each other.

* The flashback of Ben's death. Especially when we find out that it was an AccidentalMurder. Peter's anger only makes it worse.

[[caption-width-right:350:''"All that's left of me now is my daughter."'']]

* It's a bit depressing seeing how head over heels Ursula is for Peter, especially during his symbiote-induced craze. She's barely able to contain herself around him and is lapping up all of his attention, baking him cookies and feeding him. And while Peter may appreciate her gesture, she doesn't actually have feelings for her.

* It's a bit depressing seeing how head over heels Ursula is for Peter, especially during his symbiote-induced craze. She's barely able to contain herself around him and is lapping up all of his attention, baking him cookies and feeding him. And Peter doesn't actually have feelings for her.

!!Film

-->'''Peter:''' I should never have hurt you. Said those things.\\

'''Peter: Best''' friend.
* The scene of Sandman getting up in the silo. If the shot of him trying to grasp his daughter's locket doesn't do it, it's the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGOgzmatsgA music]] in the scene.
** Similarly, the scene where he simply... blows away in the wind makes for a rather sad and touching moment, especially his last words signifying that he's finally giving up on saving his daughter and now only wants to spend as much time with her as possible before the inevitable happens. It’s a surprisingly poignant moment from such a cheesy film.
** Flint Marko's whole character in this film is sad: His daughter is terminally ill. Flint is desperate and resorts to partnering with a criminal to get money, only to end up arrested for an AccidentalMurder - and he was only arrested because he stayed behind to call for help for his accidental victim, while his partner dies. When he escapes from jail, he accidentally falls into a testing site and turned into the Sandman. He then tries to use his powers to just commit ''one'' big robbery, just one for the sake of his daughter, but he keeps getting thwarted and left empty-handed by Spider-Man, who almost ''kills'' him the second time because he's the nephew of Marko's accidental murder victim. Marko becomes desperate enough to partner with another criminal, a ''supervillain'' this time, to kill Spider-Man and stop his interference. Once ''again'' his partner dies, and he comes to terms with the fact that everyone now sees him as a monster and that nothing he can do will save his daughter or make up for the bad things he's done. Peter's forgiveness of him is his sole consolation. ''Damn'', is that sad.
* The flashback of Ben Parker's death. Especially when we find out that it was an AccidentalMurder. Peter's anger only makes it worse.
-->'''Peter''': [[BigNo NO!]] I have no intention of settling down! ''This man killed my uncle and he's still out there!!!''
* Peter going to ask Harry for his help in stopping Sandman and Venom. He is pleading for his friend to help him, only to come face to face with his scarred visage, and his friend replying "Get Out" with half anger, half sadness.
** The Editor’s Cut makes it worse; after Peter leaves, Harry finds a shattered picture of himself, Peter, and MJ together in high school and a SingleTear runs down his cheek. [[RuleOfSymbolism And the crack is mainly separating Peter and Harry in the photo.]]
* The scene where Peter hits Mary Jane in his symbiote induced rage and his MyGodWhatHaveIDone reaction. It's also horrifying from her perspective, she's faced emotional and psychological abuse all her life, and latched on to Peter because he was gentle to her. And then she sees Peter in that scene behave exactly like every other man in her life.

* As much of a {{Jerkass}} as he is, Eddie Brock becomes pretty damn pitiful after losing his job at the Daily Bugle as well as his girlfriend Gwen, leaving him a sobbing wreck who resorts to praying to God to kill Peter Parker.
* Peter and Harry, former friends, at each other's throats. As well as when Harry shields Peter with his body and they make up finally at Harry's death scene.
* Aunt May consoles her nephew after his recent downward spiral due to his usage of the symbiote suit and tells Peter to forgive himself and that she believes that he will set things right again.
* MJ being upset over all the critics of her play lambasting her performance, contextualizing her feelings as "I read these words and it's like my father wrote them." Heartbreaking to see someone who wanted to make a life for herself to escape the words of her AbusiveParent and the negative feelings they gave her, only to feel like she hasn't escaped the abuse at all.
* Peter losing his temper with his landlord who has asked him about his overdue rent. The landlord is clearly crushed, and slowly says that Peter's a good boy, and clearly something is wrong for him to be acting like this.
-->'''Peter''': "You'll get your rent ''when you fix this'' '''''damn DOOR!!'''''"

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwWVEQ1E1JU Penny and the Sand Castle]], a deleted scene. Basically, Flint saying goodbye to his daughter before he heads off to engage Spider-Man in what he believes will be a life-or-death battle.
-->'''Sandman:''' I swear to you... [[PapaWolf you won't stop me again.]]

** The Editor’s Cut makes it worse; after Peter leaves, Harry finds a shattered picture of himself, Peter, and MJ together in high school and a SingleTear runs down his cheek.

-->'''Sandman''': I swear to you...[[PapaWolf you won't stop me again.]]

* Peter and Harry, former friends, at each other's throats. [As well as when Harry shields Peter with his body and they make up finally at Harry's death scene.

* The scene where Peter hits Mary Jane in his symbiote induced rage and his MyGodWhatHaveIDone reaction.

* [[spoiler:The death of Harry Osborn]].
** [[spoiler:Peter's and Harry's last chat before the latter succumbs to his wounds]].

** Flint Marko's whole character in this film is sad: [[spoiler: His daughter is terminally ill. Flint is desperate and resorts to partnering with a criminal to get money, only to end up arrested for an AccidentalMurder - and he was only arrested because he stayed behind to call for help for his accidental victim, while his partner dies. When he escapes from jail, he accidentally falls into a testing site and turned into the Sandman. He then tries to use his powers to just commit ''one'' big robbery, just one for the sake of his daughter, but he keeps getting thwarted and left empty-handed by Spider-Man, who almost ''kills'' him the second time because he's the nephew of Marko's accidental murder victim. Marko becomes desperate enough to partner with another criminal, a ''supervillain'' this time, to kill Spider-Man and stop his interference. Once ''again'' his partner dies, and he comes to terms with the fact that everyone now sees him as a monster and that nothing he can do will save his daughter or make up for the bad things he's done. Peter's forgiveness of him is his sole consolation. ''Damn'', is that sad.]]
* The flashback of Ben Parker's death. Especially when we find out that it was [[spoiler:an AccidentalMurder]]. Peter's anger only makes it worse.

* Peter going to [[spoiler: ask Harry for his help in stopping Sandman and Venom. He is pleading for his friend to help him, only to come face to face with his scarred visage, and his friend replying "Get Out" with half anger, half sadness]].

* Peter and Harry, former friends, at each other's throats. [[spoiler: As well as when Harry shields Peter with his body and they make up finally at Harry's death scene]].

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwWVEQ1E1JU Penny and the Sand Castle]], a deleted scene. [[spoiler: Basically, Flint saying goodbye to his daughter before he heads off to engage Spider-Man in what he believes will be a life-or-death battle]].
-->[[spoiler:'''Sandman''': I swear to you...[[PapaWolf you won't stop me again.]]]]

!!Meta
* Not a part of the movie itself, but rather the DVD release. The commentary track ends with the cast hoping that they get to make another movie. [[ContinuityReboot Ouch.]]
** Perhaps it's for the best: in a storyboard, the 4th film would have Peter getting evicted from his apartment. Yes, this scene has [[TheWoobie a sad Ursula in it.]]
* Four years after the film was released, Cliff Robertson died. It's sad watching his role, which involves flashing back to his character's death, knowing that it was his last.
** Just a year before, Lucy Gordon, the actress who portrayed the newswoman in the climax, committed suicide. Much sadder is the fact that this was pretty much the only film she was recognized for, and her role is [[TheScrappy not very appreciated.]]
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** Similarly, the scene where he simply... blows away in the wind makes for a rather sad and touching moment, especially his last words signifying that he's finally giving up on saving his daughter and now only wants to spend as much time with her as possibly before the inevitable happens.