History TearJerker / TheAmazingSpiderman

* The aftermath of [[DeathByOriginStory Uncle Ben's death]] really hits hard in this movie, especially the scene directly following when all Peter can do is listen to the voicemail his uncle left him -- and he can't even do that without [[HeroicBSOD breaking down]]. Hell, even ''[[JerkJock Flash]]'' comes to Peter at school [[HiddenHeartOfGold and apologizes for being an ass]]. Jeez, it's like [[SandInMyEyes glass shards to the eyes]].

*** Also, the way Ben said "How dare you?" It's like he's hurt by Peter's very low opinion of his father and not appreciating what Richard had to go through to keep him safe.

* The aftermath of [[DeathByOriginStory Uncle Ben's death]] really hits hard in this movie, especially the scene directly following when all Peter can do is listen to the voicemail his uncle left him -- and he can't even do that without [[HeroicBSOD breaking down.]] Hell, even ''[[JerkJock Flash]]'' comes to Peter at school [[HiddenHeartOfGold and apologizes for being an ass.]] Jeez, it's like [[SandInMyEyes glass shards to the eyes...]]
** Also, by the time Peter finds Uncle Ben, he's already dead. [[RealityEnsues There's no last words or any meaningful eye contact between them - he's gone, just like that.]]
** And Peter's reaction to his death is heartbreaking. He's ''screaming'' for someone to call an ambulance, and plainly has no idea what to do when he's attempting to stop the bleeding.

--->'''Uncle Ben:''' You're a lot like your father. You really are, Peter, and that's a good thing. But your father lived by a philosophy, a principle really. He believed that...that if you could do good things for other people, you had a moral obligation to ''do'' those things! That's what at stake here. Not a choice, responsibility.\\
'''Peter:''' That is nice. That's really...that's great. That's all well and good, so where is he?\\
'''Uncle Ben:''' What?\\

'''Uncle Ben:''' Oh, come on! How dare you?\\

** There's also his posthumous voicemail to Peter as well.

*** Also, the way Ben said "How dare you?", it's like he's hurt by Peter's very low opinion of Ben's brother and not appreciating what Peter's father had to go through to keep him safe.
* Gwen showing up at Peter's house after [[spoiler: her father's funeral]] and desperately asking him why he wasn't there.
* [[AdultFear Everything]] Aunt May goes through, her family slowly being ripped apart first with the Parkers disappearing, then her husband being shot, and her nephew that she raised coming home late at night covered in cuts and bruises. [[spoiler: And then at the end of film, he comes home covered in blood and she just holds him tightly.]]

* [[spoiler:Captain Stacy]]'s death. He starts off as a rather unsympathetic character and grows on you as you see his reasoning, and that he's not just a one-note [[spoiler:take-the-vigilante-off-my-streets copper]], until at last he gets the chance [[spoiler:to stop Peter]], and lets him go. And saves his life. And then gets killed. Also, [[spoiler: Stacy]] asking Peter [[spoiler:to break up with Gwen so that she's not put in danger by the enemies he'll make as Spider-Man]].
* Likewise, the fate of Dr. Connors: pushed into taking the serum when his financial backer shuts him down, it's strongly implied that he had little control over what his lizard-self wanted and did. He is horrified when he regains full humanity and sees what he's done. (Yes, he was responsible and deserved punishment, since the choice to take the serum was ultimately his -- but sad, even so.)
** What's even worse is he didn't take the serum just ForScience. He took it because they were about to test it on wounded veterans and he was trying to minimize casualties if the serum went wrong. (And, of course, it did.)

*** Also, the way Ben said "How dare it?", it's like he's hurt by Peter's very low opinion of Ben's brother and not appreciating what Peter's father had to go through to keep him safe.

*** Plus, Ben must feel lousy for bringing up Peter's father, despite knowing it's a touchy subject for his nephew.

* Flash's words after Peter slams him against the locker explain a lot about the character in very little time.
-->'''Flash:''' It feels better right? Look, your uncle died. I'm sorry. I get it. I'm sorry.

-->'''Uncle Ben:''' You're a lot like your father. You really are, Peter, and that's a good thing. But your father lived by a philosophy, a principle really. He believed that...that if you could do good things for other people, you had a moral obligation to ''do'' those things! That's what at stake here. Not a choice, responsibility.\\

[[caption-width-right:350: [[PartingWordsRegret Peter? I know things have been difficult lately and I'm sorry about that. I think I know what you're feeling. Ever since you were a little boy, you've been living with so many unresolved things. Well, take it from an old man. Those things send us down a road... they make us who we are. And if anyone's destined for greatness, it's you, son. You owe the world your gifts. You just have to figure out how to use them and know that wherever they take you, we'll always be here. So, come on home, Peter. You're my hero... and I love you!]]]]

-->'''Uncle Ben:''' You're a lot like your father. You really are, Peter, and that's a good thing. But your father lived by a philosophy, a principle really. He believed that...that if you could do good things for other people, you had a moral obligation to do those things. That's what at stake here. Not a choice, responsibility.\\

* Likewise, the fate of Dr. Connors: pushed into taking the serum when his financial backer shuts him down, it's strongly implied that he had little control over what his lizard-self wanted and did. He is horrified when he regains full humanity and sees what he's done. (Yes, he was responsible and deserved punishment, since the choice to take the serum was ultimately his -- but sad, even so.)

* [[spoiler:Captain Stacy]]'s death. He starts off as a rather unsympathetic character and grows on you as you see his reasoning, and that he's not just a one-note [[spoiler:take-the-vigilante-off-my-streets copper]], until at last he gets the chance [[spoiler:to stop Peter]], and lets him go. And saves his life. And then gets killed. Also, Stacy asking Peter [[spoiler:to break up with Gwen so that she's not put in danger by the enemies he'll make as Spider-Man]].
* Likewise, the fate of Dr Connors: pushed into taking the serum when his financial backer shuts him down, it's strongly implied that he had little control over what his lizard-self wanted and did. He is horrified when he regains full humanity and sees what he's done. (Yes, he was responsible and deserved punishment, since the choice to take the serum was ultimately his -- but sad, even so.)

* [[spoiler:Captain Stacy]]'s death. He starts off as a rather unsympathetic character and grows on you as you see his reasoning, and that he's not just a one-note [[spoiler:take-the-vigilante-off-my-streets copper]], until at last he gets the chance [[spoiler:to stop Peter]], and lets him go. And saves his life. And then gets killed.

* Flash's words after Peter slams him against the locket explain a lot about the character in very little time.
-->'''Flash:''' It feels better right? Look, your uncle died. I'm sorry. I get it. I'm sorry.

'''Flash:''' It feels better right? Look, your uncle died. I'm sorry. I get it. I'm sorry.

* [[AdultFear Everything]] Aunt May goes through, her family slowly being ripped apart first with the Parkers disappearing, then her husband being shot, and her nephew that she raised coming home late at night covered in cuts and bruises. [[spoiler: And then at the end of film, he comes home covered in blood and she just holds him tightly.]]

'''Peter:''' How dare ''I''? How dare you?!

** And Peter's reaction to his death is heartbreaking. He's ''screaming'' for someone to call an ambulance, and plainly has no idea what to do. The poor kid should ''not'' have to get blood all over his hands like that...

** And Peter's reaction to his death is heartbreaking. He's ''screaming'' for someone to call an ambulance, and plainly has no idea what to do.

* [[AdultFear Everything]] Aunt May goes through, her family slowly being ripped apart first with the Parkers disappearing, then her uncle being shot, and her nephew that she raised coming home late at night covered in cuts and bruises. [[spoiler: And then at the end of film, he comes home covered in blood and she just holds him tightly.]]

* The aftermath of [[DeathByOriginStory Uncle Ben's death]] really hits hard in this movie, especially the scene directly following when all Peter can do is listen to the voicemail his uncle left him- and he can't even do that without [[HeroicBSOD breaking down.]] Hell, even ''[[JerkJock Flash]]'' comes to Peter at school [[HiddenHeartOfGold and apologizes for being an ass.]] Jeez, it's like [[SandInMyEyes glass shards to the eyes...]]

* Gwen showing up at Peter's house after [[spoiler: her father's funeral]] and desperately asking him why he wasn't there.

* The aftermath of [[DeathByOriginStory Uncle Ben's death]] really hits hard in this movie, especially the scene directly following when all Peter can do is listen to the voicemail his uncle left him- and he can't even do that without [[HeroicBSOD breaking down.]] Hell, even ''[[JerkJock Flash]]'' comes to Peter at school [[HiddenHeartOfGold and apologizes for being an ass.]] Jeez, it's like [[SandInMyEyes glass shards to the eyes...]]

* Anyone familiar with the origin of Spider-Man will know that Uncle Ben is bound to die no thanks to Peter's negative LaserGuidedKarma, which, once again, resulted in his death.
* Peter has to break up with Gwen for the sake of her safety. Of course, source material says somethings are bound to happen after Captain Stacy Dies.