History Heartwarming / SpiderMan1

* Peter and Harry's close friendship in this movie, with them always being happy to see the other and hang out, which provides a respite to their troubles at school and/or home. Despite Harry's [[GreenEyedMonster growing jealousy]] of [[ParentalNeglect Norman]] and [[LoveInterest Mary Jane]]'s interest in Peter, it's clear he holds his best friend in high regard, defending him from bullies and encouraging him whenever he can. At graduation, they express excitement about their future, and in the end, Harry declares Peter the only family he has left. It makes [[TragicBromance what happens]] in the [[Film/SpiderMan2 later]] [[Film/SpiderMan3 films]] hit harder.

* After graduation as a guilt-ridden Peter is mulling over his PartingWordsRegret to Uncle Ben, May is quick to comfort him, assuring Peter that Ben knew his nephew loved him and always believed in him. Her uplifting words leave Peter contemplating how to honor his beloved uncle's memory... leading to the [[OriginStory birth of a hero]]. A subtle, yet profound example of UpbringingMakesTheHero.

* On the bridge, during the Goblin fight. The Goblin is gloating at the SadisticChoice, when he's suddenly pelted with debris. Then, a SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome for a crowd of ''extras'', proving the Goblin's prediction that the city has turned on Spidey wrong, at least when the going gets tough.

** This line is even more SugarWiki/{{Heartwarming|Moments}} when you realize it was put in as a tribute to the togetherness and toughness of New York after 9/11.
** If you're from New York in general, this scene is heartwarming. New Yorkers are ''very'' tribal.

** When Mary Jane is feeling discontent with her lot due to her BurgerFool job and rejected audition, Peter is able to lift her spirits with patience and understanding, convincing her to open up and not hide her failings. And it's apparent how much MJ enjoys his company, being delighted to run into Peter both times and eager to catch up, even inviting him to tag along on a dinner date. Peter never needed money, a fancy car, or even Spider-Man to win Mary Jane's love -- he just needed to [[BeYourself be himself]].

** When Mary Jane is feeling discontent with her lot due to her BurgerFool job and rejected audition, Peter is able to lift her spirits by being encouraging, patient, and understanding, convincing her to open up and not hide her failings. And it's apparent how much MJ enjoys his company, being delighted to run into Peter both times and eager to catch up, even inviting him to tag along on a dinner date. Peter never needed money, a fancy car, or even Spider-Man to win Mary Jane's love -- he just needed to [[BeYourself be himself]].

*** Peter turning up for MJ after her failed audition begins to make her realize the difference between just being happy to be with someone in the first place, and being with someone who actually makes her happy whenever she’s with him. This is no doubt the turning point that culminates in her choosing Peter in the end.

** Even more in the {{novelization}} with MJ's perspective is explored.

* After graduation as a guilt-ridden Peter is mulling over his PartingWordsRegret to Uncle Ben, May is quick to comfort him, assuring him that Ben knew his nephew loved him and always believed in him. Her uplifting words leave Peter contemplating how to honor his beloved uncle's memory, leading to the [[OriginStory birth of a hero]]. A subtle, yet profound example of UpbringingMakesTheHero.

*** As several viewers pointed out, MJ initially covers up her waitressing uniform with her coat upon exiting the diner, but after talking to Peter, she lets her arms down and leaves her coat open.[[note]]The original script had MJ keeping her job secret from Peter as well and coming home to a [[HorribleHousing crummy apartment]], making this even more moving.[[/note]]

** The scene in the backyard, where they tell each other about their respective dreams. Mary Jane seems a little embarrassed by admitting she wants to act, but the way her face lights up when Peter exclaims, "That's perfect!" and how she responds, "Really?" when Peter tells her how great she was in all the school plays is poignant. She's likely never had her dreams validated before, and is clearly very moved by Peter's earnestness.
** When Mary Jane is feeling discontent with her lot due to her BurgerFool job and rejected audition, Peter is able to lift her spirits by being supportive, patient, and understanding, convincing her to open up and not hide her failings. And it's apparent how much MJ enjoys his company, being delighted to run into Peter both times and eager to catch up, even inviting him to tag along on a dinner date. Peter never needed money, a fancy car, or even Spider-Man to win Mary Jane's love -- he just needed to [[BeYourself be himself]].

* After graduation, Peter is heartbroken over his PartingWordsRegret to Uncle Ben. May is quick to comfort Peter, assuring him his beloved uncle is proud of him and will always be with him. Her uplifting words lead to the [[OriginStory birth of a hero]].
--> '''Peter Parker:''' I can't help thinking about... the last thing I said to him. He tried to tell me something important, and I threw it in his face.\\
'''May Parker:''' You loved him... and he loved you. He never doubted the man you'd grow into. How you were meant for great things. You won't disappoint him.

** Even more in the {{novelization}} where it's revealed that after moving to the city, MJ regards Peter as one of the few positive things about home. Despite what Peter thinks, she’s not oblivious to him or his kindness towards her.
** Another from the novelization: Peter turning up for Mary Jane after her failed audition begins to make her realize the difference between just being happy to be with someone in the first place, and being with someone who actually makes her happy whenever she’s with him. This is no doubt the turning point that culminates in her choosing Peter in the end.
** The scene in the backyard, where they tell each other about their respective dreams. Mary Jane seems a little embarrassed by admitting she wants to act, but the way her face lights up when Peter exclaims, "That's perfect!" and how she responds, "Really?" when Peter tells her how great she was in all the school plays. She's likely never had her dreams validated before, and is clearly very moved by Peter's earnestness.

* Peter and Harry's close friendship in this movie, with them always being happy to see each other and hang out -- a respite to their troubles at school and/or home. Despite Harry's [[GreenEyedMonster growing jealousy]] of Peter over [[ParentalNeglect Norman]] and [[LoveInterest Mary Jane]]'s interest in him, it's clear he holds Peter in high regard, defending him from bullies and encouraging him whenever he can. At graduation, they express excitement about their future, and in the end, Harry declares Peter the only family he has left. It makes [[TragicBromance what happens]] in the [[Film/SpiderMan2 later]] [[Film/SpiderMan3 films]] hit harder.

** The scene in the backyard, where they tell each other about their respective dreams. Mary Jane seems a little embarrassed by admitting she wants to act, but the way her face lights up when Peter exclaims "that's perfect!" and how she responds "really?" when Peter tells her how great she was in all the school plays. She's likely never had her dreams validated before, and is clearly very moved by Peter's earnestness.

** When Spider-Man saves Mary Jane, he takes her for a long ride through the city, before safely landing in a park. He then quips that this is a better way to get around New York, which coaxes a laugh out of her. When she asks who he is, he just says he's your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man before swinging away, leaving MJ in awe at his modesty.

** What makes this scene heartwarming is that it comes after Goblin's speech telling him that HumansAreBastards and Jameson's first SmearCampaign against Spider-Man, which shakes Peter's faith in what he does. The fact that in the middle of all that, MJ tells Spider-Man that he's a hero no matter what the world says is quite special and likewise inverts the tired LovesMyAlterEgo trope, since MJ loves Spider-Man precisely when he is distrusted and not when he's popular and adored.

** Even more in the {{novelization}} where it's revealed after moving to the city, MJ regards Peter as one of the few positive things about home. Despite what Peter thinks, she’s not oblivious to him or his kindness towards her.

** When he saves the woman's baby, she thanks him with a "God bless you, Spider-Man... bless you!" This is right after the Green Goblin told him that he'll be vilified for his actions and he sees a headline in the Bugle denouncing him yet again. Spider-Man's encounter with MJ definitely helped, but the woman's expression of gratitude is probably one that he very much needed to hear after all of that.

** When he saves the woman's baby, she thanks him with a "God bless you, Spider-Man... bless you!" This is right after the Green Goblin told him that he'll be vilified for his actions and he sees a headline in the Bugle denouncing him yet again. The woman's expression of gratitude is probably one that he very much needed to hear after all of that.

* Mary Jane telling the school bus driver to stop and pick up Peter from the bus stop. It's bad enough many kids want to make fun him, like in the comics, but as usual MJ always stands up for Pete.

[[caption-width-right:350:''"Do I get to say "thank you" this time?"'']]

** Harry tries his best to rescue MJ from the balcony. Sadly, he gets knocked out by rubble but it shows where his standards are.

** Stan Lee makes a cameo as a HeroicBystander pulling a little girl out of the line of fire. And this is without powers!
** When Spider-Man saves Mary Jane, he takes her for a long ride through the city, before safely landing in a park. He then quips that this is a better way to get around New York, which coaxes a laugh out of her. When she asks who he is, he just says he's your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. Mary Jane is awed and wowed at how modest he is.

* Minor one, but when J.J. first meets Peter, not even knowing his financial status. He offers him a box of Christmas meat along with the freelance pay. He may be a Cheapskate, but he's at least generous enough to offer him pay and food.

** The crowd cheers on Spiderman after he successfully fends off the Goblin and sends him flying out of control. Jameson may claim that Spiderman is a menace, but New York knows better.
* Minor one, but when J.J. first meets Peter, not even knowing his financial status. He offers him a box of Christmas meat along with the freelance pay. He may be a Cheapskate, but he's at least generous enough to offer him pay and food.

* When Spider-Man shows up to a burning building and saves a woman's baby, he's initially accosted by a police officer who charges him with arrest, but then everyone hears what seems to be one last hostage inside the building. Spidey immediately says that he's going, and the cop struggles a bit before saying "I'll be here when you get back." Spidey says he isn't coming back, but instead of getting angry at the remark and trying harder to stop him (in fact, he looks knowingly-resigned, like he knew he'd say that), the cop ''implores'' him to hurry and save the woman inside. Definitely on the good side of ToBeLawfulOrGood.

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* Mary Jane telling the school bus driver to stop and pickup Peter for the bus stop. It's bad enough many kids want to make fun him, like in the comics, but as usual MJ always stands up for Pete.

** What makes this scene heartwarming is that it comes after Goblin's speech telling him that HumansAreBastards and Jameson's first SmearCampaign against Spider-Man which shakes Peter's faith in what he does. The fact that in the middle of all that, MJ tells Spider-Man that he's a hero no matter what the world says is quite special and likewise inverts the tired LovesMyAlterEgo trope, since MJ loves Spider-Man precisely when he is distrusted and not when he's popular and adored.

* Peter and Mary Jane's friendship throughout the film is heartwarming, especially when you look at it from MJ's point of view. Mary Jane grew up in a broken home, raised by a toxic, abusive father who destroyed all her self-worth growing up. Over the years, she had it drilled it into her head that she's worthless and she'll never amount to anything, so she's very self-conscious about her talents (or lack of), who she dates and where she works. MJ seems to drift towards guys who are 'important' in some way or another, guys who are going places, like the popular Flash or the rich Harry, but their relationships are always loveless and unfulfilling. As she becomes friends with nerdy and seemingly normal Peter, they confide in each other about things they've never told anyone else, and they try to physically and emotionally support each other whenever they can. She steadily falls in love with Peter because throughout the movie, he's always kind to her, respectful, supportive and attentive. He's one of the only people who's really interested in knowing the real her beyond her looks. Peter helps her to understand what actual love is, and she lets him know that when she confesses her feelings in the final scene. Peter rebuffs her for the time being, in a perfect example of a BittersweetEnding, but even then, it's shown in the next film that Peter still had a lasting influence on her life.

Oh yeah, I have something for your ass! You mess with Spidey, you mess with New York!\\

* Peter and Mary Jane's friendship throughout the film is heartwarming, especially when you look at it from MJ's point of view. Mary Jane grew up in a broken home, raised by a toxic, abusive father who destroyed all her self-worth growing up. Over the years, she had it drilled it into her head that she's worthless and she'll never amount to anything, so she's very self-conscious about her talents (or lack of), who she dates and where she works. MJ seems to drift towards guys who are 'important' in some way or another, guys who are going places, like the popular Flash or the rich Harry, but their relationships are always loveless and unfulfilling. As she becomes friends with nerdy, seemingly normal Peter, they confide in each other about things they've never told anyone else, and they try to physically and emotionally support each other whenever they can. She steadily falls in love with Peter because throughout the movie, he's always kind to her, respectful, supportive and attentive. He's one of the only people who's really interested in knowing the real her beyond her looks. Peter helps her to understand what actual love is, and she lets him know that when she confesses her feelings in the final scene. Peter rebuffs her for the time being, in a perfect example of a BittersweetEnding, but even then, it's shown in the next film that Peter still had a lasting influence on her life.

* Even after all the Green Goblin did, [[spoiler: Spider Man still strips off the armor and brings his body to Harry. He's also one of the few people who attends his funeral.]]

** When Spider-Man saves Mary Jane, he takes her for a long ride through the city, before safely landing in a park. He then quips that this is a better way to get around New York, which coaxes a laugh out of her. When she asks who she is, he just says he's your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. Mary Jane is awed and wowed at how modest he is.

-->'''Green Goblin:''' (''grabbing Jameson by the throat'') Jameson, you slime! Who's the photographer who takes pictures of Spider-Man?\\

-->'''The Crowd:''' Leave Spider-Man alone! Ya gonna pick on a guy tryin' ta save a bunch of kids?!\\