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Old 07-09-2002, 06:25 AM
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I see it more like escapism than anything.
The kids see a figure, average joe become somebody.
There are many stories in real life very similar to this.
However it doesnt happen due to some freak accident.

Kids in the US seem to have a very tough life.
With all the shootings, suicides etc, being a kid is not an easy thing.
Spiderman is a way for many kids to escape and be something they arent.
I agree that it is not good.
Rather it is more like showing kids that you can solve all your problems only if you are a superhero or something.
As an average person, you are pretty much stuck where you are, and will have a dismal time solving your problems.

Also a point i think someone made here.
People come to the movies, to see the good guy get it all.
How many of the people who saw the movie would have been pissed if NJ dies?
I know out of my friends many would say that part sucked.
In the movies, the good guy always has to win and even get the girl.
That is why i loved the ending when he walked away.
It was the typical scene.
Out of my friends around 10 said he should have accepted her offer.
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