The Sam Raimi Spider-Man trilogy brought so many of the beloved comic book characters to the big screen for the first time. For many fans, the personalities of the characters from these movies were the definitive versions and became iconic in their own right.
However, with the intense journeys these characters went on throughout the movies, there were times in which the characters seemed to act outside of the personalities fans came to expect. Whether this was the characters losing touch with who they really were or the movies themselves being inconsistent, these quotes seemed out of place for the Spider-Man trilogy characters.
Uncle Ben
"I Am On My Ass."
Uncle Ben is perhaps the most important figure in Peter's life and the one who teaches him how to be a hero. He is a man of great wisdom and a stable figure for his family which is why it is strange to hear him talk in such a defeated way in his first scene.
Ben is introduced lamenting being fired from his job and describes himself as "on my ass." Not only is it strange to hear Ben say "ass" but it seems like such a negative outlook from someone who is a positive light for everyone around him.
Aunt May
"I Think To Myself At Times, Were I To Face The One Responsible For What Happened, I'd... Oh, I Don't Know What I'd Do."
Like Uncle Ben, Aunt May is a person in Peter's life who shows him how people can be decent and compassionate without having superpowers. But in a rare glimpse at another side of her, May shows she has a vengeful spirit as well.
While mourning losing her beloved husband, she talks about what she might have done had she ever confronted the man who killed Uncle Ben. Hearing sweet Aunt May talk like this is especially odd given that she gives Peter a speech in Spider-Man 3 about revenge poisoning the soul.
J. Jonah Jameson
"Spider-Man Was A Hero. I Just Couldn't See It."
The Sam Raimi movies bring a lot of the iconic aspects from the comics into this live-action world, including the rivalry between J. Jonah Jameson and Spider-Man. Jameson shows utter disdain for the wall-crawler throughout the three movies but does soften at one critical moment.
After Spider-Man has apparently quit and left the city at the mercy of Doc Ock, Jameson admits it was his fault for blaming Spider-Man and acknowledges that he was a hero. Of course, that sentiment immediately disappears when Spider-Man steals back his suit from Jameson.
Eddie Brock
"If You Do This I Will Lose Everything."
Eddie Brock is the only major villain from the Raimi trilogy who doesn't return in Spider-Man: No Way Home and that could speak to the fan disappointment with this version of the character. While Venom only appears briefly, Brock is portrayed as a cocky and slick rival of Peter's in the story.
But perhaps that swagger Brock shows is all a façade as it melts away when Peter confronts him as a fraud. Instead of being his usual arrogant self, Brock begs for mercy from Peter.
Flint Marko / Sandman
"End Of The Line Spider-Man."
Flint Marko aka Sandman was one of the more sympathetic villains Spider-Man has faced off with. He was a man driven to crime in order to support his sick daughter, but he continuously says how he is not a bad guy and never wanted any of this to happen.
But even though he is not as bad as Spider-Man initially thinks, he apparently has a dark side as he plans to kill Spider-Man. As someone who wants to stay out of trouble, it doesn't make sense that he would be waiting around for Spider-Man to show himself so that he can murder him.
Otto Octavius / Doc Ock
"Before We Start, Did Anyone Lose A Bunch Of Twenties Rolled Up In A Rubber Band? Because We Found The Rubber Band."
Alfred Molina brings the iconic villain Doc Ock to life in a very effective way in Spider-Man 2. He is a complicated villain, introduced as a kind man of science who is corrupted by his experiment gone wrong. But even before he turned evil, one moment from him seemed out of place.
Before conducting his experiment, Octavius addresses the crowd with a corny joke. But while he seemed like a pleasant man, he was also someone very serious about his work and it was odd seeing him being silly like that before his big moment.
Norman Osborn / Green Goblin
"I Haven't Always Been There For You, Have I?"
Perhaps the most memorable of the Raimi villains is Norman Osborn aka Green Goblin. Like Octavius, he was a man of ambition whose scientific work poisoned his mind and turned him into a villain. And while Norman wasn't a bad guy before, he also proved he wasn't the best father.
He is a man obsessed with his work and doesn't seem to take much of an interest in his son Harry. Oddly enough, even when under the influence of the Goblin's evilness, Norman acknowledges that he has let Harry down and promises to make it up to him.
Harry Osborn
"Make Him Tell You Where He Is."
Harry Osborn's role in the trilogy begins as Peter's best friend but with an edge. Peter and Harry seem like rivals at times whether it be over Mary Jane or Harry's father. But Harry did see Peter as a brother to him despite their complications.
But even before his dark turn, Harry has a surprisingly malicious moment towards Peter. When making a deal with Doc Ock, Harry suggests he find Peter and make him tell Ock where Spider-Man is, putting his best friend in terrible danger.
Mary Jane Watson
"I Don't Want To See You Anymore."
Spider-Man 3 sees the relationship between Peter and Mary Jane grow very complicated with various obstacles thrown in their way. While some of Mary Jane's apprehensions about their future are legitimate, her decision to break up is motivated by other factors.
Mary Jane harshly breaks up with Peter, telling him she doesn't want him in her life anymore. However, she is forced to make this uncharacteristic decision by Harry who seeks to tear Peter's world apart.
Peter Parker
"I'm Just Peter Parker. I'm Spider-Man No More."
As impressive as Spider-Man's battles with the villains are as well as all of his day-saving antics, perhaps his most heroic moments are seeing how much he sacrifices in order to be Spider-Man. From that moment Uncle Ben dies, Peter begins his selfless journey as a hero.
Of course, like every good hero, Peter stumbles at times. When all other aspects of his life are in shambles, Peter has a vision of speaking with Uncle Ben and decides he cannot take on the responsibility of being Spider-Man any longer.