I’ve always loved Spiderman and found the second movie a little bit of a disappointment. So I went to Spiderman 3 to see if the third installment in the series would capture the same magic that happened in the first installment. The third in the series is overcrowded with villains. There’s Venom and Sandman, but the true reason to see this episode is the re-emergence and redemption of Harry.

James Franco as Harry Osborn is given a much meatier script than in Spiderman 2 and he takes to the role with gusto not seen since Spiderman 1. Harry as junior green goblin (I do miss William Dafoe’s Green Goblin character) is set to revenge his father’s death that he mistakenly believes was at the hands of Spiderman. This conflict is forgotten when the woman they both love, Mary-Jane, needs their help.
So Spiderman 3 is about this friendship and how when you are in need, you find support from true friends. The Sandman and Venom plots are OK but Harry is the real story here. Like all true heroes, Harry redemption is towards the end and true to Mavel legend he is killed whilst trying to save his friends.
Goodbye Harry, you will be missed
Spider-man 3
Director: Sam Raimi
Writer: Sam Raimi, Lynn Raimi and Alvin Sargent
Rating: 2 1/ 2 stars
Yes, Harry was given the BEST role in Spidey3 & whether he knows it or not, has walked away stealing the entire film! Good for him! He’s ’soooooo good’ in his Harry role & will always be remembered for it. (And Good Gawd! Can he possibly get any better looking than he already is?!?)