It's often hard for me to put into words just how and why Raimi's OG Spider-Man is such an emotional experience for me. There's a level of sincerity there, and a level honest and heartfelt passion in every frame. Raimi's love for Spider-Man shines through every single frame of the film, accompanied by beautiful cinematography and a breathtaking score too. My dad (RIP) took my brother and I to see the film, and I specifically remember being blown away by that end swing sequence. Once the film was over, he and I pretended to be Spider-Man and the Green Goblin in the theater haha. But once it was over, it also really changed my love and passion for things. I was so moved by the movie, and the fact that I was such an introverted kid, I felt like I could relate to what I was seeing on screen. It was to the point where Elfmans soundtrack was kind the soundtrack to my life, as corny as that may sound. I know people think we are living in the best era of CBM''s but I don't agree. We live in an era where expectations and fan service are what matters most, rather than an honest and heartfelt story from a passionate filmmaker. The days of Raimi and Nolan were peak CBM cinema for me, and while I do really enjoy the MCU and think some of the films and shows (specifically Wandavision) are truly great, nothing will ever hit me as hard as those films did. I also think todays audiences have lost sight of those things too, but it's not really their fault.
youtube critics saying "Sam Raimi brought his out of touch style to 2022" in regards to Doctor Strange, it really is alarming how much director driven Marvel films are apparently looked down upon by some.