by Lillian Baker and Martha Thomases
We went to see Spider-Man 3 on Sunday afternoon in the East Village. Even though it was dinner-time, the movie theater was full. “We” are Lillian Baker, age 8, and Martha Thomases, age 54. Here’s what we thought. Beware of spoilers.
MT: I enjoyed myself in the theater, although there were some draggy parts. To me, the best part of the Spider-Man films is the way New Yorkers claim Spider-Man as one of their own. He’s a home-town boy.
LB: At the end, you find out that Venom doesn’t like sounds.
MT: Venom was a strange villain. When Peter Parker wore the black suit, it changed his personality. When Eddie Brock was infected, it changed his teeth.
LB: I guess that’s because he was wearing a costume. The other guy didn’t have a mask on to cover his teeth.
MT: The friendship between Peter and Mary Jane and Harry was wonderful. I thought it felt like a lot of relationships that last through different parts of your life. I was glad Harry redeemed himself.
LB: I really liked that Venom guy. He didn’t last very long.
MT: It seems to me that New York City isn’t a good place for a creature that doesn’t like loud noises.
LB: I agree with that. The girl was screaming and that was a loud noise. I just don’t get it.
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