Spider-Man movies often have awkward moments due to the character's clumsiness or the uncomfortable subject matter of some of the films.
Spider-Man has a rich cinematic history, but some moments, across the best and worst of his movies, are ones audiences would prefer to forget. While the MCU Spider-Man movies have done a great job capturing the awkwardness of Peter Parker, some individual scenes are awkward and better left forgotten. Just as important as Peter's sense of responsibility and terrible luck is the occasional awkwardness of the character, which makes Spider-Man more relatable.
Sometimes, Spider-Man movies can also be awkward due to outside factors. Certain moments from the movies might not land right, contain uncomfortable subject matter, or make the audience uncomfortable more than the second-hand embarrassment they feel for Peter. These instances aren't always intentional, unlike the examples of Spider-Man being awkward because of who he is.
Spider-Man: Homecoming's ending scene was an awkward moment in the Spider-Man movie franchise. It showcased Sony's overconfidence in their future plans and left fans with unanswered questions about the future of the MCU. The post-credits scene hinted at the potential arrival of multiple villains, setting the stage for subsequent Spider-Man movies. However, due to the film's low performance, Sony chose to disregard these teases and never followed through on them.
Peter's goofy antics while under the influence of the symbiote were memorable, but the scene where he tries to make Mary Jane jealous crossed over into bad awkward and was difficult to watch at times. The awkwardness of the scene perfectly captures the awkward feeling of one's first high school party, but it can be painful to watch.After dancing with Gwen Stacy to make MJ jealous, Peter gets into a conflict with some of the employees at the piano bar. During the struggle, Mary Jane tries to stop Peter. He hits her before turning around and realizing she wasn't one of the bouncers. It was a very uncomfortable scene to watch for both Peter and the employees, and it may have been a little too dark for an otherwise campy superhero movie.Watching Spider-Man: No Way Home on home release almost feels like watching a sitcom where the laugh track is turned off. This will become even more awkward in retrospect if audiences hit a point where they get sick of cameos and just want new characters. Looking back at this moment will feel like the beginning of a trend that went too far, if it does.
The two walk and catch up, but it's a little awkward for the audience who didn't know Harry existed and are suddenly being told he's Peter's best friend despite having no evidence beforehand. This scene could have been fixed if Harry Osborn had had a minor role in The Amazing Spider-Man instead of trying to rush things in the second movie.
The scene is a bizarre, awkward one that toes the line of becoming uncomfortable. It's unsettling considering that Peter Parker, a high school student, is involved in such an intimate and potentially illegal situation. The juxtaposition of a young and naive protagonist facing such a sensitive and inappropriate situation is both unsettling and darkly humorous.
"Peter's immediate acknowledgment of how strange the choice of romance was, despite him recently suffering a significant head injury, helps alleviate the awkwardness that permeates their interactions, ultimately showcasing the awkwardness of young crushes."
Some of these scenes go on for a little too long, making it feel like the audience is just awkwardly along for the ride on someone's date. One of the worst examples is in The Amazing Spider-Man when Uncle Ben starts the conversation by referring to Gwen as the "girl on [Peter's] computer." This leads to several minutes of Peter stammering out a defense and Gwen giving him a hard time. The scene has its moments but ultimately lasts too long and has some long, awkward pauses.
This moment only gets more awkward later when Mary Jane is seen wearing a black dress the next time she and Harry get together with Norman. This proves that Harry made MJ feel insecure and like she had to wear certain things to be accepted. It also shows that if Harry had just thought to tell her in the first place, she would have worn a black dress initially. The situation highlights the power dynamics between Harry and MJ, with Harry's actions creating discomfort and potentially leading to a negative outcome for MJ.
In Spider-Man 2, Mary Jane tries to relive the moment she kissed Peter in the rain, hanging upside down on a web. However, this time, she does so with her fiancé, John Jameson, who is unaware of the romantic gesture. The scene is awkward and uncomfortable to watch because Jameson has no idea what MJ is really doing, leading to a sense of confusion and disconnection between the characters.
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