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Hold onto your spidey senses, your lightning hammers or captain shields you movie buffs, because we’ve got some electrifying news straight from the heart-pounding 2002 blockbuster, Spider-Man! Prepare to have your minds blown by an astonishing display of superhuman prowess that will have you on the edge of your seats!
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So many modern Marvel films use CGI as a way of intensifying the action that is happening on scene, to create worlds and landscapes that are possible in the real world and to create movie magic that keeps Marvel fans coming back for more! However in 2002 CGI wasn’t quite as advanced as it is nowadays and filmmakers still tried to use as many practical effects as possible.
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But which scene was it that took over 150 takes for Tobey Maguire to master? Was it Peter Parker learning about his powers? Was it a fight scene with Green Goblin? Even THAT famous kiss upside down in the rain with Mary Jane?
Well remember that iconic moment when Tobey Maguire’s Peter Parker rushes to the rescue of his beloved Mary Jane, portrayed by the captivating Kirsten Dunst, as chaos erupts in the school cafeteria? Well what you witnessed on screen was not just the stuff of special effects wizardry—it was a breathtaking feat of pure, unadulterated heroism!
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Mary Jane slips, causing her lunch to go airborne, leaving her in a predicament that seems impossible to escape. But fear not, for our fearless web-slinger, Peter Parker himself, swoops in with incredible agility, halting her fall and defying gravity as he expertly catches every single lunch item using her tray!
Can you believe that this wasn’t some CGI trickery or stitched-together footage—it was the real deal, courtesy of Tobey Maguire’s extraordinary abilities!
John Dykstra, visual effects supervisor for Spider-Man unveiled on the film’s DVD commentary: “This next gag here, where he catches all this stuff, [Maguire] actually did that. Pretty good. Take 156.”
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Yes, you heard it right spiderfans—156 takes of spine-tingling perfection to bring this epic moment to life! Kirsten Dunst herself, also confirmed that there was no digital trickery involved and that the tray was ingeniously attached to Maguire’s hand during filming, giving him the ability to flawlessly snag each lunch item. It’s a secret weapon worthy of a superhero, don’t you think?
Credit: Sony Pictures
Next time you grab your popcorn and watch the Marvel movie you can watch the scene with new awareness of Tobey Maguire the real-life superhero who defied gravity, caught lunch mid-air, and left us all in a state of jaw-dropping wonder. This is a moment that will forever be etched in cinematic history, reminding us that with great talent comes great entertainment!
Featured Image Credit: Sony Pictures
