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The first blockbuster "Spider-Man" film came out in 2002, played by Tobey Maguire. Alongside big names such as James Franco, William Dafoe, and Kirsten Dunst, Maguire made "Spider-Man" an instant hit. Two films followed the 2002 smash with "Spider-Man 2" and then closing the franchise with "Spider-Man 3" in 2007.

An unlikely candidate, Tobey Maguire fit the role of Peter Parker perfectly. His nerdy yet kind looks met those described in the Marvel Comics. Peter Parker is a book-smart nerd who hid behind glasses when it came to talking to girls like big-time crush, Mary Jane. Maguire met the expectations of comic nerds everywhere with his portrayal of Peter Parker.

The second adaptation of "Spider-Man" came out in 2012 featured as Andrew Garfield. The film is called "The Amazing Spider-Man" which was followed by a sequel in 2014 entitled "The Amazing Spider-Man 2." Differing from the first Marvel adaptation, Andrew Garfield's love interest targets Chief of Police's daughter, Gwen Stacy played by Emma Stone rather than M.J. While she was a love interest in the comics as well, I personally prefer to see Peter with Mary Jane as they are the more popular couple as they eventually wed.

As for the villains of the 2012 adaptation, they were all on target featuring the Green Goblin, Electro, etc. Unfortunately, this "Spider-Man" seemed to do the worst in terms of box office success and popularity which is not surprising. Andrew Garfield looks as though he can play the part of Peter due to his nerdy appearance but he was never able to truly embody the role which is what an actor is supposed to do.

The most recent "Spider-Man" adaptation was produced in 2017 entitled "Spider-Man: Homecoming," which turned many heads with Tom Holland as the role of Peter Parker. He is by far the youngest actor to play him which fits perfectly as Peter Parker is supposed to be in high school. "Homecoming" is also the first movie to totally take place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with cameos by Tony Stark, otherwise known as Iron Man. While Peter's love interest in this film was neither M.J. nor Gwen, Mary Jane is featured as a quirky shy friend of his who later grabs Peter's attention in the second film, entitled "Spider-Man: Far From Home."

After seeing all of the films, I was honestly not sure of who was my favorite until I saw "Far From Home" which completely tipped the scale. Tom Holland plays the perfect "Spider-Man" with his quirky, nerdy, innocent and comical performance in the most recent adaptation.

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

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Attend the first class

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