Deeper film than just action

Rating: 10/10 (7 September 2004)

Warning: Spoilers ahead!
I honestly think this is one of the best movies made. Included in that is a single important scene, which the whole movie boils down to: The subway scene.
Starting from the beginning, Peter is torn on how he wants his life to turn out. And who can blame him? He is only 20 years old! He's brilliant, yet as Spider-man has no time to pursue academics. He's deeply in love with MJ, yet as Spider-man he feels the need to protect her. It was his fault Uncle Ben died, and the guilt is crushing him. It's also his fault his best friend, Harry, has no father. Yet, as Spider-man, he cannot reveal to Harry that his father was indeed the Green Goblin.
As the movie progresses, you can see the turmoil Peter goes through. If you ever need an example of inner conflict, this movie is great for that!
All this conflict exhausts Peter, at which point, he just gives up being Spider-man. He just can't handle the pressure anymore. By doing that, and then seeing the consequences, Peter is ready to make an educated and fair choice: To be Spider-man and a hero, or to be himself?
He does not know the city of New York is behind him, and that is the downfall. Without support, he is stuck. That is why the subway scene is so important. He uses ever bit of energy he can surrender, ever bit of himself without killing himself. This is why he collapses as the train stops. The conductor and passengers reaching out to catch him is the most important event in the film. By doing this act of kindness and appreciation, the people on the train are swearing allegiance Spider-man's side. Peter's identity is revealed to them, but as a the boy says "We won't tell no one", Peter knows that he can do it. He can be Spider-man.
Although raved as a summer action flick, I hope that people can see deeper than that. This movie is about finding what you were meant to do -- and the consequences of your actions.