Spiderman 2: A Good Example for Children

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At first sight, one may look at both Spiderman films and say that violence has no place in front of the eyes of children. The USCCB even rates it for adult audiences, but fails to address the positive message presented by Spiderman.
He may have special powers and do incredible things, but Spiderman is still human. Realizing that his dreams are dying quickly, Peter Parker decides to give up being Spiderman to live a “Normal” life. He may be getting good grades and enjoying a great deal of personal time, but his life is incomplete without the sacrifice required of being Spiderman. Then a phenomenal sequene takes place.
Peter Parker visits his aunt, tells her the truth about his uncles death, is ultimately commended for being honest, and learns what it takes to be a hero: sacrifice. Aunt May shares a piece of wisdom with her nephew, stating that a hero exists in all people, and that same hero requires us to be steady, and sometimes sacrifice our own wishes and dreams in order to do what is right. For Peter Parker, the hero inside of him is Spiderman, and he requires Parker to give up much of what he has always wanted in order to use the gift he has been given for the good of all mankind. This is precisely the calling of every human person!
My friends, I was greatly pleased to discover that Spiderman is a wholesome, moral movie, which is coming into contact with millions of children around the nation and worldwide. This is indeed good news. May we all submit to Jesus, the hero of our lives, and in submitting to Him, use our gifts and talents to be hero’s for the whole world.
God Bless,

Justin
 
I saw the movie last night with my son, and felt the same.

There’s a clear message that you can’t always do what you want just because it makes you “happy,” you sometimes have a higher purpose in life.

The violence was rather cartoonish, not a problem for even the most squeemish.
 
I definitely have to agree with you two. This movie does have a lot of redeeming qualities. As long as parents are able to explain to their kids about any questionable things, this movie is perfectly fine for most anybody. Plus it was really entertaining!😃

There are also a lot of religous undertones in the movie also!
 
I also felt like in a sense, Peter Parker had many similiarities with priests. The movie is abotu self sacrifice, even the things you love most, for service to others. He has a calling, to protect the innocent. He was given a special gift, so now he has a responsibility. I would say Spider-Man is one of the most Catholic movies out there.
 
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Tanais:
I also felt like in a sense, Peter Parker had many similiarities with priests. The movie is abotu self sacrifice, even the things you love most, for service to others. He has a calling, to protect the innocent. He was given a special gift, so now he has a responsibility. I would say Spider-Man is one of the most Catholic movies out there.
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He was also prepared to give up Mary Jane (and presumably never take a wife) for the sake of helping others.
 
i’m sure i will make some enemies here… Spiderman is a movie not meant for children… and by children i mean younger then 16,
I have seen PG movies that i couldn’t watch with my mother and she is 72… i really think this ninetys or new mellinnium parenting thing of taking your children to these PG or PG13 movies are a joke. Explain all you want to your children… i promise you, they won’t ask you the hard questions, (you didn’t ask your parents either) that should be asked… and you don’t want or hope they won’t as those questions… and, if we are being honest here, we didn’t ask our parents because a healthy portion of what our children are seeing would rate an R or worse… that’s another whole thread, " Parents who take their babies to R rated movies" that one really sends me over the edge… Lord i gotta get outta here…Peace…really! 👍
 
space ghost:
i’m sure i will make some enemies here… Spiderman is a movie not meant for children… and by children i mean younger then 16,
I have seen PG movies that i couldn’t watch with my mother and she is 72… i really think this ninetys or new mellinnium parenting thing of taking your children to these PG or PG13 movies are a joke. Explain all you want to your children… i promise you, they won’t ask you the hard questions, (you didn’t ask your parents either) that should be asked… and you don’t want or hope they won’t as those questions… and, if we are being honest here, we didn’t ask our parents because a healthy portion of what our children are seeing would rate an R or worse… that’s another whole thread, " Parents who take their babies to R rated movies" that one really sends me over the edge… Lord i gotta get outta here…Peace…really! 👍
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I agree on the point of the rating system and not taking kids to certain PG PG13 movies but you failed to indicate why you think Spiderman was inappropriate for those under 16.
The movie had some comic book type violence but that seemed mild to me. It had no sex, no language issues…
 
Space Ghost,
Let’s look at the whole Spiderman thing in another light, shall we?
The message Spiderman is sending goes out to thousands of young ones. It just so happens that our world is formed largely by movies and television these days. Now I don’t know about you, but it sure makes me jump up and down for joy to see that a movie is spreading words like: sacrifice, do what is right, even though it may mean giving up what you want, work for what is right because it will not be smply given out. All of these things are great for a modern audience that has grown up on fast food and immorality. I would much rather see a child get the impression of these basic principles from Spiderman than have them go over the heads of these children in religion classes. The day will come when the child sees that such messages are intrinsic to the faith, and appreciate the truth even more. Just think, this mesage is being spread to an audience which expands far beyond the Christian faithful. I believe that movies such as this will inspire people to examine their lives, and some may even be led to the truth as a result.
God Bless,

Justin
 
your right… but more inuindu and suggested sceens … each person/parent has to make those decisions for themselves… I just think there are a lot of word’s, looks, and situations that if were eliminated, you would never miss it… and hey, I’m a Spiderman fan from back in the 70’s comic book era, and i enjoyed the first Spiderman movie, but i wouldn’t take my 13 yr old son to see it until i saw it… then, after seeing it, i waited until i could buy the movie and he was 15 and i was still uncomfortable with (i won’t say gratuitus violence and intimate kissing) several of the sceens though were really not necessary… and why do they have to go for the tonsils and swap spit when they kiss… for people 16 an over is one thing… for 6,7,8,9,10 to atleast 12 is another… Remember, I liked the movie, i just wish hollywood didn’t underestimate the value of a good story line, and put sceens not needed just to get the preceived extra ticket sales by going for a higher rating… I promise you… if the movie is good, people will go… 👍
 
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mikworld:
Space Ghost,
Let’s look at the whole Spiderman thing in another light, shall we?
The message Spiderman is sending goes out to thousands of young ones. It just so happens that our world is formed largely by movies and television these days. Now I don’t know about you, but it sure makes me jump up and down for joy to see that a movie is spreading words like: sacrifice, do what is right, even though it may mean giving up what you want, work for what is right because it will not be smply given out. All of these things are great for a modern audience that has grown up on fast food and immorality. I would much rather see a child get the impression of these basic principles from Spiderman than have them go over the heads of these children in religion classes. The day will come when the child sees that such messages are intrinsic to the faith, and appreciate the truth even more. Just think, this mesage is being spread to an audience which expands far beyond the Christian faithful. I believe that movies such as this will inspire people to examine their lives, and some may even be led to the truth as a result.
God Bless,

Justin
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there is truth in what you say here, i just hope your wrong on the movies having that large an impact on the children… if that is true we are definetly lost… I liked the SpiderMan Movie… i really did, but i don’t think (personally) i would take a child that wasn’t at least 15 or more… better yet, buy the movie then you can edit your own… 👍
 
Space Ghost,
I can respect that opinion. Thanks for explaining dude (or dudette)! 😉
God Bless,

Justin
 
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