Harry Osborn – Spider-Man 3
Though the movie was essentially, terrible, the death of Harry Osborn was a memorable moment for Spider-Man and comic book movie fans alike. It was sad that the third movie of an otherwise awesome franchise fell apart, but luckily the death of an important and beloved anti-hero character, Harry Osborn, was handled well.
For two great movies movie goers watch as Harry Osborn struggles with his father’s identity as the Green Goblin and his death at the hands of Spider-Man. Harry also spends plenty of time contemplating his own role in the fight for the city, following his father’s death.
By movie three, Harry has sworn to avenge his fathers death and to take out Spider-Man permanently, even if it means taking out his former best friend, Peter.
Comic book movie deaths are nothing without a good change of heart. In the end, Harry learns the truth about his father’s death and sets out to help Spider-Man and Mary Jane against Venom and Sandman. Sadly, he loses his life in this battle. It’s sad to see a tormented character finally come to the “good” side of things, only to lose his life fairly quickly. Harry Osborn is a great character given even more flavor by James Franco.
