Tom Rothman Says ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Is a “Super-Person” Movie About a Lonely Peter Parker

Sony Pictures chairman Tom Rothman has offered an unusual description of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, arguing that the record-breaking Marvel movie should not simply be viewed as another superhero film. In comments to Variety, Rothman described it as a “super-person” movie, pointing to Peter Parker’s loneliness and emotional journey as major reasons for its worldwide success. The comments arrive after Spider-Man: Brand New Day became one of the biggest theatrical releases in history. The film has earned approximately $2.4 billion…