I guess there's a different narrative conceit comparing a younger Spider-Man doing it all on his own versus one getting into it late in the game with...
I just found it kind of funny how MJ says "I haven't seen you this in love in a long time" as if her relationship with Peter basically meant nothing...
Though much is taken, much abides; and though
We are not now that strength which in old days
Moved earth and heaven, that which we are, we are,
One equal temper of heroic hearts,
Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will
To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.