Madame Web

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Madame Web: A Marvel Movie Misses the Mark

Dakota Johnson - Marvel Comics - Sony Pictures Entertainment - Spider-Man - Superhero Movies

Discover the tangled web of reviews surrounding Dakota Johnson's first superhero venture in Madame Web and why critics are giving it a thumbs down.

In the world of superhero movies, the latest Spider-Man spin-off, Madame Web, starring Dakota Johnson, has failed to impress critics. The film, delving deep into the Spider-Man archives to introduce the character Madame Web, falls short of expectations. Despite Johnson's efforts, the movie struggles with an unclear storyline and underdeveloped characters, leaving audiences disenchanted.

Despite Johnson's refreshing honesty in promoting the film, her efforts seem futile against the backdrop of a poorly received Marvel spin-off. Reviews portraying the film as a tangled mess with lazy storytelling and incoherent plots further highlight its shortcomings. Even the star-studded premiere failed to overshadow the film's lackluster reception.

Critics have not been kind to Madame Web, labeling it as a missed opportunity in the superhero genre. The film's lackluster performance and questionable changes in the script post-production have raised concerns among viewers. Despite attempts to create suspense and intrigue, Madame Web struggles to captivate its audience, foretelling a disappointing future for the Marvel flick.

Madame Web, although anticipated by fans, falls short of expectations with its disjointed plot and lackluster execution. Dakota Johnson's performance, though commendable, is not enough to salvage the film's reputation. As the reviews pour in, it's evident that Madame Web may not weave its way into the hearts of moviegoers as anticipated.

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Madame Web Review: Dakota Johnson's First Foray into ... (Above the Line)

Maybe the current ennui towards superhero movies won't be ending anytime soon, and certainly, the latest Spider-tangential film from Sony, Madame Web, ...

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'Madame Web' Review: Any Way You Spin It, Marvel Movie Misses ... (Variety)

Sony digs deep into the Spider-Man archives to find 'Madame Web,' a fringe character with ill-defined powers and nothing especially interesting to do.

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Movie Review: Dakota Johnson is fun enough, but 'Madame Web' is ... (ABC News)

Madame Web” is striving to be a classic superhero setup movie, about how the future Madame Web comes to terms with her newfound power that allows her to see ...

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Madame Web movie review & film summary (2024) | Roger Ebert (Roger Ebert)

Madame Web is not the unmitigated disaster that its clunky trailer or its calendar spot in February would suggest.

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Dakota Johnson and her refreshingly honest Madame Web ... (BBC News)

The star has been promoting superhero film Madame Web with sardonic press appearances slamming the mainstream film industry, among other things – and it's ...

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Madame Web review – Marvel's junky spin-off is a tangled mess (The Guardian)

Dakota Johnson lazily leads an incompetent attempt to set up a new character, made almost incoherent by last-minute changes.

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'Madame Web' review: Weaves its way into primo ridiculousness (Los Angeles Times)

By most metrics, the convoluted comic-book movie is dead on arrival, but those with a love of camp may enjoy it, especially since its star seems in on the ...

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Review: 'Madame Web' Is a Suspenseful, Action-Packed Origin Story (Black Girl Nerds)

Before I start with this review, I want to preface by saying that I knew nothing about this character before screening this movie. And this is coming from a ...

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'Madame Web' premiere: See Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney ... (USA TODAY)

It could be because the star-studded premiere of "Madame Web," the latest Spider-Man spin-off film from Sony, held its premiere at the Regency Village Theatre ...

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'He Was in the Amazon With My Mom' Line Not in 'Madame Web' (Vulture)

The much-memed line from the 'Madame Web' trailer — “He was in the Amazon with my mom when she was researching spiders right before she died” — is not in ...

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S.J. Clarkson Untangles Marvel Throwback Thriller 'Madame Web' (Forbes)

"I didn't set out to do anything specifically other than I knew I wanted to make a psychological thriller," the director explained.

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Madame Web: Critics savage Dakota Johnson's Spider-Man spin-off (BBC News)

Starring Dakota Johnson and Sydney Sweeney, both the film premise and the acting have come under fire in a string of one-star reviews. Based on Marvel Comics, ...

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'Madame Web' Gets Tangled Up in Itself (Vanity Fair)

In the actual film, newly clairvoyant paramedic Cassie Web (Dakota Johnson) does not say “he was in the Amazon with my mom when she was researching spiders ...

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'Madame Web' Review (The Bulwark)

WHEN I'M WATCHING COMIC BOOK MOVIES, I have a general rule that has served me well over the years: If, by the end of the film, I cannot adequately explain ...

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'Madame Web' foretells a future of disappointed moviegoers (Chicago Sun-Times)

As comic book movies go, this one's a dud, and star Dakota Johnson seems to know it.

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'Madame Web': Spider-Verse-adjacent action flick has low-key appeal (The Washington Post)

Dakota Johnson plays an unusual character from the Marvel universe, the clairvoyant mother figure, in “Madame Web.”

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Dakota Johnson Says “Drastic Changes” Were Made to 'Madame Web' (Hollywood Reporter)

The Marvel star says major changes were made to the film's script after she signed onto the project.

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Does 'Madame Web' Have A Post-Credits Scene? (Forbes)

Sony's latest Marvel film, "Madame Web," is here. Does the movie have a post-credits scene? Here's if you want to stay in your seat at the theaters.

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Sony's 'Madame Web' starring Dakota Johnson torched by critics (NBC News)

Since the moment the trailer dropped, Sony's superhero film "Madame Web" has been a meme.

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How <i>Madame Web</i> Connects to the Spider-Man Cinematic ... (TIME)

The way Peter Parker figures into Sony's new spin-off starring Dakota Johnson is a little bit complicated.

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Madame Web (Plugged In)

In Theaters. February 14, 2024 · Cast. Dakota Johnson as Cassandra Webb; Sydney Sweeney as Julia Cornwall; Isabela Merced as Anya Corazon; Celeste O'Connor as ...

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Madame Web review: a love letter to the golden age of bad cape ... (The Verge)

Sony's new Madame Web feature from director S.J. Clarkson is a bit of a mess, but it's also a snapshot of how wild superhero movies were in 2003.

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