Madame Web

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Mixed Reviews for Marvel's Madame Web Movie

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Marvel's Madame Web movie receives a mix of positive and negative feedback, sparking debate among fans and critics alike.

Marvel's Madame Web movie has received a range of reviews, with opinions divided on its success. Dakota Johnson's portrayal as Cassandra Webb in the spin-off has been criticized for lackluster performance, leading to an overall tangled and confusing narrative. Despite attempts to set up a new character in the Spider-Man universe, the film struggles to find coherence, exacerbated by last-minute changes. Critics warn of a potential disaster akin to 'Chernobyl-level' calamity, pointing to the weak storyline and ill-defined powers of the titular character. While not a complete failure, the movie falls short of expectations, with reviewers citing issues in dialogue and character development.

On the contrary, some viewers find a quirky appeal in the film's campy elements, particularly appreciating the star's awareness of the absurdity within the narrative. Dakota Johnson's role as the clairvoyant mother figure, Madame Web, has sparked discussions about her portrayal and the film's connection to the larger Marvel universe. Despite mixed reception, the movie attempts to carve out a unique space within the superhero genre, with a blend of psychological thriller elements and comic-book origins. As audiences speculate on future sequels and connections to Spider-Man, the film's ending opens up possibilities for further exploration in upcoming installments.

Sydney Sweeney's performance alongside Dakota Johnson adds an intriguing dynamic to the movie, attracting attention for their on-screen chemistry. The R-rated rom-com featuring Sweeney and Glen Powell has garnered significant box office success, contrasting Madame Web's critical reception. With the Valentine's Day release, the film industry anticipates a competitive weekend, with Bob Marley's biopic also vying for attention at the box office. Despite facing criticism, Madame Web's presence in the superhero genre sparks debate on the evolving landscape of Marvel adaptations.

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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: 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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Madame Web reviews warn of 'genuine Chernobyl-level disaster ... (Newshub)

Superhero movie Madame Web, a spinoff set in the Spider-Man cinematic universe, has been utterly destroyed in its first critic reviews ahead of its release ...

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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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Madame Web Review - IGN (IGN)

Separating its characters and their origins from their comic-book counterparts, this is a movie that makes basic decisions in dialogue and structure, and feels ...

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'Madame Web' Scores Terrible Reviews: Likely Latest Dud In Sony's ... (Forbes)

Madame Web” will hit theaters on Wednesday as the fourth installment in the Sony Spider-Man Universe.

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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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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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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' 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': 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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'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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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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'Madame Web' Review: Dakota Johnson Can't Save This Spidey ... (The New York Times)

The actress stars as a clairvoyant in the latest entry to the Spider-Man franchise, using her charm to rise above this flat, predictable movie.

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How the Ending of <i>Madame Web</i> Could Set Up Future Movies (TIME)

How the ending of the new Sony movie could set up future Spider-Man movies or sequels.

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Madame Web Is One of the Worst Superhero Movies in Years—and ... (Slate Magazine)

If Marvel is the Coke of superhero movies and DC is the Pepsi, Sony is the RC Cola, a passable substitute when they're out of what you really want.

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How Does Madame Web Fit Into the Spider-Man and Marvel Movie ... (PEOPLE.com)

Dakota Johnson's new 'Madame Web' movie, in theaters now, stems from a larger 'Spider-Man' universe but serves as a standalone story.

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Sydney Sweeney Suggests 'Madame Web'/'Anyone but You' Double ... (Variety)

Since its holidays debut, the R-rated rom-com starring Sweeney and Glen Powell has raked in more than $170 million worldwide and continues its theatrical run ...

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Madame Web Ending Explained and Post-Credits Scene Check-In ... (IGN)

Does Madame Web connect to Tom Holland's Spider-Man? And is there a post-credits scene in the latest Marvel/Sony movie?

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Sydney Sweeney reveals 'perfect double feature' for Valentines Day (The News International)

Sydney Sweeney have something that “brings everyone together” this Valentine.The actress recently made her theatrical debut in Madame Web and a special ...

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Bob Marley Movie to Beat Madame Web at Weekend Box Office (Variety)

Roses are red, violets are blue, two new movies will open in theaters on Valentine's Day, but neither is expected to break through.

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Weekend Box Office Forecast: BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE, MADAME ... (Boxoffice Pro)

After Super Bowl weekend delivered one of the worst performing frames since the pandemic, drawing just over a combined $37 million during the Friday through ...

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'Bob Marley: One Love' Gets Audiences High With 'A' CinemaScore ... (Deadline)

'Bob Marley: One Love' box office is seeing an estimated $12 million on Valentine's Day Wednesday. Marvel's 'Madame Web' trails with $5 million-$5.5 ...

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