Following the storm of criticism aimed at Dakota Johnson’s rendition of Madame Web in the newest Spider-Man spin-off, fans are gripped by a startling revelation. Critics lambasted the film with scathing reviews, leaving enthusiasts stunned. However, amidst the tumult, a surprising narrative unfolds.
As the dust of the initial backlash settles, fans voice their opinions, adding layers to the discourse. These emerging perspectives hold the potential to redefine the movie’s reception from the audience’s standpoint.
Dakota Johnson’s Madame Web Scrutinized By Dreadful Reviews
Dakota Johnson’s turn as Madame Web isn’t winning over the critics, who are tearing into the film with their harshest critiques. Positioned as the latest addition to Sony’s Spider-Man movie universe, Madame Web stars Johnson as the titular character, bringing a fresh take to the Marvel persona.
But with the film hitting theaters and reviews now out, it’s clear that it’s not living up to expectations. Rolling Stone slams it as a “Chernobyl-level disaster,” calling it the “Cats: The Movie of superhero movies.”
Variety doesn’t sugarcoat, pointing out the “confusing script, stale action, and cheap visuals” but wondering why the ticket prices don’t reflect the knock-off nature.
CNN adds its voice, seeing Madame Web as an experiment that fell a bit short, feeling more like a prologue than a fully-fledged film, stating,
“Madame Web might have sounded like an interesting experiment, and it sort of is, but the execution feels less like a fully realized film than an extended prologue for a movie to come. Even without a supernatural ability to see the future, based on this outing that scenario seems unreasonably optimistic.”
The Hollywood Reporter dives into the industry, dubbing Madame Web as another attempt to revive minor characters, deeming it an “airless and stilted endeavor” with a predictable lack of imagination.
USA Today dishes out a brutal 1.5 stars, claiming,
“If you thought Morbius was bad, buckle up for Madame Web […] burdened by bad dialogue, negligible character development, a lackluster bad guy and assorted B-movie silliness, Madame stars Dakota Johnson as a New York City paramedic able to see the future.”
Fans might be the wild card here, as early social media chatter suggests a divide in opinions after the screening.
While critics seem ready to bury Madame Web, fans might just be the saving grace or add more chaos to the web.
Fans’ Perspectives Contrast With Critics’ Viewpoints
The 34-year-old’s Madame Web is getting mixed reviews from fans and critics. Critics are slamming it, saying the film falls flat and the Marvel character isn’t done justice.
#MadameWeb is an embarrassing mess. Talented stars wasted on probably the worst comic book movie I have ever seen. Filled with atrocious dialogue, awkward editing, & all around laughable structure. I sat there baffled scene by scene someone approved this. The memes will redeem it pic.twitter.com/wwxBZmzf1f
— Cris Parker (@3CFilmss) February 13, 2024
I was not, unfortunately, successfully entertained. #MadameWeb is a series of misses and wasted opportunities and not just for obvious reasons… https://t.co/EHXNdtYrbe
— Darth Ro (@BookBlerd) February 13, 2024
Okay…so #MadameWeb has some cool CG and action sequences, a strong cast of women helmed by a woman and a hot Latino villain. It’s entertaining enough yet struggles. However, once it clicks in it flies for a bit only to slide into familiar superhero tropes. Full review coming pic.twitter.com/f3a2GdR88P
— Carla Renata (@TheCurvyCritic) February 13, 2024
#MadameWeb is yet another disappointing entry in the Sony Universe. Dakota Johnson is a stand-out, but unfortunately that’s not the case for the rest of the cast. Not as bad as I expected it to be, but it sadly falls short of what could have been a decent movie. 2/5 pic.twitter.com/WdnIXtalBQ
— COCO (@cocognz) February 13, 2024
But fans have a different take. Despite the criticism, many fans dig into Johnson’s performance and enjoy the storyline. Rotten Tomatoes shows fans giving it a 66% audience score, which is way better than what the critics are saying. Fans point out stuff they like, such as how the characters interact and the deeper themes, which they think make the movie better.
Actually good considering day 1
— JD (@CateJD22) February 15, 2024
Overhated
— Suav 🕷️ Madame Web era (@SuavesWeb) February 15, 2024
One fan (YungSky) even commented, “It’s a pretty solid movie, I can’t lie.”
This difference in opinion shows that movie reviews can be pretty subjective. In the end, whether Madame Web succeeds might come down to how much the fans love it versus what the critics say.
