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Madame Web: Dakota Johnson's Marvel Spin-Off Sparks Controversy

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Critics savage the film's premise and acting in a string of one-star reviews. Dive into the tangled web of Marvel's latest creation, Madame Web, starring Dakota Johnson and Sydney Sweeney.

Madame Web, a Marvel spin-off starring Dakota Johnson and Sydney Sweeney, has stirred controversy with its underwhelming premise and acting, drawing harsh criticism in one-star reviews. Director S.J. Clarkson aimed to craft a psychological thriller but fell short of expectations. Sony delves into Spider-Man's archives to introduce Madame Web, a character lacking engaging content. Despite efforts, the film struggles to escape mediocrity.

In the movie, clairvoyant Cassie Web, played by Johnson, embarks on a convoluted journey, further complicating the narrative. Johnson's portrayal fails to elevate the character, resulting in a messy and incoherent storyline. Audiences and critics alike express disappointment in the film's execution.

Dakota Johnson's involvement in the project led to significant script modifications, hinting at production challenges. The post-credits scene speculation adds to the debate surrounding the film's reception. Sony's attempt at expanding the Marvel universe with Madame Web faces backlash, painting a grim picture for the superhero flick.

Despite the buzz around Madame Web, Dakota Johnson's role proves to be a pivotal moment in her career. The actress opens up about the challenges and surprises in playing a superhero character, breaking away from her usual on-screen persona. With drastic script changes and mixed reviews, Madame Web stands as a testament to the uncertainties in the superhero genre.

Closely tied to the Spider-Man cinematic universe, Madame Web navigates a complex connection to the existing Marvel framework, adding layers of intrigue and ambiguity to the storyline.

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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' 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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At The Movies: Madame Web cannot spin its way out of blandness ... (The Straits Times)

Reviews of the Marvel Comics actioner starring Dakota Johnson and animated film scripted by Charlie Kaufman. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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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 – 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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How to Watch Madame Web – Showtimes and Streaming Status - IGN (IGN)

Madame Web is 2024's first big superhero movie — and the first of three Sony Spider-Man Universe films coming out this year. Dakota Johnson stars as the ...

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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 talks 'Madame Web' and why her famous parents ... (USA TODAY)

Dakota Johnson didn't think playing a superhero was in the cards. But she still had "a really good time" in the psychic title role of "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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