Madame Web

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Marvel's Madame Web Movie Review: A Tangled Treat for Superhero Fans

Explore the latest Spider-Man spin-off, Madame Web, with Dakota Johnson leading a suspenseful origin story. Critics share mixed feelings about this clairvoyant superhero adventure.

Madame Web ventures into the world of comic book movies with Dakota Johnson portraying Cassandra Webb, a paramedic who discovers her psychic abilities. The movie attempts to set up a classic superhero origin story but falls short of captivating audiences. Despite Johnson's performance, the film receives mixed reviews, with critics pointing out its convoluted plot and lack of coherence in character development.

The star-studded premiere of Madame Web at the Regency Village Theatre adds glamour to the Spider-Man spin-off. Director S.J. Clarkson aims for a psychological thriller, but the film's premise and acting face intense scrutiny. Dakota Johnson's role as a clairvoyant mother figure brings a fresh dynamic to Marvel's universe, but the movie struggles to find its footing among superhero genre fans.

Critics and audiences alike express disappointment in Madame Web, highlighting its confusing storyline and last-minute script changes. The film's low-key appeal and connection to the Spider-Man cinematic universe add complexity to its reception. Despite major alterations to the script, Dakota Johnson stands out in her role, but the overall execution of Madame Web falls short of expectations.

Madame Web's release sparks debates among moviegoers, with some labeling it a failed attempt at a superhero flick. The movie's post-credits scene leaves viewers questioning its ties to the broader Marvel narrative. As Sony's latest addition to the superhero genre, Madame Web faces both praise and criticism, signaling a new chapter in Marvel's cinematic evolution.

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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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