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Marvel's Madame Web Movie Receives Mixed Reviews and Controversy

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Dive into the tangled world of Madame Web as critics dissect Dakota Johnson's performance and the film's reception.

The latest Marvel offering, 'Madame Web,' has sparked controversy and mixed reviews in the superhero genre circle. Featuring Dakota Johnson as Cassandra Web, the movie delves into the obscure character's journey intertwined with young Spider-Women. Despite Johnson's performance, the film's narrative complexity has divided audiences and critics alike. Is 'Madame Web' a bold spin-off or a missed opportunity?

Critics have voiced contrasting opinions on the film, with some branding it a tangled mess and others finding low-key appeal in its unconventional approach. The portrayal of Madame Web as a clairvoyant, played by Johnson, has drawn both praise and criticism for its departure from traditional superhero tropes. Director S.J. Clarkson's vision for the psychological thriller adds an intriguing layer to the Marvel cinematic universe.

Interestingly, the movie's reception has sparked discussions on the appropriateness of diving deep into Spider-Man's archives for characters like Madame Web. Johnson's candid remarks on the challenges and changes during the film's production shed light on the behind-the-scenes drama. 'Madame Web' stands at a crossroads of Marvel's cinematic ventures, prompting debates on the future of standalone superhero stories and their interconnectedness.

In a surprising turn of events, 'Madame Web' may pave the way for future Spider-Man movies or sequels, hinting at a potential shift in the franchise's direction. As the dust settles on this divisive release, one thing remains clear - Madame Web has spun a web of intrigue and controversy in the Marvel universe.

Fans of the superhero genre are left pondering the implications of this enigmatic addition to the cinematic tapestry, wondering if Madame Web will swing into new adventures or fade into obscurity.

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«Madame Web», le bourbier de la femme-araignée (Le Devoir)

Le récit des origines consacré à la «supervoyante» Madame Web s'emmêle dans sa propre toile narrative.

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Madame Web | L'intelligence artificielle aurait fait mieux (La Presse)

Sans surprise, incarnée par Dakota Johnson, Cassandra Web a rajeuni. On a greffé à ses origines trois jeunes Spider-Women : Julia Cornwall (Sydney Sweeney), ...

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

Last Updated February 13, 2024 10:42 am. There is a lot of pretty niche comic book mythology swirling around “Madame Web,” the inspiration for the newest of ...

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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 – 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' 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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Is Spider-Man spinoff Madame Web bad? Listen bud, it's just ... (The Globe and Mail)

Concocted by avaricious producers desperate to cash in on any Spider-Man-adjacent intellectual property, Madame Web is a dirge for the Marvel cinematic era.

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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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How Dakota Johnson Channeled Stepdad Antonio Banderas for ... (E! Online)

For her action-packed role in Madame Web, Dakota Johnson told E! News how she had to look no further for inspiration than to her stepdad Antonio Banderas.

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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.

Even Dakota Johnson Appears to Get That Madame Web Is Very ... (BNN)

In other words, her wheelhouse is not a D-tier superhero flick from the part of Marvel that isn't actually connected to its overarching “cinematic universe.”.

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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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Critique de «Madame Web»: Dakota Johnson en femme-araignée ... (TVA Nouvelles)

Madame Web avec Dakota Johnson, Tahar Rahim et Sydney Sweeney est-il plus Morbius ou plus Venom? Réponse... Spider-Man a été développé en tellement ...

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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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Critique de «Madame Web»: Dakota Johnson en femme-araignée ... (Le Journal de Montréal)

Madame Web avec Dakota Johnson, Tahar Rahim et Sydney Sweeney est-il plus Morbius ou plus Venom? Réponse... Spider-Man a été développé en tellement ...

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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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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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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 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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