The latest superhero film flop, “Madame Web,” is receiving scathing criticism and mockery from internet users. With a dismal 13% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and scathing reviews labeling it as one of the worst superhero movies ever made, even lead actress Dakota Johnson has expressed disdain for the project.
Despite attempts at ironic praise for its incoherent plot and lackluster performances, the film’s reception has been overwhelmingly negative. Johnson’s lack of enthusiasm during the promotional tour and her humorous dismissal of the film’s plot as “AI-generated” have only added to the ridicule.
Interestingly, there’s no culture war surrounding the movie, with no fans defending it as a feminist masterpiece or rallying against perceived anti-woke sentiments. Instead, critics and audiences alike seem united in their disdain for the film’s shortcomings.
“Madame Web” attempts to center around the origin of Peter Parker but fails to even mention his name, leaving a significant void in the narrative. It’s a Spider-Man film without Spider-Man, leaving viewers perplexed about its purpose and target audience.
The failure of “Madame Web” raises questions about Sony’s strategy of expanding the Spider-Man universe with standalone films focusing on secondary characters. While characters like Venom have found success, others like Morbius and Madame Web have fallen short, indicating a disconnect between studio ambitions and audience expectations.
In an era where superhero fatigue is setting in and audiences crave fresh storytelling approaches, “Madame Web” serves as a cautionary tale about the pitfalls of relying on tired formulas and weak connections to popular characters. The future of Sony’s Spider-Man universe seems uncertain, with upcoming projects like “Kraven the Hunter” facing skepticism due to their lack of involvement with the web-slinger himself.
