Key Takeaways:
– Actress Emma Roberts supports the maligned film ‘Madame Web' in which she played Mary Parker.
– Emma Roberts attributes the poor reception of Madame Web primarily to internet culture.
– Despite Roberts' defense, fans strongly disagree, blaming poor dialogue and an underwhelming plot.
Panned Film gets Unusual Defender
Emma Roberts, known for her role as Mary Parker in the disappointment labeled, ‘Madame Web,' stands firm in her affection for the film. She confidently declared her willingness to return to the role. Roberts firmly brushed off criticisms about the poorly received movie starring Dakota Johnson.
The actress's supportive stance starkly contrasts Johnson's. Her co-star expressed regret over being part of the considerably flawed film. Even Sydney Sweeney, with her now-infamous monologue on ‘Saturday Night Live,' showed clear embarrassment related to her part in the movie.
Roberts' Claims Internet Ruined Film's Reception
However, Roberts has no qualms about the movie. She asserts that everyone involved in the film, directed by S.J. Clarkson, was remarkable. She laments that internet culture quickly turned ‘Madame Web' into a laughingstock, damaging its overall reception.
Roberts, plainly upset about online criticisms, shared:
“I really loved ‘Madame Web.' I enjoyed the movie. I believed everyone in it was terrific. S.J. Clarkson did an amazing job leading it. The internet culture made a joke of the film, which heavily affected its reception.”
Yet, some experts argue that humorous internet memes helped the film breach the hundred million dollar mark. The mockery sparked curiosity among viewers who wanted to verify the hilarity for themselves.
Audience Disagrees with Roberts about Film's Failure
Fans were decidedly unsympathetic to Roberts' defense of ‘Madame Web.' After seeing the film's trailer full of wooden dialogues, the audience was not hopeful about it improving upon full release. Their worst fears were confirmed when the actual film turned out to be disappointing, with weak characterization, a shoddy plot, and the same stiff dialogues.
Many fans were baffled by Roberts' support for the movie. They contended that ‘Madame Web's' underperformance was not due to internet culture, but rather its undeniably subpar script and execution. Fans shared their feelings on social media saying that the film was just not up to the mark, the dialogue in particular was notably lacking.
Future of Madame Web
Even with Emma Roberts passionate about a return to her character, it seems unlikely that the makers will take another shot at ‘Madame Web.' Given the murky response to Dakota Johnson's character and the film as a whole, a sensible move for Sony Studios would be to concentrate on the successfully running Spider-Man, Venom and Spider-Verse franchises.
Emma Roberts may still embrace ‘Madame Web' with open arms, but the audience evidently isn't quite as ready to wrap it in the warm blanket of nostalgia. With internet culture often reflecting the audience sentiment, it's plain to see that ‘Madame Web' clearly has more to do to win over both critics and the audience. Whether that ever happens remains to be seen. Until then, the film is available on AppleTV+ for those interested in evaluating it for themselves.
