Key Takeaways:
– Madame Web film is now available on digital streaming platforms.
– The Sony production had a poor reception with a 12% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
– The film stars, Sydney Sweeney and Dakota Johnson, have started distancing themselves from the movie.
– A range of ‘Digital Extras' accompanies the streaming release, including a gag reel, easter eggs and deleted scenes.
Less than a month after its theatrical debut, the infamous Sony film Madame Web has been swooped early onto digital streaming platforms for audiences worldwide. Capitalizing on its Spider-Man property, Sony's latest entrant stays clear of any crossover with the established Spider-Man movies, existing in its continuity.
A Fumbled Superhero Attempt
The release on home screens comes after Madame Web's disastrous reception following its initial launch, where it triggered a wave of online jokes and memes comparable to Sony's Morbius chronicles. Far from meeting the low expectations set by the trailer and promotional materials, the film's viewing audience was far more horrified when they found it to be worse than predicted. Madame Web stumbled at 12% on Rotten Tomatoes, with viewer ratings peaking at a modest 57%.
The baffling choices in this superhero narrative left cinema-goers bewildered. Even the promise of a superhero team folded far short of fulfillment, enhancing the disappointing experience. Besides the narrative perplexity, a host of technical blunders marred the viewing experience. Chris Bumbray, our esteemed reviewer at Digital Chew, noted post-production failings like changed dialogues that made the villain's character come off as stiff.
Distancing Leads and a Dashed Promise
Interestingly, the movie's leading actors have begun sidestepping association with Madame Web. The rising star, Sydney Sweeney, known for her roles in “Anyone But You” and “Immaculate,” clarified her position saying, “I was a mere actress in it, taken along for whatever was going to ensue.”
Dakota Johnson, the film's lead, was candid about the project's deterioration, disclosing, “You sign on to an industry project, it's one thing, and as you're creating it, it morphs into an entirely different thing, leaving you startled. Art suffers when decision-making rests with committees.”
Streaming Now with Extras
Despite its unfortunate start, Madame Web is now streaming digitally! With this comes a range of ‘Digital Extras,' including a hilarious gag reel, fun Easter Eggs, ‘Oracle Of The Page,' ‘Fight Like A Spider,' ‘Future Vision,' ‘Casting The Web', and some fascinating deleted scenes.
Given the early release and copious extras, it seems Sony is attempting to recuperate some favor with this controversial choice. Whether Madame Web will fare better on digital platforms than its theatrical run remains to be seen. Nevertheless, Spider-Man fans and curious viewers now have the chance to judge the movie's merits and demerits from the comfort of their homes.
