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"Madame Web" is enjoyable from a certain perspective, and it certainly doesn’t deserve all the criticism from both critics and cast members. Yes, it has flaws, but that’s a reflection of life, isn’t it? We are all flawed. We are all products of multi-million dollar budgets and the efforts of hundreds of people working towards one goal: getting a motion picture onto the big screen and streaming services.
Regarding Dakota Johnson’s performance as Cassie Webb, I completely understand her indifference for about 90% of the movie. In her mind, her mother dragged her along, even while pregnant, to the Amazon to study spiders, and ended up losing her life as a result. That’s some heavy trauma to place on a child. No wonder she is described as a "tough hang," as Jason Mantzoukas put it on the podcast "How Did This Get Made?"
Let’s also acknowledge the three young adults Cassie has been tasked with protecting. Sydney Sweeney, Celeste O’Connor, and Isabela Merced all delivered believable performances in their roles as snarky, know-it-all, and indifferent teenagers.
Is this film "Citizen Kane"? Definitely not. But is it silly, escapist fun? Absolutely!
Oh, and Adam Scott is in it, which is worth at least half a star!
"Madame Web" is enjoyable from a certain perspective, and it certainly doesn’t deserve all the criticism from both critics and cast members.
Wait, I think I already said that. Deja vu!
