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From the outset, Madam Webb appeared to be a movie that audiences could see through. Fans quickly recognized that it was a typical commercially driven Marvel spin-off that lacked genuine storytelling or originality. Critics pounced on it even before its release, highlighting its predictable, contrived narrative and questionable character choices. The film's failure was not only predictable but also emblematic of a broader disconnect between Hollywood executives and their audiences.