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The Downfall of Madame Webb: A Cautionary Tale in Modern Superhero Cinema
The release of Madame Webb was met with widespread skepticism and anticipation of failure, largely fueled by the film's early trailers that showcased stilted dialogue, poor acting, and a general sense that the movie didn't need to exist in the first place. The film's premise, set in a universe where Spider-Man is conspicuously absent, already set it apart as a curious entry in the Sony Spider-Man universe, which has struggled with inconsistent entries like Morbius. Expectations were low, but few predicted just how catastrophic the film's reception and box office results would be.