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Betting on the notion that critic scores are not always indicative of a movie’s audience reception, it’s notable that Madame Web’s “all audience” score is equally stark — not faring well in general viewer ratings either. This is particularly telling because movies that focus heavily on representation and “girl power” themes often garner more critical support but are sometimes more divisive among regular moviegoers.
The failure of Madame Web to resonate on either front suggests it does not fulfill either critical or casual viewer expectations, leading to a rare alignment of disappointment across both spectrums.