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In particular, many reviews highlight issues endemic to the film: a weak villain, cringey dialogue, and an overlong runtime. Several critics, including women who typically might be more supportive of female-led projects, have expressed frustration. They cite a lack of emotional depth and a failure to incorporate the core elements that make superhero films successful. Instead, Madame Web is seen as a chaotic, chaotic mess with little regard for storytelling coherence.