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Part of the downfall stems from its internal inconsistency and questionable storytelling. Adding insult to injury was Dakota Johnson’s well-documented dissatisfaction with the film's content and production. During promotional interviews, she candidly remarked that Madame Webb felt like an "AI-generated" movie, hinting at her disapproval. Johnson also refused to wear low-rise jeans for her 2003-set role, citing personal reasons, further feeding into the narrative of her detached attitude towards the project.