'Madame Web' Criticized for Lackluster Execution and Missed Opportunities

Sony's latest Spider-Man adjacent film fails to impress critics, highlighting underutilized cameos and continuity errors.

Sony Pictures' 'Madame Web' receives poor reviews, criticized for lifeless storytelling and lack of superhero action.
The film is noted for its continuity errors and unclear connections to the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Spider-Man timelines.
Cameos and potential ties to the Spider-Man universe, including a role by Emma Roberts as Mary Parker, are deemed underutilized.
Critics highlight several absurd plot points and character decisions throughout the movie.
Despite the negative reception, the film fulfills Sony's contractual obligation to release Spider-Man adjacent movies to retain character rights.