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Madame Web Opening DISASTER! Almost as Bad as Batman & Robin?!

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17 Feb 2024

Madame Web opens low... almost as low as its Rotten Tomatoes score, which is currently only 2% above Batman & Robin. Is Sony TRYING to lose money here, or what? ➡️ Tip Jar and Fan Support: http://ClownfishSupport.com ➡️ Official Merch Store: http://ShopClownfish.com ➡️ Official Website: http://ClownfishTV.com ➡️ Audio Edition: https://open.spotify.com/show/6qJc5C6OkQkaZnGCeuVOD1 ➡️ Gaming News: https://open.spotify.com/show/0A7VIqE3r5MQkFgL9nifNc Additional Context: In the ever-turbulent sea of superhero cinema, Sony’s latest voyage, "Madame Web," has hit a squall that might just sink its box office hopes before it could even properly set sail. Opening to numbers that could generously be described as underwhelming, "Madame Web" is floundering in waters almost as chilly as its reception on Rotten Tomatoes. With a score that hovers a mere 2% above the infamous "Batman & Robin" (yes, the one with the bat-nipples and ice puns aplenty), one has to wonder if Sony’s map was missing a few crucial details. "Batman & Robin," for those who have mercifully forgotten, is often cited as a low point in superhero cinema, a film so maligned that it became a punchline for what not to do when adapting comics to the big screen. To be mentioned in the same breath is, to put it mildly, not a badge of honor. Yet, here we are, with "Madame Web" teetering on the edge of joining that not-so-prestigious club. Is Sony trying to lose money, you ask? On the surface, it seems like a question that answers itself. No studio sets out with the intention of taking a financial dive, especially not with a property that’s part of the ever-lucrative Spider-Man universe. Yet, the decisions that led to this point are worth scrutinizing. From casting choices to marketing strategies and perhaps most critically, the creative direction of the film itself, every step in the journey of "Madame Web" to the big screen could offer clues as to why it’s stumbling now. The superhero genre, despite being seemingly bulletproof at the box office, is not without its kryptonite. Audiences have grown savvier, expectations have soared, and the tolerance for mediocrity has diminished. In a landscape dominated by giants like Marvel Studios, which has finely tuned its formula for both critical and commercial success, any misstep is magnified. "Madame Web," it seems, has not only misstepped but may have taken a tumble down the stairs. About Us: Clownfish TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary channel that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer’s point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles. Disclaimer: This series is produced by Clownfish Studios and WebReef Media, and is part of ClownfishTV.com. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of our guests, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. ClownfishTV.com is an unofficial news source and has no connection to any company that we may cover. This channel and website and the content made available through this site are for educational, entertainment and informational purposes only. These so-called “fair uses” are permitted even if the use of the work would otherwise be infringing. #MadamWeb #Marvel #News #Commentary #Reaction #Podcast #Comedy #Entertainment #Hollywood #PopCulture #Tech