Sydney Sweeney opens up about the debacle of Madame Web

Sydney Sweeney recently debuted her newest film, Immaculate, at SXSW, marking her third major release in just four months. Prior to this, she captivated audiences alongside Glen Powell in the successful romantic comedy"Anyone But You, which grossed over $200 million worldwide. However, she also faced her first setback with the Sony comic book movie Madame Web, which failed to meet expectations at the box office.

Sweeney doesn't seem too bothered by it all. In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, she remained nonchalant when questioned about the widespread mockery of Madame Web. "I was just hired as an actress in it, so I was just along for the ride for whatever was going to happen," Sweeney remarked.

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Madame Web Takes a Beating

In Madame Web, Sweeney portrayed Julia Cornwall, a rendition of Spider-Woman. The comic book adaptation has earned $42 million domestically, with its global earnings falling short of the $100 million mark. Critics didn't hold back their criticism either, with the film receiving a dismal 12% score on Rotten Tomatoes from 225 reviews.

The film received so much ridicule that Sweeney even made a joke about it on Saturday Night Live. Even Jimmy Kimmel took a jab at Madame Web during his Oscars monologue. Sweeney's co-star Dakota Johnson revealed to Bustle recently that the movie's reception didn't surprise her.

Artistic Integrity vs. Committee Decision-Making

Johnson emphasized that decisions made by committees often undermine the creative process. She argued that true art is born from the collaboration between a filmmaker and a dedicated team of artists, not dictated by numbers and algorithms.

Meanwhile, Sydney Sweeney's latest film, Immaculate, written by Andrew Lobel, tells the story of Cecilia, a devout American woman who journeys to a secluded Italian convent. There, she becomes pregnant despite remaining a virgin—a seemingly miraculous occurrence that quickly unravels into something ominous.

The movie has garnered positive reviews from early screenings and is set to hit theaters on March 22nd. The supporting cast includes Álvaro Morte, Benedetta Porcaroli, Dora Romano, Giorgio Colangeli, and Simona Tabasco.

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