Sony's MADAME WEB Spidey spin-off (TBD) 4 4

[Bosco685]

On 3/16/2024 at 9:44 AM, I like pie said:

Going into it with very low expectations and looking at it as a movie on its own, I enjoyed it

I give it a 6/10. I'd probably never watch it again but it was better than Frogman

Same experience as well having watched it last night.

• Was it horrible? Not really.
• Did it need to be made? That's where Sony is missing the boat so badly is they are throwing some of these films out there without a clear destination.
• Was this also a victim of 'girl power' backlash? Probably. With the antagonist primarily being a man (there is a female conspirator not thoroughly explained), and four ladies working together to overcome his threat.

With the Ben Parker twist...

Spoiler

Hints to his newborn son being Peter Parker

...that only adds to the confusion where was Sony thinking this was going.

[kimik]

What are the terms of the deal with Marvel for the Spider-Man properties. My guess is that is driving some of these decisions as well. Use the characters or lose them.

[media_junkie]

On 3/23/2024 at 1:12 PM, kimik said:

What are the terms of the deal with Marvel for the Spider-Man properties. My guess is that is driving some of these decisions as well. Use the characters or lose them.

Because I'm sure Marvel Studios/Disney is chomping at the bit to get Madame Web back, especially now after this cinematic masterpiece.

[Ken Aldred]

On 3/23/2024 at 5:12 PM, kimik said:

What are the terms of the deal with Marvel for the Spider-Man properties. My guess is that is driving some of these decisions as well. Use the characters or lose them.

The main motivation for Gwenpool not being Gwen Stacy and instead made into a different character altogether by Marvel, so that Sony could be deprived of usage rights.

Edited March 28 by Ken Aldred

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