Dakota Johnson Won't Be Watching Madame Web to Avoid 'Existential Crisis'

Summary:

• Madame Web exceeded the worst expectations and proved to be one of the most disastrous superhero movies in recent years
• But this isn't the first time Dakota Johnson, who portrayed the ritual character, has faced backlash over her work
• The actress even avoids watching her own movies, which is a matter of self-care for her

Unfortunately, with the release of Madame Web on February 14, 2024, it has become clear that the most pessimistic predictions about Sony's Spider-Man Universe have come true, as the franchise still resembles a hot mess.

Moreover, the new movie somehow turned out to be even worse than anything we have seen before, including 2022's Morbius, which was one of the most ridiculously bad entries in the superhero genre in recent years.

This situation serves as yet another reminder that trying to build a franchise around characters closely related to Spider-Man, without actually featuring the hero himself, was doomed from the start, which was obvious to most fans.

Dakota Johnson Has Faced Criticism in the Past

However, this won't be the first time that Dakota Johnson, who portrayed the titular heroine, appears in a movie that is bombarded with negative reviews from critics and fans alike.

The actress had definitely proven that she can deliver great performances when given good material to work with, which becomes clear when you take a look at her roles in Suspiria, Bad Times at the El Royale and Cha Cha Real Smooth.

However, the role of Anastasia Steele in the Fifty Shades trilogy, based on a series of erotic novels by E. L. James, remains the biggest of Johnson's career.

While the movies made a lot of money, they were absolutely panned by critics and have become somewhat notorious among the general public, as not everyone was a fan of the original novels.

The Actress Avoids Watching Her Own Movies

It seems that the actress has learned her lesson on how to deal with such situations, as in an interview with MagicFM, Johnson revealed that she doesn't even plan on watching Madame Web anytime soon.

The actress explained that avoiding watching her own movies, as well as Googling herself, is a matter of self-care for her, as it is a great way to avoid an "existential crisis."

Such a practice is not uncommon in Hollywood, as several other big-name actors and actresses have also confessed to avoiding watching their own work on the big screen for various reasons.

Given that almost everyone saw this cinematic disaster coming, it is unlikely that it will affect Johnson's career in any significant way, so perhaps the actress will choose a better project to star in next time.

Source: MagicFM via CTV News