Sony’s “Spider-Man” spin-off “Madame Web” has unfortunately taken the lead as the worst-reviewed movie of the year, alongside a range of horror flicks, an animated feature, and several other big-budget disappointments.
Key Facts
1. “Madame Web”
Score: 26/100 on Metacritic, 11% on Rotten Tomatoes
Budget: $80 million
Overview: Despite a star-studded cast including Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Adam Scott, and Emma Roberts, “Madame Web”
failed to impress critics, becoming the lowest-rated movie of the year.
2. “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2”
Score: 27/100 on Metacritic, 47% on Rotten Tomatoes
Overview: This horror sequel couldn’t shake its predecessor’s shadow, delivering a performance just as lackluster.
3. “Poolman”
Score: 29/100 on Metacritic, 22% on Rotten Tomatoes
Overview: Chris Pine’s “Poolman” found little favor with critics, who panned its execution and storytelling.
4. “The Garfield Movie”
Score: 31/100 on Metacritic, 36% on Rotten Tomatoes
Budget: $60 million
Overview: This animated feature didn’t capture audiences or critics, struggling to justify its hefty budget.
5. “Argylle”
Score: 35/100 on Metacritic, 33% on Rotten Tomatoes
Budget: $200 million
Overview: With one of the highest budgets of the year, “Argylle” is one of the biggest flops, failing to resonate with critics and viewers alike.
6. “Imaginary”
Score: 34/100 on Metacritic
Overview: Another horror entry that failed to deliver scares or coherent storytelling, landing it among the year’s worst.
7. “Longing”
Score: 35/100 on Metacritic
Overview: This film was criticized for its pacing and lack of engaging narrative, leading to its poor reception.
8. “Rebel Moon Part 2: The Scargiver”
Score: 35/100 on Metacritic
Overview: The sequel to Zack Snyder’s sci-fi epic didn’t fare much better than its predecessor, criticized for its convoluted plot.
9. “Tarot”
Score: 36/100 on Metacritic
Overview: This movie struggled with its thematic execution and storytelling, landing it among the least favored by critics.
Chief Critics
Critics across the board panned “Madame Web.” The New York Times criticized its “absurd” storyline, “snort-out-loud risible” dialogue, and “uninspired” action sequences. The Guardian was equally harsh, describing the film as a “tangled mess” with a slew of bad reviews reminiscent of the notorious flop “Cats” from 2019.
Key Background
“Madame Web” grossed only $23.54 million domestically during its opening weekend, making it one of Hollywood’s biggest flops of the year. Among major releases in over 3,000 theaters, it ranked as the 10th lowest-grossing film since its February release, earning just over $43 million in the U.S. The lowest-grossing major release was the horror-romance “Lisa Frankenstein,” which earned less than $10 million, followed by “The Watchers” ($17.7 million) and “Ordinary Angels” ($19.17 million).
Conclusion
While 2024 has seen its share of blockbuster hits, these movies remind us that even big budgets and famous names can’t always guarantee success. As Hollywood continues to churn out content, these flops stand out as cautionary tales for filmmakers and studios alike.
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