TL;DR: Sony Pictures CEO Tony Vinciquerra says negative reviews from critics caused the poor box office results of 'Madame Web' and 'Kraven the Hunter'. He believes these films aren't bad and points out their success on streaming platforms. Vinciquerra suggests that Sony might need to rethink its approach to Spider-Man-related movies due to ongoing negative feedback.
Hey there, movie buffs! 🎬👋 Let's dive into the latest buzz from Hollywood that's got everyone talking. 🗣️🌟
Sony's Superhero Setback
Sony Pictures recently released two big superhero flicks: 'Madame Web' and 'Kraven the Hunter'. 🎥🕷️ But guess what? Both movies didn't do well at the box office. 📉😞 'Kraven the Hunter' had one of the lowest openings for a Spider-Man-related film, earning just $11 million in its first weekend.
'Madame Web' also struggled, barely breaking even on its $100 million budget.
CEO's Take: Blame the Critics!
Tony Vinciquerra, the big boss at Sony Pictures, thinks he knows why these movies flopped. 🎬💥 In a chat with the Los Angeles Times, he said critics were too harsh and had it out for these films. 📰😠 He mentioned that 'Madame Web' got a lot of negative reviews, which hurt its performance in theaters. But, interestingly, it did well on Netflix later on. 📺👍 Vinciquerra believes the critics' bias played a big role in these movies not doing well.
Not the First Time
This isn't the first time Sony's superhero movies have faced tough reviews. 🎬📝 Remember 'Morbius'? It also got bad reviews and didn't do great at the box office. Vinciquerra thinks there's a pattern here, with critics being especially tough on Sony's Marvel films.
What's Next for Sony's Superhero Universe?
With these setbacks, Vinciquerra feels it's time for Sony to rethink its strategy for superhero movies. 🧐🔄 He said, "I do think we need to rethink it, just because it's snake-bitten." 🐍🎥 This means they might change their approach to avoid more failures in the future.
Actors Speak Out
Some actors from these movies have shared their thoughts too. 🎭🗣️ Emma Roberts, who was in 'Madame Web', thinks internet culture and online jokes made things worse for the film. She said, "If it wasn't for internet culture and everything being made into a joke, I think that the reception would've been different."
Audience vs. Critics
There's often a difference between what critics and regular viewers think. 🎬🆚👥 While critics didn't like 'Venom', audiences loved it, and it became a big hit. Vinciquerra believes that if critics hadn't been so harsh, 'Madame Web' and 'Kraven the Hunter' might have done better.
Looking Ahead
Despite these challenges, Sony isn't giving up on superhero movies. 🎥💪 They're working on a fourth 'Spider-Man' movie with Tom Holland. 🕷️🎬 Vinciquerra's comments suggest that Sony might be more careful with future projects to avoid negative reviews and ensure better success.
Join the Conversation!
What do you think? 🤔💭 Are critics being too harsh, or do the movies need to be better? Share your thoughts in the comments below! 📝👇 Let's chat! 🗣️💬
