Madame Web: A Missed Opportunity for Spider-Suit Action – Isabela Merced’s Defends Lack of Super Suits
Isabela Merced, one of the actors in the film, Madame Web, defended the lack of Spider-suits in the movie, stating that it wouldn’t be an origin story if the characters were in their suits for half the movie. However, this lack of action seems to have resulted in a lack of interest in a potential sequel. The concept of Chekhov’s gun, which dictates that all elements of a story must be relevant, suggests that the lack of Spider-suit action in the film led to unfulfilled expectations.
The Tease of Spider-Suits: A Disappointing Conclusion
The film Madame Web features a vision where Ezekiel Sims is killed by the three future Spider-Women, showing them in costume and using their powers. This suggests that the audience might see the characters in action later on. However, the film concludes with a future vision of the girls in costume and Cassie, who has a better handle on her powers, without any real action taking place. This lack of payoff may have disappointed audiences, resulting in a missed opportunity for impactful Spider-suit action.
Did Madame Web Need an Origin Story?
One may question whether Madame Web even needed an origin story in the first place. Even if she did, the lack of Spider-suit action and an unfulfilling conclusion left much to be desired. This leaves us wondering if there was a better way to handle the character’s origin story, ultimately leaving audiences wanting more.