Dakota Johnson has no illusions about the critical and commercial reception of his latest film, “Madame Web”.
Johnson responded to the negativity in a new interview with Hustlesaying, “Unfortunately, I'm not surprised things turned out this way.”
She later said in the interview: “But it was definitely an experience for me to make this film. I've never done anything like this before. I'll probably never do something like this again because I makes no sense in this world. And I know that now.”
Johnson also noted that the final film wasn't exactly what she signed up for.
Dakota Johnson spoke to Bustle about the criticism of 'Madame Web,' “Unfortunately, I'm not surprised that things turned out this way.” (Hector Vivas/Getty Images)
“But sometimes in this industry you sign up for something, and it's one thing, and then as you create it, it becomes a completely different thing, and you're like, 'Wait, what? ' But it was a real learning experience, and of course it's not nice to be part of something that's being torn to shreds, but I can't say I don't understand.”
In the film, Johnson played the title character Cassandra Webb/Madame Web, a clairvoyant paramedic related to the iconic superhero Spider-Man. “Madame Web” earned just $26.2 million over the six-day weekend, from its premiere on Valentine's Day to Presidents' Day, according to Variety.
The debut of “Madame Web” marked the lowest opening of any film in the Sony Spider-Man universe and one of the worst debuts for any film based on a Marvel Comics character. The film received an avalanche of negative reviews and currently holds an abysmal 13% review score on Rotten Tomatoes, with a disappointing 55% audience score.
Johnson also told Bustle that it's “very difficult to make films,” and she sees a shift in films, big and small, where “decisions are made by committees, and the art doesn't work well when taken by a committee.” “
Johnson said films are now “made by committees, and art doesn't work well when it's made by committees.” (Frédéric J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images)
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“The films are made by a filmmaker and a team of artists around him,” she continued. “You can't create art based on numbers and algorithms. I have long felt that the public is extremely intelligent, and those in power have started to believe that they are not. The public will still be able to sniff out the bulls—. Even if movies start being made with AI, humans won't want to see them.”
True to her deadpan humor when it comes to handling the press, Johnson joked during the interview that she could predict the headlines that would arise from her conversation with the outlet.
“Like, 'Dakota Johnson breaks his silence on Madame Web's fucking box office failure,'” she said. “It's like, 'No, I'm not breaking any silence. I'm just talking.'”
During her press tour for “Madame Web”, many felt that Johnson seemed disinterested and dismissive of the film, along with some social media users. calling his interviews “unbalanced.”
Johnson's press tour was called “disturbed” by fans on social media, due to the star's dry sense of humor and frank approach to responses. (Carlos Tischler/Eyepix Group/Future Publishing via Getty Images)
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“Every crazy interview Dakota Johnson gives makes me want to see Madame Web even more,” one person wrote.
In an example of his apparent lack of enthusiasm for the film, during an interview on MTV, host Josh Horowitz noted that there was a scene in the film in which Johnson's character dies for three minutes.
After Johnson seemed confused, Horowitz asked, “Do you remember that?”
“She does it? I haven't seen the movie,” Johnson said. “You might be right.”
Johnson admitted to Bustle, “It's sometimes hard for me to accept the stupidity of going on a press tour.” (Getty Images)
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Johnson admitted to Bustle, “The whole thing is ridiculous. It's hard for me to pretend. It's hard for me sometimes to accept the stupidity of going on a press tour.”
She added, “That's why I have my own company. In a movie like this (referring to 'Madame Web'), I don't have a say in anything.”
The “Fifty Shades of Grey” star also made headlines on she needs 14 hours of sleep, revealing that this actually caused a fight with someone she knew.
“Really, but I know I exaggerated in this interview, and you can tell I'm exaggerating because you see my face. If it's written, it's harsh. But that's okay. I'm committed to a funny little fight with someone,” she said. “I was really annoyed that everyone was talking about my sleep schedule, and someone I know said to me, 'But do you really sleep 14 hours a night? This is amazing.” And I was like, “Did you read the article or did you just read the fucking headline? A hole.” I tore his head off.”
Johnson said she got into an argument with someone in the headlines about her need for 14 hours of sleep. (Théo Wargo/WireImage)
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In the original interview with The Wall Street Journal, Johnson said, “I'm not functional if I get less than 10 hours.” I can easily last 14 hours,” adding, “I don’t have a regular (wake-up) time. . It depends on what's going on in my life. If I'm not working, if I have a day off on a Monday, then I'll sleep as long as I can. Sleep is my #1 priority in life.”
With Bustle, she clarified, “I don't have a nine-to-five job, so I don't wake up at the same time every day. Some days, if I'm filming, I wake up at 3 o'clock. in the morning, and I work 17 hours a day, and then when I'm not working, I sleep a lot because I'm exhausted. Or I'm depressed. So, everyone, fuck off. (Laughs.)”
That said, Johnson admitted that she likes to exaggerate or lie when speaking with the press, saying it's “the most fun. The most fun.”
She added: “Sometimes when you're in a ridiculous situation, you just have to be ridiculous.”