Sydney Sweeney, Dakota Johnson, Isabela Merced ... #MadameWeb
Dakota is an actress with zero range. Even in the trailer her FACE doesn't change at all ... no matter what emotion ... the same face, the same expression ... she has no presence and I have no idea why anyone was choose her to play such a CHARACTER ... I dunno ... sometimes casting makes no sense.
@thewebrecluse I think this represents a trend in directing. It is reflected in a lot of current storytelling.
Like, I just watched Fear the Night with Maggie Q, and she has that vibe.
Zoe Saldana has that too in Lioness. And Rosamund Pike in Wheel of Time.
Is there something in this about pushing against the trope of women being "too emotional?" Or perhaps there is such a strong fear of over-acting that we're now deep into the "under-acting" swing of the pendulum?
It's...interesting.
@sumpnlikefaith Good question. I dunno. I'm all for PRESENCE without much acting ... but I also like someone who is a theater actor who eats scenery at every opportunity and brings a dynamic feel to what they do. I also like people who don't have to say or do much to have power. I have seen great actresses directed badly too. I've also seen good actresses never get the chance to play characters that allow them to showcase what they can do as well. Maybe Dakota needs that chance I dunno ...
I'm ALL for #MadameWeb ... that's like OLD SCHOOL Spidey ... that's digging up the classic shit ... I'm FINE with that. I'm fine with all the fresh faces and more Spider Women ... Spiderverse is HOT right now. Bring it on. But you couldn't find anyone to lead this other than Dakota? Come on ...