Russell Crowe responded to Dakota Johnson's criticism of working on the Marvel film Madame Web, questioning her expectation of 'pathos' in a superhero movie. Crowe emphasized that such films are part of a large-scale production process and should be seen as jobs, not life-changing experiences. Johnson expressed disappointment over the film's reception, citing issues with decision-making by committees in movie productions. Crowe, drawing from his experience in superhero movies, highlighted the challenges of working in CGI-heavy environments and emphasized the importance of understanding the nature of such roles. Despite Crowe's differing perspective, he acknowledged the potential for challenging experiences in filmmaking, though he defended the Marvel process based on his positive encounters.