When big-name critics slam the integrity of Marvel movies, fans aren't the only ones who are hit hard in the feels.
Even the almighty Thor takes the scrutiny to heart, especially when it comes from his heroes.
Recently, Thor star Chris Hemsworth opened up to GQ about criticism of Marvel movies by filmmakers including Martin Scorsese—who likened Marvel films to "theme park rides"—and Quentin Tarantino, who made the claim Marvel actors are "not movie stars" and only the characters they portray are famous.
Hemsworth expressed his dismay:
“That’s super depressing when I hear that."
“There goes two of my heroes I won’t work with. I guess they’re not a fan of me."
The Avenger went on to share his distaste for inner-industry criticism.
“I don’t love when we start scrutinizing each other when there’s so much fragility in the business and in this space of the arts as it is…"
"I say that less to the directors who made those comments, who are all, by the way, still my heroes, and in a heartbeat I would leap to work with any of them."
"But I say it more to the broader opinion around that topic.”
While a few on social media agreed with Scorsese and Tarantino's stance...
\u201c@FilmUpdates they are absolutely right but i dont get why people thinks they are negative. Marvel movies are more like joyrides on a theme park then art. Not everyone loves watching paintings.\u201d— Film Updates (@Film Updates) 1686055008
\u201c@FilmUpdates I am amazed at how much attention that Scorsese quote has gotten. He compared the Marvel films to theme park rides. People like theme park rides. OK, so they're not "deep" cinema but was anyone under that impression in the first place?\u201d— Film Updates (@Film Updates) 1686055008
\u201c@FilmUpdates if Scorsese or Tarantino say something about film, it\u2019s likely true. Marvel produces movies based on comic books. Enjoyable, but it isn\u2019t cinema.\u201d— Film Updates (@Film Updates) 1686055008
Others agree with Hemsworth that the criticism is unnecessary.
\u201c@FilmUpdates I don't get the hate they have. Superhero is a genre like drama, mystery, action, thriller and so on. You won't compare a horror to a romance so don't compare a Superhero to a crime drama. Not the same. Different styles of cinema. People need to learn this.\u201d— Film Updates (@Film Updates) 1686055008
\u201c@FilmUpdates Don't know why movies are always critiqued and judged on what is real cinema or not. It's sad\u201d— Film Updates (@Film Updates) 1686055008
\u201c@FilmUpdates Cinema is \u201cCinema\u201d when it connects with people no matter what type of movie..\u201d— Film Updates (@Film Updates) 1686055008
\u201c@FilmUpdates Directors or Writers shouldn\u2019t critique other peoples films unless they are asked to by the person who made the film. It\u2019s called respect and I love Quentin and Martin but they clearly don\u2019t respect the current business enough\u201d— Film Updates (@Film Updates) 1686055008
\u201c@FilmUpdates Marvel gets too much criticism for not producing \u201creal films\u201d. Films were created entertain not to be obscure art pieces. And Marvel movies entertain. They bring people together; make them laugh, cry, feel afraid, nervous\u2026 etc. To me that\u2019s the highest form of fucking cinema.\u201d— Film Updates (@Film Updates) 1686055008
\u201c@Variety Superhero movies don't get the credit they deserve. For example, Marvel have dozens of movies with hundreds of main characters, and they are all connected throughout many years. But because they're based on comics and the fans are "nerds," they feel they can criticized.\u201d— Variety (@Variety) 1686072360
Regardless of the criticism, though, Hemsworth is grateful to have a part in both the Marvel universe and in keeping fans going to the movies.
“I’m thankful that I have been a part of something that kept people in cinemas."
As are we.
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