Martin Scorsese Criticizes Marvel Films; Directors Fight Back on Twitter

By: Stephi Wild Oct. 05, 2019

Martin Scorsese has shared his opinions on Marvel films, which has caused some backlash from the films' directors on Twitter.

According to EW, Scorsese spoke out about his opinion on the superhero films during an interview with Empire to promote his upcoming film, The Irishman.

"I don't see them," he said. "I tried, you know? But that's not cinema. Honestly, the closest I can think of them, as well made as they are, with actors doing the best they can under the circumstances, is theme parks. It isn't the cinema of human beings trying to convey emotional, psychological experiences to another human being."

Now, the director is facing backlash on Twitter for his comments.

First, Joss Whedon, director of The Avengers, replied that, while he does see Scorsese's point, he disagrees when it comes to director James Gunn's work.

"It isn't the cinema of human beings trying to convey emotional, psychological experiences to another human being."
I first think of @JamesGunn, how his heart & guts are packed into GOTG. I revere Marty, & I do see his point, but...

Well there's a reason why "I'm always angry". https://t.co/Wh3ptU2KBp
- Joss Whedon (@joss) October 4, 2019

Gunn himself then replied to Scorsese's comments. He said that he disagrees with the director's judgement of the genre as a whole, but, he "will always love Scorsese, be grateful for his contribution to cinema, and can't wait to see The Irishman."

Martin Scorsese is one of my 5 favorite living filmmakers. I was outraged when people picketed The Last Temptation of Christ without having seen the film. I'm saddened that he's now judging my films in the same way. https://t.co/hzHp8x4Aj8
- James Gunn (@JamesGunn) October 4, 2019

And I'm not saying religious zealotry is the same as not liking my movies, or in the same category. What I'm saying is I'm not fond of people judging things without actually seeing them, whether it's a movie about Jesus or a genre.

- James Gunn (@JamesGunn) October 4, 2019