One of the genres that seem to have revitalized cinema is superhero movies, or at least the ones that have brought people back to movie theaters. Loved by some and hated by others, films based on comics and fictional characters do not seem to be to the liking of great film directors.
In recent times, some of the most emblematic names in the industry such as Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, Ridley Scott or even the very Jane Campionrecently nominated for an Oscar for the power of the doghave criticized this type of production.
One of the voices that has entered the debate is Samuel L Jacksonone of the most established actors of all time, who has participated in a long list of acclaimed films in the history of cinema, as well as a good number of Marvel Studios feature films.
Jackson defended the big productions
For the past 15 years, the actor has played Nick Fury in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Soon he will return to the skin of the character for the original series Secret Invasionwhich will be released on Disney Plus later this year or early next year.
Throughout his career, Jackson has become one of the highest grossing actors of all time, racking up a haul of $28 billion in box office receipts. That is why at 73 years old, the interpreter is more than qualified to join the discussion and present his point of view regarding the heated discussion of the superhero movies.
During his stint on The View, Jackson gave his opinion on those who criticize Marvel and DC moviesclaiming that there might be a little “jealousy” on his part.
“Movies are movies. Those are the movies I was going to see when I was a kid,” Jackson said, referring to the films by these directors that he now criticize superhero films. “And the art of making a movie was something that was a mystery for a long time. Making movies is no longer a mystery. Kids know how to do it on their phones. So it’s easy for [los directores] rule it out, just because people aren’t going to see his movie,” he added.
The actor plays Nick Fury in the MCU
“It’s like we’ve been dumbed down, but it’s always been that way. When we were younger, people went to see cowboy movies, and they went to see other superhero movies, they had superheroes on TV. When you tell a serious story , yes, you find a niche audience, the same thing keeps happening. People go to the movies to feel better and get out of their daily existence, “continued the actor.
Some time ago, Jackson also expressed that the superhero movies They deserve better treatment at the Oscars. He even called on the Academy to dedicate an Oscar to the most popular movie, since “that’s what business is about.”
Jackson is filming the series Secret Invasion, which at the moment does not have a confirmed release date. Meanwhile, the actor stars The Last Days of Ptolemy Graythe miniseries that can now be seen on Apple TV Plus.
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