Directors Joe and Anthony Russo, best known for their work on the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), have responded to Quentin Tarantino’s critical comments about the franchise.
Speaking to JEE News, the Russo brothers suggested that Tarantino’s approach may have been influenced by his relationship with the source material and his view of the creative process behind making Marvel films.
“I don’t know if Quentin feels like he was born to make a Marvel movie,” said Anthony Russo, “which is why he might feel like he’s doing it as a hired hand. This source Depends on your relationship with the content.
Anthony Russo speculated that Tarantino might feel like a hired hand rather than someone born to make a Marvel movie. Joe Russo emphasizes that what gives him the most fulfillment is creating a sense of community around his work.
Oscar-winning director Tarantino expressed his opposition to the “marvelization of Hollywood” and criticized the ecosystem of studio stars created by the franchise.
He argued that while Marvel characters may become famous, they don’t necessarily become movie stars themselves.
He recognized that franchise characters like Captain America or Thor are the true stars, and this trend has been widely debated. Tarantino made it clear that he neither loves nor hates the MCU films.
He said that if these films had been released in his younger age, he would have enjoyed them along with other films. However, as he approaches the age of 60, he is not so enthusiastic about them. His main complaint with the franchise is that it dominates the current film landscape, leaving little room for other types of films to flourish.
