James Gunn Speaks Out Against Superhero Movies: ‘Really Lazy’

The famous director James Gunn, Co-CEO of DC Studioscaused a stir in the industry by openly criticizing the lack of originality and creativity in superhero films. In an interview for the Inside of You podcast with Michael RosenbaumGunn expressed concern about the current state of the genre, noting that many productions have become “really lazy” and “too generic”.

However, he has not only critiqued, he has also proposed solutions and offered a fresh and passionate vision on how to revitalize this type of film.

People have gotten a little lazy and there’s a lot of biff, pow, bam stuff in movies,” she said.

Gunn says filmmakers have fallen into the trap of repeating successful formulas. without stopping to think about what makes a superhero story special and unique. Instead of approaching the material with originality and exploring the emotions and motivations of the characters, they simply follow a set of set conventions.

This lack of innovation has led to a excess of sequels and soulless films, where the third act becomes a succession of meaningless special effects.

I’m watching the third act of superhero movies where I don’t really feel like there’s a rhyme or reason for what’s going on… I don’t care about the characters. And they’ve gotten too generic,” she added.

Gunn’s main criticism is aimed at the lack of identity in superhero films. According to him they have become too generic, without their own distinct voice. To counter this trend, the director suggests exploring different genres in the context of superhero films.

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Despite everything, he remains confident in the future of DC Studios

Marvel has taken some steps in this direction, as was the case with “Ant-Man,” which took the form of a heist, or “Guardians of the Galaxy,” which delved into epic sci-fi. However, Gunn goes further and argues for a break with in-between genres and the risk of telling entirely different stories.

The director confesses that he has a predilection for extremely serious or comedic superhero films, and mentions his interest in mixing the genre with others, such as detective stories.

His approach aims to generate greater diversity of tones and styles within the genre, instead of repeating the same formula over and over again. This bold and groundbreaking vision could open new doors and allow superhero films to reach their full creative potential.

Although some may argue that the superhero movie overexposure has led to market saturation, Gunn remains hopeful that DC Studios’ upcoming slate, which he co-directs, will not suffer from this problem.

In his words, the team will take the time to develop and refine each project, making sure each film is the best it can be. This commitment to quality and excellence promises to offer fans of the genre an unrivaled cinematic experience and a new era for the world of superheroes.