Robert Downey Jr. reveals what he misses most about Marvel and reacts to criticism of the MCU

Yes, there were very powerful creative minds behind the origins of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige at the helm; but surely if it hadn’t had a star like Robert Downey Jr. the story would be different today. The one who embodied Iron Man at the origin of the MCU, giving life to the billionaire genius Tony Stark, member of the original avenger team; He bid farewell to his Marvel stage with a spectacular yet sad farewell in ‘Avengers: Endgame’a film with which he left his superhero stage behind.

Since then Downey Jr. who has ‘Oppenheimer’ pending release, the next film from acclaimed director ‘Christopher Nolan’; He had time to miss out on those wonderful years, or at least some of the experiences he had through his time at UCM. He tells it in statements to Deadline on the occasion of the promotion of ‘Robert Downey Sr.’, a documentary about his father that can be seen on Netflix.

“What do I miss the most? Always Being in the Trench with Kevin Feige; and those beginnings, with Jon Favreau… Now I remember it as a beautiful dream. [También echo de menos] halfway through the journey with Shane Black in “Iron Man 3,” we just had Exton [su hijo] and we mostly shot in Wilmington, North Carolina. He was idyllic and subversive. And then the end, when I realized I’ve made so many best friends in the cast of the MCU, and how the Russo Brothers helped me embrace the outcome of Tony’s story arc”.

Impossible not to perceive a little nostalgia in these words of Downey Jr., whose iconic character died in ‘Endgame’ after “an incredible 10-year career that has been incredibly creatively fulfilling”. His departure opened the door for the demise of more veteran heroes, like Chris Evans’ Captain America he will soon be joined by Chris Hemsworth’s Thorthat he would be happy to embody the end of his God of Thunder in the next film he participates in.

Wonder, that double-edged sword

Recently, a number of directors have launched their views on the negative effect that the success of Marvel Studios could have on cinema. Martin Scorsese and Quentin Tarantino have not hesitated to position themselves among the most skeptical, something this actor has now wanted to react to.

“I think our views on these matters say a lot about us, and this We are in a time and place to which I have contributed without realizing it, where intellectual property is gaining priority over principles and personality. But it’s a double-edged sword. A piece of intellectual property is only as good as the human talent behind it [por lo que] If you don’t have the right kind of artist in front of you, you never know how good it would have been.”.

“I think creatively it’s a waste of time to be at war with ourselves. and that this is a time when everything is much more fragmented. Throwing stones in one direction or another… I think we are a community and there is enough space for everyone. Thank goodness for ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ and ‘Avatar: The Sense of Water’! That’s all I have to say. We need blockbusters to make room for movies like ‘Armageddon Time'”.