Entertainment
Stephen King Defends “The Marvels” Amid Box Office Flop
King's Controversial Tweet
Stephen King, renowned author and recently woke advocate, is facing backlash after defending the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film, "The Marvels," on social media. The movie had a disappointing box office performance, and many right-leaning news sites and film fans were quick to criticize it. In response, King took to Twitter to suggest that some of the negative reception may be rooted in "adolescent fanboy hate," specifically targeting those who might have an issue with the film's female characters.
Not Just Fanboy Hate
However, King's comment ignores the larger issues that have contributed to the film's failure. Critics argue that "The Marvels" fell short due to the MCU's reliance on diversity as a selling point rather than focusing on compelling storytelling. The loss of iconic characters like Iron Man and Captain America also played a role in the film's decline. Furthermore, recent MCU entries have failed to live up to the glory of their predecessors.
Backlash and Criticism
King's defense of "The Marvels" did not go over well with many Twitter users. Critics pointed out that disliking the film does not equate to hating women, and cited the Biden administration as an example of diversity over quality. Others highlighted the decline in Marvel's writing and the consistent release of subpar movies. One user even took a dig at King's own books, suggesting they have also suffered a decline in quality.
Quality vs. Diversity
While some argue that the backlash against "The Marvels" is rooted in sexist or fanboy biases, many believe that the film's failure can be attributed to a lack of quality rather than any rejection of diversity. The MCU, and Disney as a whole, have been accused of prioritizing diversity quotas and gender politics over pleasing their fanbase. Exit polling for the film revealed that 65 percent of viewers over the opening weekend were men, further challenging the notion that the film's underperformance is solely due to "adolescent fanboy hate."
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