Francis Ford Coppola came out and straightly called the franchise "despicable."
While most of the public personalities who respectfully disagreed with Scorsese's sentiments were/are involved with the MCU, there are a couple who simply offered their two cents such as Damon Lindelof. The latest of which to the conversation is Flanagan, who's widely known for his innovative and clever horror movies.
Speaking with seeking a potential project from Warner Bros. and DC. Watch the full interview below:
Flanagan's comments come on the heels of Disney CEO Bob Iger's response to Scorsese and Coppola's MCU thought. The executive was surprisingly very candid with his response, calling these uncalled for criticisms very disrespectful to the people who put in the time and effort to continue building the franchise. While he ultimately believes that the acclaimed filmmakers are entitled to their opinions, he doesn't understand where the strong dislike of the MCU is coming from considering that it's obviously resonated with many people around the globe, as evidenced by its enduring popularity.
Among everyone who chimed in on this discussion about Marvel movies, Flanagan perhaps put it the simplest, and it's quite ironic that he used Scorsese's words to effectively convey what he wanted to say. The Doctor Sleep helmer laid it out in a matter-of-fact way which makes it more convincing. While people are entitled to their own opinions, that doesn't mean that they have to tear down the things that don't tickle their fancy. It's particularly disappointing when people who are pioneers of cinema seemingly promote elitism, openly bringing down other people's creations simply because they don't fit their criteria.
Source: CinePop
