Samuel L. Jackson’s response to Scorsese’s superhero comments is spot on
After Martin Scorsese expressed his distaste for Marvel and superhero films in general, Samuel L. Jackson weighed in with his own opinion — and it’s way more spot on than Scorsese’s.
While on tour for his upcoming film The Irishman, director Martin Scorsese made some comments about superhero films that weren’t met with the friendliest reactions from fans. When asked about Marvel and superhero films as a whole, Scorsese went as far as to say that the movies the franchise produces are “not cinema” — perpetuating a snobby, elitist narrative that’s gone on since superhero content became a thing.
Thankfully, fans have held their ground when it comes to enjoying Marvel films. After all, what’s the point of cinema if not to enjoy what you’re watching? (And that’s a standard that most Marvel fans can agree the franchise’s installments consistently meet.)
And fans aren’t the only ones with something to say about the notion that MCU movies aren’t true films. Among a number of other actors and directors speaking up, Samuel L. Jackson weighed in on Scorsese’s comments. Having been a part of the MCU since the first Iron Man, Jackson is obviously close to the topic at hand. He said, “I mean, that’s like saying Bugs Bunny ain’t funny. Films are films. Everybody doesn’t like his stuff either. Everybody’s got an opinion, so I mean, it’s OK. Ain’t going to stop nobody from making movies.”
And with his statement, Jackson hit something spot on: Everyone has an opinion. Who is Scorsese to say that something “isn’t cinema,” as though this is fact and not merely his own take on a genre that he clearly doesn’t jibe with? Creating a number of successful films doesn’t make you the sole authority on what’s considered “true cinema.”
Luckily, the other half of Jackson’s comments is also true: As long as superhero films and shows are making money, people will keep making them — in spite of what the Scorseses of the world have to say about it. And you know we’ll keep watching them.
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