the fact that they let zack snyder have any say in the creative direction of a DC Cinematic Universe
the fact that they let zack snyder have any say in the creative direction of the DC Cinematic Universe as a whole
The clue is in the title.
There's nothing wrong with it. The problem is the studio and the director clashed on two films and the product was an aborted child. And ultimately, its on the studio. Wb should have known the tone, and story direction they were going for at the beginning of production and these notes should have been passed on to Snyder and Terrio and Ayer. Both creative teams were under the false assumption that they could make any kind of movie they wanted with these character and they did just that. WB was scared BvS was too dark? WHY DIDNT THEY MANDATE THE TONE IN THE SCRIPT STAGE? The same with SS, they pulled the wool over the directors' eyes. Its their job as the studio to tell the directors "ok, we're going to let you make this movie, but here are our notes of mandates that have to be in the film. Now, start writing."
I am liking all the DC movies but there does seem to be a problem with how the general audience views them. What is going on? Is the Snyderverse going down the wrong way?
I am liking all the DC movies but there does seem to be a problem with how the general audience views them. What is going on? Is the Snyderverse going down the wrong way?
There are flaws in the way the movies are constructed, but the universe itself is perfectly fine. It just doesn't have the mass appeal of Marvel. To be fair neither the Nolanverse did, but those movies were so freaking amazing that they were still able to break records. Still, MCU doesn't need the same level of quality to make similar money. That's mainly because the way they do things is slightly more appealing to the masses. It's a lighter, more colorful universe. More straightforward, less violent, less controversial. Perfect to please the majority.
At the onset Feige and Favreau aimed their films at a broad audience, to be enjoyed by parents and preteens alike. The DCEU has been targeted primarily toward the 18-25 audience. Though that is a prime movie going crowd, the Snyderverse has minimal appeal to old fogies like myself.
I am liking all the DC movies but there does seem to be a problem with how the general audience views them. What is going on? Is the Snyderverse going down the wrong way?