The Overlord
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I'm a fan of the MCU. But tbf... he's not wrong.
Marvel will never make films like Deadpool or Logan. They can't. But that isn't necessarily a bad thing. They're aiming for that Star Wars/Back to the Future/Indiana Jones style and tone. And for the most part they are nailing it. Those types of movies are difficult to get right. And they are just as credible as more artsy fare. The imagination, craft and passion is still there. The MCU films aren't just shallow half arsed cash grabs.
I remember watching Avengers opening weekend. It was an extraordinary experience. The film might not have stakes or drama, but the audience was fully engrossed and having the time of their lives. The only other cinema experience I've had that was similar was Deadpool, funnily enough.
These films connect with people the same as some harrowing drama, just in a different way. That is what art is. So anyone who looks down on these types of films regardless of how well they are executed needs to reach far down and pull their heads out of their arses. End of story. Simple as that.
Too be fair, Marvel made a good move and spun most of their darker properties that didn't require a huge budget over to Netflix.
So while Guardians and the Galaxy and Iron Man can have a lighter tone, shows like Daredevil and Jessica Jones have a smaller budget, but deal with R rated subject matter.
So it seems like a lot of Marvel properties are being done justice under their respective owners (except for the FF, who got screwed over).