Cinema-going did not change because of superheroes: Chris

Scorsese remarked that superhero films cannot be considered cinema

Those guys had films that didn’t work too: Chris

Hollywood actor Chris Hemsworth, known for his role as Thor in films associated with Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), has responded to criticism directed towards superhero films by renowned figures such as director Martin Scorsese. Scorsese had earlier remarked that superhero films cannot be considered cinema as they don’t convey human emotions. “It felt harsh, and it bothers me, especially from heroes. It was an eye-roll for me, people bashing the superhero space. Those guys had films that didn’t work too — we all have. When they talked about what was wrong with superheroes, I thought, cool, tell that to the billions who watch them. Were they all wrong? Cinema-going did not change because of superheroes, but because of smartphones and social media. And contrary to any beliefs, superhero films actually kept people in the cinemas during that transition and now people are coming back. So they deserve a little more appreciation,” Chris said in an interview with the Times of London. 

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In a previous interview with Vanity Fair, Chris had expressed that some of his career-related anxieties included not getting a call-up from directors such as Tarantino and Scorsese. “You’re sort of just running on fumes, and then you’re showing up to something with little in the tank and you start to pick things apart: Why am I doing this film? Why isn’t this script better? Why didn’t that director call me for that or why didn’t I get considered for this role? Why don’t I get the call-up from Scorsese or Tarantino? I had begun to take it all too seriously and too personally,” Chris mentioned.