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The Marvel Cinematic Universe has ruined cinema for a generation
Superhero fatigue or unfair criticism of popular entertainment?
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Jan 15, 2026
The way I see it, the Marvel Cinematic Universe pumping out movie after movie has definitely changed the industry. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy a good superhero flick, but it's flooded the market. It's all about churning out blockbusters, not necessarily quality cinema. My kids used to love those movies, but now even they're like, "Not another one, Mom!" It's like, can we have a bit more variety and creativity in our films, please?
Jan 19, 2026
Totally get what you're saying. It's like Marvel movies are everywhere! I miss the days when there was more variety at the theater.
Jan 14, 2026
The post-credits thing killed endings. Nothing is ever complete. Everything is just setup for the next product. Stories don't resolve anymore.
Jan 14, 2026
Theaters are dominated by superheroes and sequels because that's what massive marketing can guarantee will make money. Original adult dramas get squeezed out.
Jan 14, 2026
This is one of those things that sounds smart but doesn't survive contact with reality.
Jan 15, 2026
Definitely agree with this. It's disheartening to see original stories take a backseat to the same old franchises all the time.
Jan 14, 2026
Scorsese, Coppola, Ridley Scott - real filmmakers keep calling this out. These aren't movies, they're content. Theme park rides, not art.
Jan 14, 2026
This hits different when it's your life and not just a debate topic.
Jan 23, 2026
Exactly, they're more like big-budget spectacles than true cinematic art. It's a shame that the emphasis seems more on profit than artistic vision.
Jan 14, 2026
A whole generation thinks movies are supposed to be homework. You need to watch 20 previous films to understand the new one. That's not cinema.
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Jan 14, 2026
Popular entertainment has always existed alongside 'serious' art. Shakespeare wrote crowd-pleasers. Gatekeeping is just elitism.
Jan 19, 2026
I get your point, but I think the concern is about the dominance of one type of content over others in the industry. It's not about elitism, it's about diversity in storytelling.
Jan 14, 2026
Black Panther and Guardians were actually good movies with cultural impact. Pretending the whole MCU is garbage is just snobbery.
Jan 14, 2026
More people need to hear this. Sharing with everyone I know.
Jan 23, 2026
Totally agree! Black Panther and Guardians were spot on. Diversity and good storytelling can coexist, ya know?