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i assume this is bait because of the whole “any comic nerd could direct a movie” thing, but i do think it’s funny how much praise gunn gets. i don’t think most people who think he’s one of the best directors are digging deep enough, but i like his movies.
Definitely not a snyder fan but James gunn is so overrated, he makes enjoyable enough superheroes and gets praised as a top director. Any comic nerd could do what he does its really not that hard superhero movies are like the easiest genre to direct
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Anonymous 5w

he’s a good popcorn movie filmmaker who actually prioritizes the emotional core over a movie above all else, which already puts him above most comic book directors. i just don’t think that should be the gold standard for modern filmmaking.

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 5w

Im op im not baiting, his movies are very enjoyable but i just dont necessarily think that means hes talented i really think anyone could do what he does. I think he struck gold stylistically and now hes just using a formula over and over.

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 5w

i agree with all that i just think it’s kinda condescending to talk about the filmmaking process like that lol

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 5w

I don’t really respect James gunn because of the way he boasts about himself in interviews, he claims he made the infinity stones, baby groot, and “discovered” actors like Chris pratt. Idk i just take issue with the ego, especially when he is in the easiest movie genre. People can complain all they want about what i said but superhero movies they literally throw you 200mil to write a story thats already made

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 5w

i’ve never watched any of his interviews. that is really weird if it’s true though.

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