“There’s a lot of biff-pow-bam stuff happening.”
James Gunnknows the superhero genre is flailing.
“People have gotten really lazy with their superhero stories,” Gunn said.
James Gunn directing Idris Elba on the set of ‘The Suicide Squad’.Jessica Miglio/Warner Bros./Courtesy Everett Collection
What makes this story stand apart from other stories?
What is the story at the heart of it all?
Why is this character important?
What makes this story different that it fills a need for people in theaters to go see?'"
Gunn’s Marvel swan songGuardians of the Galaxy, Vol.
“I don’t care about the characters.
And they’ve gotten too generic.”
Still, one could easily apply his criticism to the studio’s recent output.
Third acts with no rhyme or reason?
That could certainly apply toThe Flash.
Gunn has some ideas about how to refresh the genre.
Another is to vary up the subgenres.
“I like very serious superhero movies, and I like very comedic superhero movies,” Gunn said.
“I like ones that are a murder mystery but it’s with superheroes.
Watch the full interview above.
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