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James Cameron Says Marvel DC Characters Lack Depth ‘ They All Act Like They’ re in College’
The things that really ground us and give us power love and a purpose Those characters don t experience it and I think that s not the way to make movies
Samantha Bergeson 5 hours ago Share This Article Reddit LinkedIn WhatsApp Email Print Talk James Cameron WireImage James Cameron is calling on the movie superheroes to grow up. The “Avatar: The Way of Water” director dissed Marvel and DC superheroes for being two-dimensional characters that lack any real-world motivations or deeper emotions. Aside from seemingly eternal youngin’ Spider-Man (minus the Sam Raimi trilogy), the Marvel heroes “act like they’re in college,” Cameron said. “When I look at these big, spectacular films - I'm looking at you, Marvel and DC - it doesn't matter how old the characters are, they all act like they're in college. They have relationships, but they really don't,” Cameron told The New York Times. “They never hang up their spurs because of their kids. The things that really ground us and give us power, love, and a purpose? Those characters don't experience it, and I think that's not the way to make movies.” “Avatar: The Way of Water” will be released 13 years after the original record-breaking blockbuster “Avatar” that followed Jake (Sam Worthington) exploring the Na’vi culture and falling in love with local Neytiri (Zoe Saldana). The sequel picks up with Jake and Neytiri being parents to three children, as well as a fourth adoptive teen daughter played by Sigourney Weaver. The newfound responsibilities for both parent characters play into their decision-making process and stunts, according to Oscar winner Cameron.Related
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