Marvel fans are still talking about when famed director Martin Scorsese sounded off on Marvel films, going viral with his opinion that these kinds of superhero movies should not be considered “cinema.” Since making those comments, many Hollywood stars have reacted with some actors from superhero movies defending these films and their fans. Meanwhile, others have backed up Scorsese, and that includes fellow director Quentin Tarantino sharing his thoughts that Marvel actors are not genuine movie stars.
In a new interview with Esquire, Eternals actor Kumail Nanjiani was asked about Hollywood stars like Scorses and Tarantino criticizing Marvel movies. For his part, Nanjiani does not take offense, even as someone who starred in a Marvel film in 2021. He clarifies that he doesn’t share the same opinion as Scorsese on Marvel movies, but at the same time, he says the acclaimed director has earned the right to share his thoughts on what is cinema and what isn’t based on his impressive accolades in film. Nanjiani also doesn’t seem to understand why so many Marvel fans have been bothered by the comments.
