Critique of Marvel's Recent Failures

Introduction

• The video's focus is on critiquing Marvel's shortcomings, particularly with the movie "The Marvels."
• The Marvels has been labeled as a significant failure, being the lowest-grossing Marvel movie to date.

Key Reasons for the Movie's Failure

• Brie Larson was involved, who is perceived as not widely likable.
• The director was blamed by Marvel, Disney, and Kevin Feige, but she has retaliated by highlighting Marvel's recurring issue of not securing final scripts.

Issues with Script and Production

• The director of "The Marvels," Near D Costa, suggested the lack of a solid script was a major problem.
• Marvel is shooting movies, including "Avengers Doomsday," without finalized scripts. This is believed to cause havoc in filmmaking and reflects poorly on the process.
• A similar issue occurred with "Captain America: Brave New World," noted for its reshoots and script changes.

Insights from Near D Costa

• Near D Costa shared that "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple" had a rewarding filmmaking process due to a strong script.
• The narrative of Marvel's and Candyman contained many leaks, indicating issues during production phases.

Criticism of Marvel's Filmmaking Approach

• Costa's experience implies that Marvel’s system hinders creative freedom due to rigid processes.
• The final version of "The Marvels" differed significantly from the initial shoot, indicating extensive editing changes.
• She acknowledged the 'Marvel machine' is declining and advocates for transparent criticism to drive improvement.

Conclusion

• Open criticism might lead to improvements, but the narrator remains indifferent to Marvel's potential developments.
• The video ends by encouraging viewer opinions and engagement.