“Superheroes have ruined comedies”: this American comedian criticizes Hollywood studios

“Marvel’s Destroyed Comedies”. It was with these powerful words that comedian Adam Devine destroyed the modern family of the Pitch Perfect saga and series, destroying superhero movies and major studios. guest Theo Von Clips channel On YouTube, the actor voiced the theme of Hollywood comedies.

“I think Marvel has ruined everything. I feel like superhero movies have ruined comedies.”Hammered by Adam Devine. “Because people go to the movies expecting to see something that cost $200 million to produce, which comedies don’t.”he explains.

I feel like superhero movies are kind of trashed comedies.

“The audience thinks, ‘Why should I spend the same amount of money to go to the movies to see a little comedy when I can spend the same amount of money to see something that costs $200 million?’– adds the actor.

“They keep making these movies that are kind of funny. I mean, they’re not comedies, but they’re like, ‘Oh my God, is this raccoon talking?’ It’s funny”. Which it is, but it’s not a real comedy.”Adam Devine claims.

His words caused a wave of comments and debates on social networks, the actor wanted to explain himself on his Twitter account. Quoting the Variety article that prompted his remarks, he corrects:

“As a fan of movies and TV, it’s cool to be in Variety, but it’s misleading. I love Marvel and I think these movies are cool. I’ve been saying that the studios (trying to emulate Marvel) have stopped making mid-budget comedies. I miss the comedies. In cinemas!”he explained.

Did Adam Devine point to a real problem in Hollywood that is the result of Disney/Marvel hegemony? I’ll let you consider that. Meanwhile, Maison des Idées will return to theaters on November 8 with The Marvels.

As for Adam Devine, he can be found on Netflix in the comedy Gangsters by alliance, which will be online on July 7 on the streaming platform.