The latest Marvel release titled Captain America: Brave New World received an unusual critical reception different from previous films in this franchise. Anthony Mackie stars in the lead role in this film that maintains a 49% critic rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Audience members express different views than critics since they gave an 80% positive rating which demonstrates an obvious differences in opinion.
Director Julius Onah Breaks His Silence
Director Julius Onah met the public criticism concerning the film through his first public statement about the ongoing controversy. Onah shows a positive outlook even after the critics gave his film mixed reviews. In an interview conversation, he stated,
“I’m just excited to be sharing the movie with audiences.”
He elaborated on the Phase Hero podcast, saying,
“You make this for audiences to go have a great time and have a really, really good experience. We also had a great time making this movie and worked really hard to create something that spoke to themes and ideas that were personal to us.”
Onah’s Take on the Divisive Reactions
The director has a simple approach to handling the criticism.
“At the end of the day, you make the best movie you can, you put it out there, and you let audiences react to it,“ he explained, suggesting that every film is open to interpretation.
A New Era for Captain America
The Walt Disney production of Captain America: Brave New World introduces Anthony Mackie to play the MCU hero after Chris Evans stepped down from the role. The critical response to Captain America: Brave New World received unexpected results from Marvel Studios but we can be sure that debates about this installment continue to flourish.
