As a seasoned film critic who has navigated the tumultuous waters of fandom for decades, I must say that the latest developments surrounding the new Superman movie have left me utterly astounded and slightly amused. The unyielding devotion of Zack Snyder’s fans is truly a spectacle to behold – it’s like watching a trainwreck in slow motion, yet you can’t look away.
As a passionate DC Universe fan, I can’t help but feel excited about the fresh direction James Gunn is taking with this iconic universe. Yesterday, we got our first glimpse of the upcoming Superman film, and it’s safe to say that fans are buzzing with anticipation. However, there will always be a segment of DC enthusiasts who long for the return of a certain director, a plea that I fear may never cease. Interestingly, even David Ayer – a director known to have had some friction with Warner Bros. and DC – put aside his past differences to endorse Gunn’s new project. Unsurprisingly, this move didn’t sit well with the hardcore Snyder fans.
Prior to the upcoming release of the Superman‘s trailer, filmmaker David Ayer expressed his support via X (previously Twitter). Known for directing the critically underappreciated DCEU movie, Ayer claims that studio intervention during editing led to its poor reception. He started the #AyerCut movement, but on the day of Superman‘s trailer premiere, he urged his fans not to launch any campaigns. Here’s what he wrote: “The new Superman trailer is coming soon and I understand there are plans for another campaign for my Suicide Squad version. As a fellow filmmaker, I want to support others. I’m eager to see the trailer and have heard it could be quite amazing. I simply want to publicly ask everyone to avoid Thursday for any campaigning.
It’s clear that Zack Snyder’s supporters did not pause their efforts, instead they lashed out at David Ayer. The backlash was intense and filled with hostile remarks. Later in the day, Ayer returned to defend his stance against the furious fans. He expressed, “If standing up for another filmmaker is such a controversial act, I’m utterly bewildered.” He went on to say that he eagerly awaits James Gunn’s trailer and the release of his movie. He is confident that Gunn did an excellent job because the hopeful nature of Superman shines through in the production. If this makes me a villain, so be it.
Zack Snyder Fans Take Trolling to a Whole New Level
It isn’t an exaggeration to label social media a disheartening platform, brimming with harsh and negative viewpoints. Regrettably, this trend is also noticeable among movie enthusiasts, including the Star Wars fandom, known for their fickleness. However, no group demonstrates hatred quite like the devoted followers of Zack Snyder — to such an extent that they successfully pressured Warner Bros. to release Snyder’s extended 4-hour cut of Justice League (which, it must be said, was not significantly superior!).
@Haydenbarton_39 speculates if Gunn will ever reciprocate the respect shown to him. He suggests tomorrow is about standing up for Henry Cavill against a film that initially didn’t honor his due return, more of a statement than a campaign. @glorfindel8675 expresses this as a boss, stating it’s about fighting for Cavill, indicating dissatisfaction with CEOs who mistreat actors. @CinemaFreak2001 urges against such actions, asking Gunn to respect the movement for #ReleaseTheAyerCut.
The responses became increasingly hostile and uncalled-for, with @AzZz1822 commenting, “James Gunn’s little lapdog – He won’t be releasing your part,” and @Mani05499207 chiming in, “It’s disheartening to see this post. How low will you stoop, James Gunn and [WB/Gunn], considering the backing we provided? All the support we gave you, and this is what you do.
Prior to yesterday’s release of the new Superman trailer, #HenryCavillSuperman was trending on social media once more. Cavill portrayed Superman in Zack Snyder’s DCEU and was widely regarded as the best to have ever played the character. Although the films were not universally well-received, Cavill’s performance as Superman was exceptional. However, fans of Snyder find it difficult to move past denial, as they are reluctant to accept that David Corenswet has stepped into the role for James Gunn’s new Superman.
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2024-12-20 17:03