Independence Day director Roland Emmerich recently claimed that the success of major franchises such as the Marvel Cinematic Universe, DCEU and Star Wars have ruined the film industry.
In an interview with Den of Geek, Emmerich commented that disaster movies have changed since the advent of large, event films based on comic book properties. Reflecting on the state of the film industry, the director said, "Naturally Marvel and DC Comics, and Star Wars, have pretty much taken over. It's ruining our industry a little bit, because nobody does anything original anymore." Emmerich has previously spoken about his disregard for blockbuster films, noting that he occasionally watched Marvel films to fall asleep on long-distance flights.
Emmerich continued on to say that his general ambivalence to superhero films may be due to his German heritage. According to the filmmaker, the idea of superheroes only took root in Germany well after he had grown out of the target audience.
This isn't the first time Emmerich has expressed his disdain for superhero movies. The director has previously said that he doesn't understand characters that wear colorful outfits and take to the skies. "When you look at my movies it's always the regular Joe Schmo that's the unlikely hero," said Emmerich. "A lot of Marvel movies, they show people in funny suits running around. I don't like people in capes. I find it silly when someone dons a superhero suit and flies. I don't understand it."
Roland Emmerich is a popular director, screenwriter and producer, widely known for his work on several significant sci-fi and disaster movies. His most recognizable pictures include Stargate, Independence Day, Godzilla (1998), The Day After Tomorrow and 2012.
While Emmerich may not be a fan of The Avengers, his latest film Moonfall presents a threat that would be perfect for Earth's Mightiest Heroes. Starring Halle Berry, Patrick Wilson, John Bradley and Michael Peña, the movie's premises sees the moon knocked out of its orbit by an unknown force, sending it on a disastrous collision course with Earth. In order to avoid the end of the world, two astronauts and a conspiracy theorist must work together, discovering that the moon isn't what it appears to be.
Moonfall arrives in theatres on Feb. 4.
Source: Den of Geek