SinisterDexter83 t1_ja9lzf4 wrote on February 27, 2023 at 9:17 PM

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The Russos did a fantastic job on Infinity War and End Game, not trying to take anything away from them as I think those two films are an incredible achievement, but most of that money came from the franchise. They've got two of the highest grossing films ever, not because of their skill as directors, but because they filmed the MCU season finale.

Cameron will dream up his own 2 billion dollar movie for you from scratch. I didn't even think the new Avatar movie was all that good, it was okay, I had fun, nothing special. But I'll still go see the next one, because I'm guaranteed a proper cinema experience. Cameron guarantees that, and the audience know it.

Frazzledsoul t1_jaa37sa wrote on February 27, 2023 at 11:11 PM

IMO, they got lucky with Marvel.

Their subsequent projects have easily exposed their flaws.

Mushroomer t1_jad5vrn wrote on February 28, 2023 at 4:15 PM

I think "got lucky" is a bit unfair - they seem to be really talented at working with a producer like Feige who has a specific vision he already wants fulfilled. It's when they're given the reigns completely that things get a bit bland.

Throw them on another franchise with clear material to adapt, I'm sure they do something memorable again.