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If the harsh criticisms of Jared Leto’sMorbiusfilm were physically tangible, it would have helplessly impaired the movie for good. No solid explanation will redeem the picture’s failure to perform at the box office.
As one of Marvel’s biggest flops of all time, the misfortune was a blow to director Daniel Espinosa’s career and reputation. He admitted feeling devastated by the outcome, and at one point, he also blamed himself for its catastrophic fate.
MorbiusDirector Daniel Espinosa Opens Up About The Disastrous Film
In an interview withDeadline, directorDaniel Espinosaadmitted he suffered from the wreckage of Sony’sMorbius. It also did not help that the audience’s interest in it has significantly waned as the film’s release was delayed due to the pandemic.
To make a movie through committee, I think, is very hard, and I felt in the end that maybe a different director would have been a better fit. I’m known amongst the studios to be a person with a lot of opinions, and maybe they were not looking for that kind of director.
The Swedish-Chilean filmmaker could not help but doubt his abilities because of the tragic fate of the movie. Speaking withBusiness Insider, Espinosa got candid and unpacked all of his honest sentiments aboutMorbius.
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He recalled his first movie getting criticized by someone, and this is the same thing that happened with his Marvel film, which he reckoned happens when someone makes a public project.
Look, I have a lot of self-hatred so I have a lot of criticism of my own work. I’m always trying to focus on being better. But I am also proud of what I do. There are parts in all of my movies that I’m really proud of.
Morbiusreceived a disappointing 15% approval rating onRotten Tomatoes. It grossed over $167 million against a budget of $75-80 million, as perBox Office Mojo. For Espinosa, “It doesn’t matter. At the end of the day, the movie is the movie.”
Marvel Fans Showed Sympathy ForMorbiusDirector
It’s really difficult to make a movie in which the lead character isn’t as well-known as other Marvel properties. While Espinosa still takes the blame for theMorbiusfiasco, netizens believe he’s being too harsh on himself. Read their tweets below:
I actually thought he did a good job given the circumstances
I thought that movie was dope
The movie was fine, he’s too hard on himself
Directing is hard, so I don’t blame him for saying that.
What sucks is I think that director has genuine talent and an eye for the camera but Sony just royally fucked his movie.
It’s quite nice to think that there are fans who are sympathetic enough to cheer up directors whose works did not turn a profit at the box office. After all, this means that they genuinely care about audience reception.
“We talked about it”: Marvel Star Confirmed Sony Planned a Morbius Sequel, Wanted a More Comic-Accurate Costume
At this point,Morbius 2is still a vague idea. It remains to be seen whether Sony and Marvel will giveJared Leto’s film another shot.
Morbiusis now streaming on Disney+.
Ariane Cruz
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
