Chris Hemsworth Expresses Disappointment Over Martin Scorsese and Quentin Tarantino's Marvel Criticism
Renowned actor Chris Hemsworth, known for portraying Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), recently opened up about his career and longstanding involvement with Marvel in an interview with GQ UK.
When questioned about the criticism of the fourth Thor film, Hemsworth acknowledged that Thor: Love and Thunder leaned slightly too heavily towards comedy. He stated, “I think we just had too much fun. It just became too silly. It's always challenging to maintain perspective when you're at the center of it all… I enjoy the process. It's always an adventure. However, you can never predict how people will respond.” Having appeared in eight Marvel films, Hemsworth mentioned that while he is not currently contracted for any future MCU projects, he would gladly return if given the opportunity. In the meantime, he expressed his desire to explore other avenues, stating, “I cherish the experience. I love the fact that I've been able to explore different tones throughout the journey. Thor 1 and 2 had distinct flavors, while Thor 3 and 4 had different feel. Even in the Avengers films, with the Lebowski Thor and Infinity War Thor, I aimed to bring something fresh to the character, partly driven by my desire for variation.”
The interview also touched upon the criticism that Marvel has faced from notable filmmakers Martin Scorsese and Quentin Tarantino. Tarantino previously attributed the decline of movie stars to the “Marvel-ization of Hollywood,” stating, “You have all these actors who have become famous playing these characters. But they're not movie stars.” Hemsworth admitted feeling disheartened upon hearing these remarks, describing it as “super depressing.” He added, “There go two of my heroes whom I won't have the opportunity to work with. I suppose they aren't fans of mine.” Despite this, Hemsworth remained steadfast in his support of the MCU, expressing gratitude for being part of a franchise that has kept audiences engaged in the cinema.
Regarding the potential impact on other films, he stated, “I don't know if these movies have been detrimental to other films. I'm not fond of scrutinizing each other, especially considering the fragility of the industry and the creative space we occupy… I'm not directing this toward the filmmakers who made those comments—they are still my heroes, and I would readily collaborate with them in a heartbeat. It's more of a reflection on the broader discourse surrounding the topic. None of us have the ultimate answer, but we all strive to find it.”
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