'Marvel Ruined It'; American Comedian on How Superhero Movies Destroyed Comedy

The star of The Out-Laws, Adam DeVine, talked about the impact he believes superhero movies are having on modern comedy.

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Marcel Bojar08 August 2023
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In recent years, superhero cinema has played a key role in the entertainment world, with movies based on Marvel comics gaining enormous popularity around the world. However, not everyone shares the enthusiasm about the universality of these shows. Actor Adam DeVine, known for his participation in the Netflix show The Out-laws, expressed his thoughts on the impact of superhero movies on the comedy genre.

In a podcast hosted by Theo Von, DeVine expressed his belief that movies that tell stories of heroes with supernatural powers, especially those from Marvel, have had a negative impact on traditional comedy.

"Marvel has ruined it. You go to the movies and expect to watch something that cost $200 million, and comedies aren't like that... And they keep making these movies funny on principle: 'Oh my god, is that raccoon talking? It's hilarious!' And indeed it is, but it's not a real comedy."

The actor suggests that because so many Marvel movies contain funny content, such as Guardians of the Galaxy, they become more interesting for the viewer. Especially nowadays, when we need a certain dose of humor, the viewer is more likely to choose such a film than a low-budget comedy.

"Each studio released several comedies a year, and there were about 45 comedies in theaters throughout the year. So roughly every week a new comedy was released in theaters. Last year there were six or seven. That's crazy."

Whether we agree with the actor or not, the discussion about the impact of superheroes on the world of cinema and entertainment will continue, and both traditional approaches and new trends in superhero movies will play a role in the future of comedy.

RELATED TOPICS: comedies actors MCU / Marvel Cinematic Universe Adam Devine

Marcel Bojar

Marcel Bojar

In love with cinema from the earliest years. He completed a course at the Wajda School, and later worked on several film sets. Currently, works in a cinema where, in addition to regular screenings, he runs New Horizons of Film Education, sharing his passion and knowledge with children of various ages. He started working at GRYOnline.pl in May 2023. Given that his profession allows him to keep up with the latest movies, he mainly focuses on writing film news. A few years ago, he gave up sitting at a desk and playing on the computer in favor of couch gaming on a console. He would like to finally make his own film, although he started saying that he is already too old for that.

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