Mixed critical reviews and international locations dropping the title from theaters didn’t stop Eternals from becoming No.
1 at the box office.
The gods of Marvel have arrived, and movie-goers are worshipping at their altar.
(Rotten Tomatoes scores are continuously in flux.)
However, the Rotten Tomatoes verified audience ratings were much higher at 81 percent to date.
Those markets generally take issue with the depictions of gods and prophets.
This is generally considered normal practice within these markets.
“I’m sad for [those audiences].
And I’m proud of Marvel for refusing to cut those scenes out,” she said.
“It made these Arab countries look so ignorant and pathetic.”
“I have no respect for those governments,” he added.
China is a separate issue altogether.
Zhao faced a backlash among Chinese nationalists during awards season.
Old interviews had been dug up, one of which was withFilmmaker Magazine.
She was discussing what drew her to make her feature film directing debut withSongs My Brothers Taught Me.
Separately, Zhao was attributed by news.com.au as saying, “The U.S. is now my country.”
It hassince been correctedto read, “The U.S. is not my country.”
Plus, they maintain heavy censors on content.
Analysts also point toa low point in U.S.-China relationsaffecting Hollywood releases.
But with the allure of the Marvel name and the diverse all-star cast,Eternalsis already making its mark.
This article has been updated with remarks from actor Haaz Sleiman.
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