After being called woke on the internet, The Marvels' director spoke on the complaints.

The MarvelsdirectorNia DaCostaresponded to complaints that herMCUfilm is ‘too woke.’

AfterCaptain Marveldebuted to widespread review-bombing because of its female lead, the reaction toThe Marvelslooks no different.

The Marvels movie

I want to exist in the space of just adoration which includes civilized critique.

And I choose the side of the light.

Thats the part of fandom Im most attracted to.

The Marvels

I cannot say that that was on purpose on my part.

Sorry to be disappointing.

Ms. Marvelproducer Sana Amanat previously said thatthis sort of toxic hate"comes from a place of anger.

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If they cant connect with it, then thats OK.

I just wish they wouldnt take a stab at put it down."

That is the key point to take away from here.

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The world is better when stories are not just told from the same perspective over and over again.

And with characters like Carol Danvers orMs.

Representation matters, and a diverse MCU is a better MCU.

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The Marvelsis now playing in theaters worldwide.

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