Nicolas Cage Defends Marvel Movies From Criticisms by Francis Ford Coppola and Martin Scorsese

Both Francis Ford Coppola and Martin Scorsese have shared some harsh criticisms regarding Marvel movies and comic book films in general. Coppola called them “despicable” while Scorsese tried to argue that they are not cinema.

Well, Nicolas Cage disagrees with his uncle and with Scorsese. While speaking with GQ magazine, Cage defended superhero movies against these criticisms, saying, “Yeah, why do they do that? I don’t understand the conflict. I don’t agree with them on that perception or opinion.”

It’s no surprise that Cage would come to the defense of these kinds of films because he’s been a part of them, and he’s also a big comic book fan as well. He went on to explain he doesn’t see the films he currently makes as being in conflict with what Marvel and DC are doing:

“I think that the movies that I make, like ‘Pig’ or ‘Joe,’ are not in any kind of conflict with Marvel movies. I mean, I don’t think the Marvel movie had anything to do with the end of the tweener. By tweener, I mean the $30 to $50 million budget movie. I think movies are in good shape. If you look at ‘Power of the Dog,’ or if you look at ‘Spencer,’ or any of Megan Ellison’s movies. I think that there’s still Paul Thomas Anderson.”

Cage went on to talk about Marvel and the kinds of films they make and how he doesn’t really see what the issue is as they provide entertainment for families:

“Marvel has done a really excellent job of entertaining the whole family. They put a lot of thought into it. I mean, it’s definitely had a big progression from when I was doing the first two ‘Ghost Rider’ movies. Kevin Feige, or whoever is behind that machine, has found a masterful way of weaving the stories together and interconnecting all the characters.

“What could be wrong with wholesome entertainment that is appealing to the parents and the children, and gives people something to look forward to? I just, I don’t see what the issue is.”

He makes some great points and observations there, and I think the fans of these films will agree with him on what he’s saying. As for if we’ll ever see Cage return as Ghost Rider in the MCU, don’t count on it. There have been rumors of him appearing in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and when asked about that, the actor said:

 “Oh, I don’t think so. I don’t think they’re casting me. I mean, I would do it. It would be fun. I’d love to work with Cumberbatch, but I don’t think that’s happening.”

What do you all think about what Cage had to say in his defense of Marvel movies?