Global star Meryl Streep has ignited widespread debate following her recent remarks, in which she directly criticized Marvel films, stating that the repeated reliance on a single storytelling pattern has made cinema simpler and less profound than it should be.
Direct Criticism of the Superhero Industry
During a promotional interview for The Devil Wears Prada 2, alongside Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt, Streep noted that the film industry has increasingly leaned toward what she described as “Marvel-ize”—turning stories into clear and simplistic conflicts between good and evil at the expense of human complexity in characters.
Life Is Not Black and White
Streep explained that superhero films often portray the world in a binary way, whereas reality is far more complex and intertwined. She emphasized her preference for works that reflect this depth, where heroes are not entirely perfect and villains are not devoid of humanity.
A Return to a More Realistic World
She added that the new installment of her iconic film reflects major transformations in the worlds of fashion and media over the past two decades, which encouraged her to return to the character once again.
Artificial Intelligence Enters the Conversation
The interview also touched on artificial intelligence, with Streep joking that her character “Miranda Priestly” does not need it. Meanwhile, Anne Hathaway revealed that some job applicants use tools like ChatGPT to write messages, describing it as “funny but obvious.”
Streep concluded by expressing concern over excessive reliance on technology, urging young people to preserve their human voice and not lose their identity amid rapid digital advancement.
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