Supergirl Fans Blame Men For The Movie’s Failure
The article discusses the poor performance of the movie 'Supergirl' and critiques the fan narrative that blames misogyny for its failure. It argues that attributing box office flops to 'invisible enemies' prevents studios from addressing genuine quality issues.
Why it matters
It addresses the ongoing debate regarding identity politics in film criticism and the commercial viability of superhero franchises.
After the success of last year’s Superman , hopes were high for Supergirl . In fact, they were up, up, and away! This movie was going to flesh out the DCU while adding a strong, independent female character to this cinematic universe. Had the movie been successful, it would have been lauded as proof that the general moviegoing public is ready for a new kind of hero and a new kind of cinematic universe. Unfortunately, the movie was dead on arrival, leaving fans and critics alike to ask the same question: “what the heck happened here?” Some think they have the answer: men happened, damn it!
The author explicitly dismisses the 'misogyny' narrative as a weak and dangerous excuse, aligning with common critiques of modern Hollywood diversity initiatives.
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