As many of you know, Suicide Squad hits theaters this week. I am nervous-not only because I want to see the movie and like it, but because of the reviews. The last time a DC movie hit theaters-Batman V Superman-it was critically panned. A certain subsection of fans were outraged, accusing critics of being paid off by Disney (which is bullshit) and that they and audiences had a Marvel bias. This only flared up with Captain America: Civil War hit theaters to critical acclaim and a successful box office. And now with Squad on the horizon, the same thing is poised to happen.
And I'm telling fans on both sides: knock it the fuck off.
If you like Marvel over DC, fine. If you like DC over Marvel fine. But both have their strengths and weaknesses. Do not attack, belittle, mock, or insult someone for their preferences. Understand that we all have different tastes. And go see the movie AND FORM YOUR OWN OPINION.
That is all critics do; they form their own opinion. You can listen to them. but ultimately what matters is what you think of the movie. You like it? Cool. You don't like it? Cool. But respect others' opinions, even if you don't agree with it.
In short, less of this:
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