James Gunn: Is He GREAT or Does He SUCK?

November 20, 2022

Chris and Andre are back to discuss one of the things they disagree about most : James Gunn and the appeal of his films and tv shows.

Chris and Andre are back to discuss one of the things they disagree about most: James Gunn and the appeal of his films and tv shows.

This conversation was spurred on by a comment left by John Vincent Eugenio on the WHO SUCKS MORE? James Gunn vs. Zack Snyder video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0edF4CaMB4). James couldn't understand why Andre wasn't a fan of James Gunn's creations and left links to a few of HiTop Films' (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDmd40nGOGL3IxKNVeRb9-w) video essays that he felt made his case:

Chris and Andre both watched the video essays and are back to see if anything has changed regarding their feelings on James Gunn.

(00:02:06) John Vincent Eugenio’s comment that sparked this conversation.
(00:07:04) The reason Andre didn’t like Guardians of the Galaxy
(00:10:13) Inaccuracies of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
(00:10:49) Issues with The Suicide Squad
(00:17:50) Chris’ problem with Chris Pratt
(00:22:40) The Abundance of “Bad Dads” in James Gunn’s projects
(00:33:00) Was James Gunn handcuffed to certain plot elements in the first Guardians of the Galaxy?
(00:35:41) Inconsistencies across other Marvel films
(00:38:00) Did the guys flip their opinions on James Gunn (and Zack Snyder)?
(00:39:45) Too much tuna…

What do you think of James Gunn's abilities as a director and storyteller? Are you excited for him to be leading DC Studios for Discover/Warner Bros?

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