Published 12:32 IST, October 29th 2019

If that's not cinema, not sure what is: 'Endgame' writer on Scorsese

Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, the scribes of Marvel tentpole "Avengers: Endgame", say the film lived up to the definition of cinema. Read details

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Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, scribes of Marvel tentpole "Avengers: Endgame", say film lived up to definition of cinema as it gave audiences worldwide a "collective, emotional experience". writer-duo are latest figures from Marvel family to defend superhero films that were recently criticised and labelled as "me parks" by legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese.

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director's comments were followed by Francis Ford Coppola calling Marvel movies "despicable". At Acemy's Goverrs Awards, Markus and McFeely offered ir response to raging debate. "Everyone is entitled to ir opinion. Clearly, this movie -- 'Endgame' -- has reached a great number of people and has pleased a great number of people, in a way a movie has t in a long time... 

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"If that's t cinema, I'm t sure what is. That is a collective, emotional experience that happened worldwide," Markus told Variety. McFeely ded, "All sorts of movies for all sorts of people. This one seemed like it was for a lot of people." "Avengers: Endgame", directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, released in April this year to glowing reviews. It recently overtook "Avatar" to become highest grossing film of all-time with its haul of USD 2.798 billion

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12:26 IST, October 29th 2019