Iman Vellani is instead focusing on the positives of “The Marvels.” For one, the film isn’t the critical misfire that online trolls think it is; the picture has an above-average, fresh 62% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Coupled with an 83% audience score, “The Marvels” is far from being the franchise’s most divisive offering.
And while the film has its critics, Vellani is pleased with how the project turned out. “I’m happy with the finished product, and the people that I care about enjoyed the film,” she told Yahoo! “It’s genuinely a good time watching this movie, and that’s all we can ask for with these films. It has superheroes, it takes place in space, it’s not that deep and it’s about teamwork and sisterhood. It’s a fun movie, and I’m just so happy that I can share it with people.”
That’s certainly a great way to look at it, as the film has a passionate fanbase singing its praises on social media. Unfortunately, the online toxicity surrounding “The Marvels” continues to bubble, with many diminishing it simply because of its low financial receipts. Vellani hopes that negativity doesn’t hamper the joy some viewers feel. “If people are excited about something, let them be excited about it,” she said. “And if you have constructive criticism, voice it — but never be the wet blanket on someone else’s excitement.”
“The Marvels” is currently playing in theaters.
