Despite shattering box office records and becoming a global phenomenon, Ryan Reynolds' latest film, Deadpool & Wolverine, has not won over every Hollywood heavyweight. The movie's success has been met with a mix of praise and criticism, with some notable figures expressing disappointment. While fans have relished the film's irreverent humor and action-packed sequences, deeming it one of the greatest Marvel movies of all time, others have found it lacking in depth. 

Notably, acclaimed former MCU actor Brian Cox has been vocal about his disapproval of the film, adding to the growing list of dissenting voices amidst the movie's widespread commercial success.

The Succession star Brian Cox expressed concerns about the state of cinema at the Edinburgh International Film Festival. As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, He stated, "I think cinema is in a very bad way.” Cox affirmed it has started to implode, leaving the film industry in ruins. “You're kind of losing the plot,” he stated, referring to the modernization of the films leaving behind the substance. 

Brian Cox attributes this to the dominance of Marvel and DC franchises, which prioritize profit over artistic merit. Cox believes the emphasis on comic book films leads to diluted work. He noted, "You're getting the same old... I mean, I've done those kinds of projects." Despite the financial success of these films, Cox cited a decline in cinematic quality, advocating for more originality in the plotlines of the movies. 

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His comments, however, were not all detrimental to the movie. The actor knew how to keep it lightweight while making his case.

Brian Cox, who played William Stryker Jr. in X2: X-Men United, poked fun at his forgotten role in creating Wolverine. He joked how he was never paid well when movies as such were on. "There's always a bit of me [as Stryker] and they never pay me any money," he stated. Besides the critical remarks, Brian Cox did not hesitate to acknowledge the financial success of these films.

Referring to the lead stars, Ryan Reynold and Hugh Jackman, Brian Cox said, "They make a lot of money. You can't knock it." However, he implies that this focus leads to a lack of innovation, noting that it has become a "party time" for actors, where box office numbers outweigh meaningful storytelling. Meanwhile, Todd Phillips, creator of Joker, also expressed his wishes as the movie took over his 2019 hit as the best-rated movie ever released.

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