Oscar winner Meryl Streep labels 'Marvel-isation' of movies as boring

• Meryl Streep criticises the "Marvel-isation" of films for creating boring, simplistic characters.
• The actress advocates for "messy" and flawed protagonists in modern storytelling.
• The Devil Wears Prada 2 premiered in theatres on Friday.
  

Meryl Streep has offered a candid assessment of the current state of cinema, expressing her disappointment regarding the lack of complexity in modern movie characters.

Speaking during a Hits Radio interview on Friday, the 76-year-old Oscar winner argued that the prevalence of the superhero genre has effectively "flattened" character depth.

Streep was joined by co-stars Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt to promote The Devil Wears Prada 2, which premiered in theatres this week.

When questioned about the evolution of her iconic character, Miranda Priestly, Streep suggested that modern cinema has become overly simplistic.

"I think we tend to Marvel-ize the movies now," the actress explained, referencing the massive box office franchises such as Iron Man and Black Panther.

She further remarked, "We got the villains and we got the good guys, and it's so boring." Streep emphasised that her interest lies in the "messier" realities of life, where heroes possess significant flaws and villains demonstrate human strengths.

She praised the sequel for maintaining this nuanced approach, providing a realistic view of characters rather than falling into the binary tropes of traditional action blockbusters.

The long-awaited follow-up to the 2006 original sees Anne Hathaway reprise her role as Andrea Sachs. In this instalment, the former assistant returns to collaborate once more with the formidable editor-in-chief of Runway magazine.

While the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to dominate global markets, Streep’s comments highlight a growing fatigue among veteran performers regarding formulaic storytelling. The film is currently showing in major cinemas across the United Kingdom.