specialkid8 posted...
Yes it does. It's like when Jarhead got ripped apart because people thought it was an action war movie. People are free to dislike something because it wasn't what they expected but it is in no way a films fault if people misinterpret its intent and try to take it out on the movie itself. "Why doesn't this film take a stance on modern American politics" is just as valid as "why doesn't this movie take a stance on American football".
Sounds more like you just dont like the criticism and attacking it because of your own personal bias, tbh.
You dont have to agree but the criticism is certainly valid when you have a film about a modern US civil war. It doesnt have to pick sides in your strawman to provide context or information about the conflict. We already knew early on that the filmmaker was distancing themselves from the current political climate, as well.
I have no idea why youre bringing up football, do you really need to grasp for straws that quick?