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The creator behind these strategic statements admits to feeling uninspired by the promotional material—describing the marketing as “meh”—and remains skeptical about the film’s potential impact. Nonetheless, he’s planning to see the film early, citing a mixture of curiosity and cautious hope.
This undercurrent of skepticism underscores how high the expectations are and how much hinges on the movie’s reception, both critically and financially. Gunn’s aggressive damage control and public reassurances seem aimed at minimizing disappointment, but the true test will come once audiences see the film.