But when a conversation stalls at “that fucking sucks,” after a brief glimpse of something from the very start of production, maaaaaaybe there’s more work to be done on the fan side too.
Sometimes criticism can lead to change — like the Sonic movie redesign — and sometimes tense relationships between fans and filmmakers can be healed.
It’s true, every so often internet disagreements can be cordial, respectful, and even genuinely educational.