A film critic’s accusation against “Avatar: The Way of Water” did not sit well with critics on Twitter.
The Twitter account Clown World shared a screenshot of film critic Kathia Woods’ take on the film.
“At some point we gotta talk about the cultural appropriation of Avatar and white actors are cos playing as poc. It’s just a mess and so not necessary and no amount of visual effects/CGI is gonna erase that. Bad Lace fronts/Dry synthetic braids. Jesus fix it,” Woods tweeted.
— Clown World ™ ? (@ClownWorld_) December 19, 2022
One user reacted to the tweet, saying, “At some point we gotta talk about how wokeness and people like Kathia Woods are ruining the entertainment industry with takes like this. People so bitter they can’t enjoy a fantasy film and it’s message. Americans and their rabid race politics infecting the western world.”
At some point we gotta talk about how wokeness and people like Kathia Woods are ruining the entertainment industry with takes like this. People so bitter they can’t enjoy a fantasy film and it’s message. Americans and their rabid race politics infecting the western world. https://t.co/KHwvuOOlHB
— CAMILLE PAGLIA STAN✨ (@AgingWhiteGay) December 19, 2022
Author Tim Young wrote, “Leftist film critics are now concerned about the cultural appropriation of… the blue Avatar things.”
Leftist film critics are now concerned about the cultural appropriation of… the blue Avatar things. pic.twitter.com/gCx3cycZlo
— Tim Young (@TimRunsHisMouth) December 19, 2022
Another tweet noted Woods “turned off the comments.”
It continues, “OOP. The Dundee Award for ‘Bad Take of the Day’ goes to [Kathia Woods].”
And she turned off the comments. OOP. The Dundee Award for “Bad Take of the Day” goes to @kathia_woods https://t.co/yCCbD9xqL0
— Daydreamer Pictures ?☠️ (@daydreamerpics5) December 19, 2022
Read more tweets below:
Just saw this movie in theaters today. It was amazing. Seeing these idiots complain about stupid shit like this is a fun bonus. https://t.co/EXH1A4osbd
— Rita Lovett (@ritaalovett) December 20, 2022
Now that we have solved all of the more pressing problems in our world, we can now focus on this… https://t.co/wZmR8JHYSN
— Bruce Stone (@Stoney_maroney) December 20, 2022
Wow! How are literally blue people from another planet appropriating Earth culture? https://t.co/iMmcCFLbCx
— Shawn Shay (@Spawn082) December 19, 2022
Lol white actors cosolaying as an alien civilization is cultural appropriation. https://t.co/0IVgb9pB8f
— Noctis Draven (@DravenNoctis) December 19, 2022
Cultural appropriation of Avatar? WTH https://t.co/7I40rWiUKH
— Lynn Thomas (@LynnT919) December 19, 2022
Oh good grief. Comments are funny, though. https://t.co/EK2vzuQZ3n
— ??????????☠️ (@OUSoonerSteph) December 19, 2022
Woods later responded to the backlash, writing, “Apparently I made some people on the right mad with my Avatar tweet to the point someone email me. Thank you.”
Apparently I made some people on the right mad with my Avatar tweet to the point someone email me. Thank you ?????? pic.twitter.com/SeJHcHXyeF
— Kathia Woods ??aka Woke Girl ?Blue Advocate (@kathia_woods) December 19, 2022
Axios reported on Tuesday Disney shares have decreased by close to 5% as a result of a disappointing debut for the film.
“Cameron’s films have always been marathon runners, not sprinters, so it’s the final gross that will be key,” Comscore’s senior media analyst Paul Dergarabedian, previously told the outlet.
The performance at the box office will determine whether the franchise will get more than a second movie, as Axios reported.
