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Message: <blockquote data-quote="humble minion" data-source="post: 8148819" data-attributes="member: 5948">'Subversive' is one of those terms that lacks meaning without context.  What exactly is being subverted here?They COULD, for instance, be talking about 'subverting' the whole epic/sweeping/serious/grandiose tone of traditional fantasy films like LotR, and they could be intending to do that with a wise-cracking irreverent self-referential script reminiscent of MCU or Deadpool movies.  And the hero will, rather than a stern warrior hero, be a shades-of-grey rogue with a heart of gold when it comes to crunch.  Which sure, would subvert Jackson's LotR movies, but would be about as subversive as a manufactured cheese on white bread sandwich in a broader sense.They could be talking about 'subverting' traditional expectations of genre adventure films - though given the guy they've most likely cast as the lead is basically Generic White Male Hollywood Lead Guy Number 12, i suspect that's unlikely.The could be talking about giving it overtly political and genuinely controversial themes, but the script will have to be signed off by Hasbro so hahaha no chance.</blockquote>