The speaker discusses the controversy around the movie "Morbius" and its marketing tactics. They express frustration over the movie's delayed release and the subsequent disappointment when it was finally released. The speaker also criticizes the movie's trailers, which they argue were misleading and did not accurately represent the final product. They speculate on whether Sony could be sued for false advertising, referencing legal definitions of false advertising and unfair practices. The speaker also mentions previous lawsuits against movie companies for misleading trailers, but concludes that it would likely be difficult and expensive to sue Sony over "Morbius". They conclude by expressing skepticism about the possibility of a lawsuit and the potential legal implications if one were to occur.
1. The speaker expresses surprise that they were the only person in the theater who wanted more of a movie, which Sony re-released due to audience demand.
2. The speaker mentions that the movie "Morbius" was delayed by Sony for over two years, which led to it being poorly received when it was finally released.
3. The speaker discusses the movie's marketing strategy, which involved creating an air of mystery about its connection to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
4. The speaker points out that the movie "Morbius" was heavily marketed with references to other Marvel movies, such as "Spider-Man", "Venom", and the MCU, even though these references were not present in the movie itself.
5. The speaker mentions that the movie "Morbius" was heavily criticized for its altered scenes and the absence of certain elements that were hinted at in the trailers.
6. The speaker discusses the legal definition of false advertising and how it could potentially apply to the movie "Morbius".
7. The speaker speculates on whether Sony could be sued for false advertising due to the movie "Morbius".
8. The speaker mentions a case where a class-action lawsuit was filed against Universal Pictures for misleading advertising of a movie.
9. The speaker discusses the possibility of suing movie companies for misleading trailers, using the case of the movie "Yesterday" as an example.
10. The speaker concludes by stating that while it might be possible to sue Sony for the movie "Morbius", it would likely be a complex and time-consuming legal process.