Elon Musk responds to controversial Tesla lawsuit and fans wish they could block him in real life for such a bad take

It’s just another day in the life of Elon Musk, who seems to be ruffling feathers again, this time with some questionable opinions about movies. Recently, he stirred up the online community not just by altering features on X (formerly Twitter) but also by sharing what many are calling one of the worst takes on film ever, especially in light of a lawsuit he’s facing.

Musk is notorious for using X to express his views, whether it’s about politics, who to support in elections, or offering unsolicited opinions on various subjects. After acquiring X in 2022, he’s been especially vocal. Recently, he announced a controversial change regarding the block feature, which has frustrated many users even more since they can’t block him from hearing his unpopular film opinions that would make even the most heated discussions on Film Twitter seem reasonable.

Here’s the backstory: Alcon Entertainment has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Musk, his company Tesla, and Warner Bros. Discovery. According to reports from ABC, Alcon claims that Tesla used AI-generated images that closely resembled a scene from their film, Blade Runner 2049, to promote its new Robotaxi. Warner Bros. is also implicated because they hosted the event where Tesla showcased this imagery. Alcon stated they did not give Tesla permission to use these images and expressed their desire to distance themselves from Musk due to his “politicized and arbitrary behavior,” which sometimes borders on hate speech.

During the Robotaxi event, Musk himself brought up Blade Runner, saying, “I love Blade Runner, but I don’t know if we want that future. I think we want that duster he’s wearing, but not the bleak apocalypse.” However, when responding to a post about the lawsuit on X, Musk shockingly stated, “That movie sucked.”

Naturally, fans didn’t take this lightly. Many users criticized him, reminding him that Blade Runner 2049 is widely regarded as one of the best sequels of recent years. Even his most loyal supporters found it hard to back him up on this particular hot take.

It’s not surprising that people rallied in defense of Blade Runner 2049; the film boasts an 88% approval rating from critics and 89% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes. While it didn’t perform as well at the box office, earning $276.6 million against a $150 million budget, its critical acclaim speaks volumes about its impact.

Despite its length (163 minutes), which can challenge even the most dedicated viewers to stay focused, dismissing it as “sucked” seems a bit extreme. It’s akin to claiming that filmmaker Uwe Boll is a better director than Steven Spielberg—a bold statement that likely wouldn’t sit well with most cinephiles.