Netflix’s Depp vs. Heard sowed several doubts among viewers. Since it was a documentary, they found it strange that there were no interviews, not even with the protagonists of the case. However, there is a reason why the controversy between Amber Heard and Johnny Depp has not deepened. Emma Cooper, who directed this project, explained it.
According to the director, what she intended was to divert attention from the celebrities to focus all the conversation on the trial. She said that she contacted the actors’ representatives, but without requesting any interview. “I wanted to get away from the back-and-forth of the legal wrangling,” Emma stressed in an interview with Variety.
Not only that, but fans also criticized that none of the chapters of the documentary series also feature an interview with a journalist or an expert to deepen the subject. Instead, it features live streaming of the trial, and commentary on YouTube, TikTok, and other social media platforms.
“I just wanted to talk about us, how we communicate, and how we view events that don’t have much to do with our lives,” the director argued.
Fans Are Not Happy with Depp vs. Heard…
Since it was announced that Netflix would be releasing this project, many people who closely followed the trial between the former couple were excited; however, when they saw the result they were not so satisfied. People were very disappointed that the director did not interview Amber Heard, Johnny Depp, or anyone from their close circle, considering that it can’t be called a documentary, as nothing is being substantiated.
“That’s just a bunch of videos without explanation,” “We had already seen the trial, what’s the point,” and “I expected much more, you hurt me, Netflix,” can be read among the comments.
Where to Watch Depp vs. Heard?
Since August 16 the three chapters that make up the new documentary Depp vs. Heard have been available in the Netflix catalog.
This story was written in Spanish by Nayeli Párraga in Cultura Colectiva
