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James Cameron taunts critics of his dialogue: ‘Let me see your highest-grossing films’

The Avatar director, 70, joins Francis Ford Coppola and Ridley Scott in using choice words and robust comparisons to criticise unwelcome commentary

Speaking to Empire for the 40th anniversary of The Terminator, Cameron said he now regards parts of the film as “pretty cringeworthy” but by and large an admirable effort, given the available resources. His robust response echoes that of Francis Ford Coppola, 85, who has recently been keen to remind people that not every critic loved many of his best-regarded films when they were first released, and Ridley Scott, now gearing up to promote Roman epic Gladiator II. Last year, Scott, 86, told those sceptical about the historical accuracy of his Napoleon biopic to “get a life”, adding: “Excuse me, mate, were you there?

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