The 45-year-old actor said the David Ayer-directed film received "extra critical hate" as it is changing the grammar of showbiz.
The film, which starred Will Smith as a human LAPD officer who patrols the streets with his Orc companion played by Edgerton, despite receiving a positive reaction from fans, was torn apart by critics for its race allegories.
"All I know is what was reported, which was something like - whatever number was reported - something like 11 million that first weekend. Whatever it was, it amounted to a USD 100 million-plus opening weekend. But, I have to be honest, that's considering that people don't have to get in their car, go buy a ticket, go buy the popcorn...
Edgerton added, "I think there was a little bit of extra critical hate towards it because it's changing the landscape of the movie business, but I think 'Bright' is maybe a movie that needs to be reviewed by public opinion rather than viewed through the highbrow prism of film criticism."
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