Matt Damon is once again defendingThe Great Wallagainst accusations of whitewashing.

The arrival of his character in our story is an important plot point.

Damon has responded to criticism over the film before.

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At New York Comic-Con in October,he called the negative reaction a fing bummer.

I will think about that and attempt to learn from that.

I will be surprised if people see this movie and have that reaction.

I think you are undermining your own credibility when you attack something without seeing it.

The Great Wallis out on Feb. 17.