His attempt at appeasement resulted in a film which satisfies nobody. Better that he took a stand.
I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot.So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.
The Revelation of Saint John the Devine 3:15
Did you notice the backdrop to the credits at the end of the film?