Famous Actors Who Despise Their Own Films

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When an actor subverts the Hollywood paradigm by speaking out against their own work, it isn’t the same as Joe Schmo debating his boss on a policy change. Actors risk lost endorsements, blacklists and millions in potential income whenever they open their mouths — which is why the public is so fixated on their candor. In some cases, it’s a clear attention and publicity grab gone wrong, but others show valid, legitimate concerns that echo public opinion.

Jim Carrey on ‘Kick-Ass 2’ (2013)

The comedic actor and one-time Jenny McCarthy devotee made waves with his Twitter account when he recently attacked his latest film “Kick-Ass 2.” Carrey claims that the tragic shooting Sandy Hook Elementary caused a change of heart. The film’s producer, Mark Miller, reacted with surprise, pointing out on his website that there is nothing in the film that wasn’t in the screenplay 18 months ago. Carrey sounds more like an aging actor that used a horrific tragedy to parlay his name into relevancy for ten more seconds (he did the same unforgivable fame-grab with Autism awareness a few years ago).

Kate Winslet on ‘Titanic’ (1997)

If you were a tween in the late nineties, the notion that anyone didn’t love “Titanic” would have made you rage. Fifteen years later it’s a bit more forgivable. Although “Titanic” is one of the highest grossing films of all time and earned 11 Academy Awards, its leading lady doth protest. Winslet told CNN that she takes issue with every single scene, including her American accent. She wishes she could re-do her performance, which has literally left her with the urge to vomit every time she hears Celine Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On.”



Woody Allen on ‘Manhattan’ (1979)

Much to the chagrin of his American Express business cards, Mr. Allen hated “Manhattan” so much that he offered to make another movie for free if the studio axed it completely (Robert Weide’s “Woody Allen: A Documentary”). “Manhattan” is considered one of Allen’s best films and one of the finest comedies ever made, but he simply “doesn’t like it.” Allen is known for his neurotic frankness, but it’s anyone’s guess why the iconic film rubbed him the wrong way.

James Franco on ‘Tristan and Isolde’ (2006)

James Franco’s resume is stacked with impressive feats, but he wasn’t nearly as big back in 2006 when he played Tristan in the “epic” love story. Franco complained to Newsweek that the film was a big mistake, and that he was an “overzealous” young actor who wanted to make excellent movies, but “T & I” was not one of them. Franco said his personality clashed with the director, who kept trying to make him smile in scenes he didn’t deem appropriate, which resulted in some harsh words and even harsher critical reception.

Christopher Plummer on ‘The Sound of Music’ (1965)

One of the most celebrated movies of all time is hated by its own star character. The classic film captured the hearts and imaginations of generations, and Captain Von Trapp and Plummer are one and the same forever. Yet Plummer has complained about it for years. He told “The Hollywood Reporter” that he finds the film “too sentimental” and “gooey,” and he despises it so much that he refers to it as “The Sound of Mucus.”


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3 COMMENTS
  • Frankie 20th October 2013

    “[Winslet] wishes she could re-do her performance, which has literally left her with the urge to vomit every time she hears Celine Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On.””

    Lots of us want to vomit when Celine Dion sings, to be fair.

  • Jessica 27th October 2013

    Richard Gere despises Pretty Woman, and says he has forgotten all about it because it’s “a silly romantic comedy.” Well, what’s wrong with that? Alec Guinness seriously denounces Star Wars because he hated the writing and urged George Lucas to kill off his character so he wouldn’t have to appear in the sequels (that worked out well, didn’t it?) But don’t worry, Alec, we all hate George. Let the hate flow through you!

  • Ronnie Moix 20th November 2013

    Burt Reynolds reportedly walked out when he first saw Boogie Nights and later fired his agent because he hated the film so bad. His negativity toward the movie probably cost him the Oscar that year which he deserved.

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