Opinions, like elbows, are something we all have, but often we don’t quite know what to do with them. Sometimes our opinions can clash with what others hold dear, especially when it comes to movies. It can be quite a shock when an actor publicly expresses their strong dislike for a film that fans absolutely adore. This can leave us in a state of confusion and contemplation for days on end. Brace yourselves, because we’re about to delve into a list of actors who openly despise their own films. Prepare for a bit of a downer, but fear not! There’s a movie that even Ben Affleck disliked, and chances are you do too!
In this list, we’ll encounter directors criticizing their own groundbreaking works, veteran actors dismissing beloved films as “utter nonsense,” and a few individuals who simply speak their mind (*cough* Catwoman). If one of the movies mentioned happens to be your absolute favorite, don’t worry, you don’t have to rush to remove that Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked tattoo. Just be cautious about showing it to David Cross… he’s a bit sensitive about that topic.
Of course, some actors simply can’t bear to watch themselves in any film, regardless of its quality. On the other hand, there are those celebrities who deeply regret accepting a role that turned out to be a disaster. These are the actors who have openly admitted their regrets.
In recent news, Chris Hemsworth has expressed his disinterest in returning for a fourth Thor movie, and Freddie Prinze Jr. has also shared his thoughts.
1. George Clooney Regrets His Bat Nipples
During a 2011 interview with Total Film, George Clooney openly acknowledged the shortcomings of the film Batman & Robin. He described it as a complete mess, saved only by his own charisma and Arnold Schwarzenegger’s memorable one-liners. Reflecting on the experience, Clooney candidly remarked, “With hindsight, it’s obvious that the movie was terrible and my performance was equally bad.” It’s refreshing to see such honesty from a Hollywood star.
2. Ben Affleck Regrets ‘Daredevil’
In a candid 2014 interview with Playboy, Ben Affleck openly acknowledged his regret over the movie “Daredevil.” He expressed his disappointment, saying, “It just kills me. I love that story, that character, and the fact that it got f***ed up the way it did stays with me.” It’s unfortunate that such a cherished story didn’t receive the treatment it deserved. On the bright side, at least Ben Affleck found love during that time, as he met his future wife.
3. Mark Wahlberg Knew It Wasn’t Happening
In 2010, Mark Wahlberg, the owner of Wahlbergers, openly acknowledged in an interview with Collider that “The Happening” was not a great movie. He didn’t hold back, saying, “F–k it. It is what it is. F–king trees, man. The plants. F–k it.” He made it clear that he wasn’t exactly thrilled about playing a science teacher, jokingly stating, “You can’t blame me for not wanting to try to play a science teacher. At least I wasn’t playing a cop or a crook.”
4. The Film That Broke Jessica Alba’s Back
In an interview with Elle magazine, Jessica Alba opened up about her experience in the movie Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. Despite her overwhelming beauty, she revealed that she had a rather strong dislike for the film. “I wanted to stop acting. I hated it. I really hated it…” she candidly expressed.
Alba further shared a specific memory from the set, mentioning a scene where her character was supposed to be in a dire situation. She recalled, “I remember when I was dying in Silver Surfer. The director, Tim Story, had some feedback. He said, ‘It looks too real. It looks too painful. Can you be prettier when you cry? Cry pretty, Jessica.’ He even suggested, ‘Don’t do that thing with your face. Just make it flat. We can CGI the tears in.'”
It’s evident that Alba’s experience on the set of Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer was far from enjoyable. Despite her beauty, she had her share of frustrations and even contemplated quitting acting altogether.
5. Bob Hoskins Didn’t Think Mario Was So Super
In a 2011 interview with The Guardian, the late Bob Hoskins shared his thoughts on the infamous Super Mario Brothers movie. When asked about the worst job he had done, he didn’t hesitate to mention it: “Super Mario Brothers.” It seems that this project left quite a mark on him.
When discussing his biggest disappointment, Hoskins once again pointed to the same film: “Super Mario Brothers.” It appears that the movie failed to live up to his expectations or perhaps had a negative impact on his career.
Reflecting on his past and the choices he made, Hoskins made it clear that if given the chance, he would change one thing: “I wouldn’t do Super Mario Brothers.” It seems that his involvement in the film was something he regretted and wished he could erase from his filmography.
6. Nicolas Cage And Anton Yelchin Rail Against ‘Dying of the Light’
You might have missed the movie Dying of the Light from 2014, and that’s probably a good thing. It seems like it was really terrible, according to everyone who watched it. It’s a bit concerning when a group of talented individuals like Nicolas Cage, Paul Schrader, Nicolas Winding Refn, and Anton Yelchin take pictures of themselves wearing shirts with their non-disparagement agreement and share them with the media. It’s a clear indication that something went wrong with the movie.
7. David Cross: Chipwrecked
David Cross really despised working on the Alvin and the Chipmunks movies, despite the immense wealth they brought him. In fact, back in 2011, he had a conversation with Indiewire where he candidly expressed his feelings, saying, “This last film was literally, without question, the most unpleasant experience I’ve ever had in my professional life.” It’s quite evident that Cross had a strong aversion towards being involved in those movies, regardless of the financial gains they provided.
8. Chris Hemsworth Isn’t For ‘Thor 4’
After the massive success of Thor: Ragnarok, the sequel Thor: Love and Thunder received some disappointment from audiences. The main criticism was that it was too over-the-top. Chris Hemsworth himself acknowledged this, saying, “I think we just had too much fun. It just became too silly. It’s always hard being in the center of it and having any real perspective…I love the process, it’s always a ride. But you just don’t know how people are going to respond.”
Interestingly, Hemsworth shared that even his son’s young friends were among his harshest critics. He revealed, “It’s a bunch of eight-year-olds critiquing my film. ‘We thought this one had too much humor. The action was cool, but the VFX weren’t as good.’ I cringe and laugh equally at it.”
9. Michelle Pfeiffer Really Hated Working On ‘Grease 2’
Pfeiffer has been quite vocal about her experience in Grease 2 on multiple occasions. She didn’t hold back when talking to D-Listed, saying, “I hated that film with a vengeance and could not believe how bad it was. At the time I was young and didn’t know any better.” It seems like she didn’t have a very positive opinion of the movie. In fact, one might wonder, what exactly makes Grease 2 so bad? Well, according to some, the answer is pretty much everything.
10. To Put It Lightly, Brad Pitt Hated ‘The Devil’s Own’
Hey, guys! We gotta remember not to get on Brad Pitt’s bad side. Back in 1997, during an interview with Newsweek, he had some interesting things to say while he was busy shooting Seven Years in Tibet and jamming out to a ton of Dave Matthews Band.
When it came to talking about The Devil’s Own, Pitt didn’t hold back. He described it as “the most irresponsible bit of filmmaking – if you can even call it that…” Ouch! He even mentioned that he wanted to walk away from the project when they were just a week away from shooting and had 20 pages of what he called “dogsh*t.” Yikes!
Seems like Pitt wasn’t exactly thrilled with the whole experience. Can’t blame him for being honest, though.
11. Jamie Lee Curtis Cures The ‘Virus’
Jamie Lee Curtis had some harsh words to say about a certain movie, which clearly left an impression. In her own words, she called it “a piece of s***” and described it as “unbelievably bad” and just bad through and through. She even went on to explain how it was a rare instance where she knew something was simply terrible, without any chance of fixing it.
It’s interesting to note that Curtis acknowledged the unpredictability of the film industry. Even with her best efforts, there have been cases where bad movies became surprisingly successful, while great movies failed to make an impact. This goes to show that you can never really predict how things will turn out in this business.
