History CreatorBacklash / LiveActionFilm

*** Creator/ChrisHemsworth also dismissed the movie as "[[SoOkayItsAverage meh]]" in a later interview. The [[DenserAndWackier drastic tonal shift]] in ''Film/ThorRagnarok'' was due in part to Hemsworth telling Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige that he was getting tired of constantly playing the StraightMan in movies like ''The Dark World'' and ''Film/AvengersAgeOfUltron''. Ironically, by ''Film/ThorLoveAndThunder'' Hemsworth ended up regretting going too far in the opposite direction, citing that film as too silly and Thor's character having become a pardoy of himself.

*** Creator/ChrisHemsworth also dismissed the movie as "[[SoOkayItsAverage meh]]" in a later interview. The [[DenserAndWackier drastic tonal shift]] in ''Film/ThorRagnarok'' was due in part to Hemsworth telling Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige that he was getting tired of constantly playing the StraightMan in movies like ''The Dark World'' and ''Film/AvengersAgeOfUltron''.

** 'Film/CarryOnDick'': Creator/KennethWilliams wrote in his diary that everyone (with the exception of Creator/JackDouglas) was so weary during the making of the film. After watching it himself, he wrote:

* [[Creator/Backlash/DCExtendedUniverse DC Extended Universe]]

* Franchise/DCExtendedUniverse:
** ''Film/BatmanVSupermanDawnOfJustice'':
*** Creator/JeremyIrons rather bluntly stated that he felt ''[=BvS=]'' deserved the negative reviews it got, as he found the movie to be "overstuffed" and convoluted.
*** Creator/BenAffleck [[http://www.darkhorizons.com/news/42866/affleck-s-reaction-to-dawn-of-justice-reviews was upset]] over the reaction to the film, especially considering he signed on to escape the stigma of being in ''Film/{{Daredevil}}''. However, Affleck clarified that his reaction was with the criticism of the tone and said he was proud of the final product.
*** Creator/GalGadot later said that she was not a fan of how Wonder Woman was characterized in the film, as she felt Diana would never turn her back on mankind and stop being a hero. She would go on to say that she felt the solo ''Film/WonderWoman2017'' SpinOff "correct[ed]" that mistake by emphasizing the character's warmth and compassion.
*** Creator/HenryCavill admitted that he felt WB had made mistakes with the movie, though he at least praised them for taking risks and trying to do something unique for a superhero film, even if it didn't necessarily work out the way they wanted it to and ended up a "niche" product.
** ''Film/SuicideSquad2016'':
*** Creator/JaredLeto complained about how many of his scenes were cut out, and sarcastically wondered if he was even still in the movie during an interview. Some reports claim that he felt he was misled about just how big his part in the movie would be.
*** In a much less severe case, Creator/DavidAyer later said that in hindsight, he should've gone with ComicBook/TheJoker as the main villain instead of the Enchantress, as a more grounded threat would've been a much better tonal fit. He also said that he would've liked to give the characters a more deserving plot had he gotten to make the sequel. He also owned up to the Joker's [[NeverLiveItDown infamously derided]] "Damaged" tattoo, which he conceded was a "step too far."
*** Producer Jon Berg, who joined the DCEU after ''Batman v Superman'', said the film's story was a major letdown, but praised the characters.
** To say the least, no one involved in the creation of the [[Film/JusticeLeague2017 2017 theatrical cut]] of the ''Justice League'' movie was satisfied with how things turned out, especially given its deeply TroubledProduction, which included rewrites to the script, reshoots to certain scenes, and a change in directors.
*** When being interviewed about ''Film/ArmyOfTheDead'', original director Creator/ZackSnyder said that he won't be "handcuffed" on this one, referring to the ExecutiveMeddling he had to put up with throughout the movie's production. Adding to this is the fact that Snyder also was dealing with a personal tragedy in the form of his adopted daughter committing suicide, which left him sapped of the will to deal with the studio anymore. When asked about the UnintentionalUncannyValley resulting from the CGI covering up Henry Cavill's facial hair in the final product (Snyder had no involvement in the filming of those scenes) on the social media platform Vero, he said, "We all know it never works".
*** Many people involved in the making of the movie expressed disappointment that so little of the material they did for the movie with Snyder ended up in the theatrical cut, including actors Creator/CiaranHinds and Creator/JKSimmons, stuntmen Richard Cetrone and Nick [=McKinless=], storyboard artist Jay Oliva, cinematographer Fabian Wagner and production designer Creator/PatrickTatopoulos. Creator/BenAffleck and Creator/GalGadot had also tweeted in solidarity with the "[=#ReleaseTheSnyderCut=]" movement in November 2019.
*** When asked about Snyder's untouched and unreleased version of the film, Creator/JasonMomoa was quoted saying "It sucks in our business when you can't speak your mind but... Yeah, fuck yeah, I want to see it!" He also wasn't happy with the "talk to fish" lines, as he felt the tongue-in-cheek references to [[ThisLooksLikeAJobForAquaman Aquaman's infamous reputation]] clashed with his and the production's attempts to make the character more badass.
*** Creator/JossWhedon, who replaced Snyder as the director in post-production following the latter's exit, apparently wasn't happy with how the main villain Steppenwolf turned out, as he [[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/joss-whedon-likes-tweets-criticizing-justice-league-villain-1058992 liked a tweet that called him "the worst comic book movie villain of all time"]]. Retrospectively, given how differently Steppenwolf is portrayed in ''Film/ZackSnydersJusticeLeague'', Whedon didn't like the changes he ''[[CreatorsApathy himself]]'' applied to the character. [[note]]It should be noted that he had no control over his design, which was set in place before he was hired.[[/note]] Steppenwolf's actor, Creator/CiaranHinds, also was not happy that a lot of the work he did in Snyder's filmed scenes didn't make it to the theatrical version, as Whedon scrapped much of Steppenwolf's character building and backstory.
*** In a [[https://www.instagram.com/p/BglGdfyFRri/?hl=en&taken-by=henrycavill video]] where he announced the shaving of his infamously troublesome mustache, Creator/HenryCavill assured everyone that what they're seeing isn't CGI. The notorious screenshot of his mouth also flashed in the ending montage. In November 2019, he stated that "''Justice League'' didn't work".
*** Creator/RayFisher ''hated'' having to say the line "Booyah!" for a scene in the reshoots, feeling it reduced Cyborg into a [[UncleTomfoolery stereotypical black comic relief character]]. His backlash was only furthered by how large parts of Cyborg's backstory and character arc got cut out of the theatrical version (all of which was restored in the "Snyder Cut" and went on to be one of the most well-received aspects of the movie, even among negative reviewers). Fisher also accused Whedon of [[HostilityOnTheSet abusive behavior towards the cast and crew]] and creating a toxic work environment, which hasn't helped either. Since then, he's stepped down from his role as Cyborg, and has frequently criticized the studio further.
*** Various other DCEU creative staff also expressed disappointment with how the production was handled and how the final movie turned out. This was partly because they developed their movie to pair with ''Justice League'' in an organic way only to see multiple things get changed or removed altogether, and partly out of solidarity with Creator/ZackSnyder, who helped to get them hired and encouraged their vision. Creator/JamesWan and Creator/JasonMomoa have said [[Film/Aquaman2018 Aquaman's solo movie]] picks up where Snyder's original version of the film ended, while Creator/PattyJenkins said she barely recognized the characters who came from [[Film/WonderWoman2017 her movie]] (notably, Diana being more aggressive in the Whedon scenes).
*** Producer Deborah Snyder (Zack Snyder's wife and co-manager of their production company The Stone Quarry) and executive producer Creator/ChristopherNolan (a good friend of the Snyders) were vocally displeased with how much was changed and both advised Zack to never watch the theatrical cut of the film, with Deborah saying she was sure that seeing it would "break his heart."
*** In an [[https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2021/04/chris-terrio-justice-league-batman-v-superman interview]] with ''Vanity Fair'', Creator/ChrisTerrio called what was done to his script and the film he and Snyder originally envisioned "an act of vandalism", among other shots at the ExecutiveMeddling that plagued this movie and ''Batman v Superman''.
*** [[https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/warner-bros-realized-joss-whedon-justice-league-was-a-piece-of-shit According to one anonymous WB exec]], even the higher-ups did not like the end-product resulting from Whedon's reshoots and rewrites, even if they wouldn't vocally admit it.
--->"When we got to see what Joss actually did, it was stupefying. The robber on the rooftop -- so goofy and awful. The Russian family -- so useless and pointless. Everyone knew it. It was so awkward because nobody wanted to admit what a piece of shit it was."
** ''Film/ZackSnydersJusticeLeague'' -- being a thoroughly beefy ReCut of ''Justice League'' in the vein of Snyder's original intent -- appears to be a project that Creator/WarnerBros wishes they never greenlit. The recut came into existence as a result of [[SendingStuffToSaveTheShow immense fan campaigning]], increasingly vocal support from creators involved in the 2017 version, as well as the likes of [=AT&T=] and [[Creator/WarnerBrosDiscovery WarnerMedia]] seeking exclusive content to bolster their then-upcoming streaming service, [[{{Creator/Max}} HBO Max]], but they began speaking dismissively of the film (if at all) once it was actually completed and released. WB spokesmen have publicly expressed disappointment in the film's metrics (only 36% of HBO Max users finished the entire series), failing its purpose to help drive up subscriptions, [[https://variety.com/2022/film/news/batgirl-ezra-miller-superman-next-dc-head-warner-bros-discovery-1235353666/ and insider reports]] claim that higher-ups felt like they ended up coming out looking weak, investing millions in service of kowtowing to fanboys who wouldn't bring the returns they were looking for (this alleged unwillingness to admit that they were caving into online pressure would likely explain why they made [[InvisibleAdvertising little to no effort in advertising the cut]]).

* Not a super serious instance, but in the leadup to ''Film/MadameWeb2024'''s release, Creator/DakotaJohnson said in interviews that acting against a blue screen left her with an uneasy feeling about the movie's quality, but that she ultimately trusted Creator/SJClarkson as a director. However, comments like this [[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/madame-web-press-tour-dakota-johnson-1235827795/ were interpreted by some people to mean]] that she was openly contemptuous of the film even as she was supposed to be promoting it, with some commentators apparently forgetting that Johnson has a long history of being deadpan and blunt in interviews.

* Brandon T. Jackson regrets making "Big Momma's: Like Father, Like Son" and says that he only did this film for the money and to work with Martin Lawrence. Jackson said that wearing a dress ruined his acting career. This is coming from the same man who wore [[Uncool Undies]] in the movie {{Roll Bounce.}}

* Brandon T. Jackson regrets making "Big Momma's: Like Father, Like Son" and says that he only did this film for the money and to work with Martin Lawrence. Jackson said that wearing a dress ruined his acting career. This is coming from the same man who wore [[Uncool Undies]] in the movie Roll Bounce.

* Brandon T. Jackson regrets making "Big Momma's: Like Father, Like Son" and says that he only did this film for the money and to work with Martin Lawrence. Jackson said that wearing a dress ruined his acting career. This is coming from the same man who wore Uncool Undies in the movie Roll Bounce.

!Other examples

* Reportedly, the second ''ComicBook/{{Asterix}}'' movie suffered from this. The owners of the franchise decided that the movie wasn't ''Asterix''-ish enough, so they dropped all the elements they didn't like for the third movie. Unfortunately for them, said third film was a spectacular failure, while the one they didn't like is still the most critically and commercially successful of all three movies (now five).

* Creator/JulianHolloway later admitted he wasn't remotely proud of his involvement with any of the ''FilmCarryOn'' films, barring ''Film/CarryOnUpTheKhyber''.

*** Both Creator/ChadwickBoseman and Creator/MichaelBJordan grew sick of constantly performing the Wakandan salute for fans. Jordan's case was particularly egregious since [[Comicbook/{{Killmonger}} his character]] ''never performs the action in the film in the first place'' and acting in opposition to the very culture it stands for is a large part of his status as the BigBad.

** Both of Storm's actresses, Creator/HalleBerry and Creator/AlexandraShipp, criticized the films for giving Ororo no emotional depth and nothing to do besides flying around shooting lightning bolts. Berry almost didn't return for ''Film/XMenTheLastStand'' until ''Film/{{Catwoman}}'' became a humiliating flop and she needed the work.

* Creator/RoaldDahl disowned ''Film/WillyWonkaAndTheChocolateFactory''. He wrote the original script for the movie,[[note]]And is the only one credited in the final film[[/note]] but it was heavily rewritten by ''Film/TheOmen1976'' writer David Seltzer. Roald disliked the many changes made to his original script and was also peeved that his choice to play Wonka - Creator/SpikeMilligan - was passed over in favour of Creator/GeneWilder. [[note]] Interestingly enough, when Dahl met Gene in the flesh, Dahl said "I really like Gene, he's a really nice man, who's only fault is he's a bit too nice for his own good. I didn't want Wonka to be too nice for his own good, I wanted him to be too ''creepy' for his own good! [[/note]] It was years before he allowed another of his novels to be adapted for the big screen, and he arranged things so that the novel's sequel ''Literature/CharlieAndTheGreatGlassElevator'' could never be filmed (one reason why the 2005 film of ''Factory'' and most other adaptations end on a note of full closure).

* Even the famously easy-going Creator/JamesGarner had this - he (and several other cast members) derisively called 1970's ''A Man Called Sledge'' "A Man Called Sludge," and he didn't like 1988's ''Film/{{Sunset}}'' in part due to his working relationship with Creator/BruceWillis.

*** When being interviewed about ''Film/ArmyOfTheDead'', original director Creator/ZackSnyder said that he won't be "handcuffed" on this one, referring to the ExecutiveMeddling he had to put up with throughout the movie's production. Adding to this is the fact that Snyder also was dealing with a personal tragedy in the form of his adopted daughter committing suicide, which left him sapped of the will to deal with the studio anymore. When asked about the UnintentionalUncannyValley resulting from the CGI covering up Henry Cavill's facial hair in the final product (Snyder had no involvement in the filming of those scenes) on the social media platform Vero, he said, "We all know itq never works".

* Creator/RoaldDahl disowned ''Film/WillyWonkaAndTheChocolateFactory''. He wrote the original script for the movie,[[note]]And is the only one credited in the final film[[/note]] but it was heavily rewritten by ''Film/TheOmen1976'' writer David Seltzer. Roald disliked the many changes made to his original script and was also peeved that his choice to play Wonka - Creator/SpikeMilligan - was passed over in favour of Creator/GeneWilder. It was years before he allowed another of his novels to be adapted for the big screen, and he arranged things so that the novel's sequel ''Literature/CharlieAndTheGreatGlassElevator'' could never be filmed (one reason why the 2005 film of ''Factory'' and most other adaptations end on a note of full closure).

*** When being interviewed about ''Film/ArmyOfTheDead'', original director Creator/ZackSnyder said that he won't be "handcuffed" on this one, referring to the ExecutiveMeddling he had to put up with throughout the movie's production. Adding to this is the fact that Snyder also was dealing with a personal tragedy in the form of his adopted daughter committing suicide, which left him sapped of the will to deal with the studio anymore. When asked about the UnintentionalUncannyValley resulting from the CGI covering up Henry Cavill's facial hair in the final product (Snyder had no involvement in the filming of those scenes) on the social media platform Vero, he said, "We all know it never works".

** Creator/KarlUrban, while not outright dismissive of the film, also offered some subtle criticism on the decision to [[spoiler: emulate ''The Wrath of Khan'' so much]], opining that the next installment should strive to be more original in its plotting.
* Creator/MarinaSirtis really disliked ''Film/StarTrekNemesis'', saying that she fell asleep during its premiere. She also mentioned wanting to slug the director, Stuart Baird. This made it into the DVD featurette. (They were really hard up for sound bites.)

* Hoo boy, ''Film/{{Caligula}}''. Writer Creator/GoreVidal walked away from production because he hated how director Tinto Brass wanted satire in the film. Brass was then cut loose because producer Bob Guccione wanted hardcore sex involving his Penthouse Pets. Neither Vidal or Brass are officially credited in their roles. Most of the actors (with the unsurprising exception of shame-challenged Creator/HelenMirren and Sir Creator/JohnGielgud, who had a blast making it and saw it three times in the cinema) now look upon it as an OldShame due to its reputation as a high-budget porno; Anneka Di Lorenzo eventually won a lawsuit claiming the film damaged her career (though the punitive damages were overturned on appeal).
** He also wasn't proud of ''Film/MyraBreckinridge'', claiming it missed the point of the book--the director, Michael Sarne, also wasn't proud of it due to executive meddling.

* The Creator/MarxBrothers hated their first film, ''Film/TheCocoanuts'', so much that they tried to buy the film from the distributor to prevent its release. The brothers' effort failed and, despite the film's shortcomings, ''The Cocoanuts'' ultimately went on to be massively successful, leading to other (much better) Marx Bros projects. Groucho said of its two directors, "One didn't understand English and the other didn't understand comedy." Groucho also considered their last film, ''Film/LoveHappy'', as "terrible", and is the only Marx Brothers film Groucho does not mention in his autobiography, ''Groucho and Me''. He considered ''A Night in Casablanca'' the last Marx Brothers film.
** Though this pales in comparison with their first film, ''Humor Risk''. Never seen it? Never even heard of it? That's because Groucho hated the film so much that he went to the trouble of buying ''all'' the copies known and having them destroyed.

* Speaking of the live-action ''Transformers'' films, Creator/PeterCullen was not fond of Optimus Prime's newfound hostility towards humans in ''[[Film/TransformersAgeOfExtinction Age of Extinction]]''. Likewise, he was not happy with his experience in recording ''Film/{{Bumblebee}}'', as he had been brought in for a single day to provide new dialogue for scenes that had already been recorded and animated with [[TheOtherMarty another actor]].