16 celebrities who famously trashed their own movies

Stephanie MarcusAug 20, 2020, 20:29 IST

Some actors have had a few issues with past films.Jason Merritt/Getty Images, Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Netflix, Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM

Some actors have had some not-so-great things to say about some of their films.
Stars like Charlize Theron and Jamie Lee Curtis have openly called some of their films bad.
Other actors, like Katherine Heigl and Jim Carrey, have had a few issues with the content of some of their movies.

Although many actors love what they do, they don't always have affection for some of their past roles.

Whether they've called out films for negative messages or terrible plots, some stars have been pretty open about their past cinematic regrets.

Here are 16 celebrities who have some not-so-great things to say about movies they've starred in.

Charlize Theron said "Reindeer Games" (2000) was a "bad, bad movie."

Charlize Theron said "Reindeer Games" was her least favorite film. Neilson Barnard/Getty Images

Miriam Margolyes, who played Professor Sprout, has said she isn't a huge fan of the "Harry Potter" movies.

Miriam Margolyes played Professor Sprout in two "Harry Potter" films" "Chamber of Secrets" and "Deathly Hallows - Part 2." Jeff Spicer/Getty Images/Warner Bros. Pictures

Mark Wahlberg has called "The Happening" (2008) a "bad movie."

Mark Wahlberg is an actor and producer. Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images

George Clooney hasn't tried to defend "Batman and Robin" (1997).

George Clooney played Batman in the film. Jeff Spicer/Getty Images

Christopher Plummer has said "The Sound of Music" (1965) isn't his "cup of tea."

Christopher Plummer played Captain von Trapp in the film. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Halle Berry has not been shy about her disdain for "Catwoman" (2004).

Halle Berry won a Razzie for her role in it. Rob Kim/Getty Images

The fighter-pilot film "Stealth" (2005) isn't one of Jamie Foxx's favorites.

Jamie Foxx has said promoting it was difficult. Getty

Channing Tatum isn't a fan of the military film "G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra" (2009).

Channing Tatum's first role was on the show "CSI: Miami." Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Sally Field hasn't had great things to say about "The Amazing Spider-Man" (2012) and its sequel.

Sally Field said she mostly took the role to work with a beloved producer. Charley Gallay/Getty Images for TCM

Actor and comedian Jim Carrey condemned the "level of violence" in the movie "Kick-Ass 2" (2013).

Jim Carrey played Colonel Stars and Stripes in "Kick-Ass 2." Charles Sykes/Invision/AP

Brad Pitt had some issues with "The Devil's Own" (1997).

Brad Pitt apparently didn't love the film. Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Netflix

Katherine Heigl has issues with her character in "Knocked Up" (2007) — and the film as a whole.

Katherine Heigl didn't like her character in "Knocked Up." Cindy Ord/Getty Images

Shia LaBeouf has called the "Transformers" films "dated."

Shia LaBeouf starred in the "Transformers" series for years. Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images

Ben Affleck has used his hatred of some films to inspire him to do others.

Ben Affleck has played a hero more than once. Emma McIntyre/Getty Images

Robert Pattinson has been open about disliking the "Twilight" movies and their source material.

Robert Pattinson played Edward Cullen in the "Twilight" franchise. Jason Merritt/Getty Images

Jamie Lee Curtis has said "Virus" (1999) is her worst film.

Jamie Lee Curtis said "Virus" is "so bad that it's shocking." Jason Merritt/Getty Images

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