Tom Hanks, the world-famous actor, decided to share his thoughts on a movie that didn’t quite make the cut. The comedy-drama from 1990, ‘The Bonfire of the Vanities,’ didn’t have many fans. Despite the bad rating on Rotten Tomatoes, for Hanks, it was a valuable lesson rather than a failure.
The Unforgettable Lesson
Lots of people think ‘The Bonfire of the Vanities’ is one of the worst movies ever. But Tom Hanks, who starred in the film, has a different view. Even though the movie has a 15% rating by critics and only 26% audience approval, Hanks sees it as a learning experience.
In an interview, Hanks once said, “It’s one of the crappiest movies ever made.” A bold admission for a film that starred famous actors like Morgan Freeman and Bruce Willis, right? Even so, Hanks found the working experience fascinating and rewarding. He believes that even this failure taught him a lot.
Lessons from Failure
Being a star of hits like ‘Forrest Gump’ and ‘Cast Away,’ Hanks knows a thing or two about success. But he also believes that failures can teach you valuable lessons. In this case, ‘The Bonfire of the Vanities’ helped Hanks realize that you can’t fake genuine connection. It showed him that no matter how hard you try, some things simply don’t work. A lesson we can all learn from, don’t you agree?
Turning Disasters into Insights
The saying, “Not all that glitters is gold,” rings true in this scenario. Sometimes, the worst experiences can teach us the most valuable lessons. Hanks believes that even a flop film can provide insights for growth and learning. Isn’t that a positive way to look at things?
Morgan Freeman’s Thoughts
Hanks’ co-star, Morgan Freeman, however, didn’t share the same sentiments. He wasn’t happy with the movie or his role in it. In fact, he admitted that he never even watched the film! He openly criticized the director, Brian De Palma, saying it felt like he hadn’t understood or liked the original book.
Freeman also thought the casting was off. He believed that Alan Arkin would have been a better fit for his role. But he got the part due to the industry’s push for political correctness, not because he was the best choice. Despite these frustrations, Freeman still gave his best performance.
Wrapping It Up
Every Hollywood story isn’t a success story. But, even the failures offer great chances to learn and grow. Tom Hanks’ experience with ‘The Bonfire of the Vanities’ is a good example of that. Even if the film didn’t succeed, it provided Hanks with a valuable lesson.
Life often gives us unexpected gifts, and sometimes they come from the least likely places. ‘The Bonfire of the Vanities,’ despite being one of the ‘crappiest’ films ever, turned out to be one such valuable gift for Hanks.
Before we go, remember you can catch ‘The Bonfire of the Vanities’ on Prime Video. You never know, you might just find your own small lesson in it. You may even see why Hanks and Freeman had such differing views on it.
Even if the movie wasn’t a winner, it does remind us that sometimes, you may find learning experiences where you least expect it. And remember, even the ‘crappiest’ film can offer a golden lesson.
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