As a seasoned cinephile who has spent countless hours immersed in the silver screen world, I find Paul Walter Hauser to be a breath of fresh air in Hollywood. His candidness and honesty about his work, even when it’s self-critical, is refreshing and relatable. It’s not often you see an actor who isn’t afraid to rate his own films, especially on platforms like Letterboxd.
In a field often accused of being overly cautious and less than truthful, actor Paul Walter Hauser stands out as a welcome change, known for his openness even to the point of self-criticism. Scrolling through his social media posts, you’ll find him candidly sharing his thoughts, including critiques of his own work. Similar to many movie enthusiasts, he’s also an active participant on Letterboxd, swiftly appraising films with ratings. Notably, it was a recent appraisal of his 2019 film “Richard Jewell” that caught the eye of someone on X, and the attention was garnered because his assessment wasn’t overly complimentary.
In the context of Letterboxd, Paul Walter Hauser acknowledged a user’s comment about his rating for the film “Richard Jewell,” which he both directed by Clint Eastwood and played the main character. The user found it amusing that Hauser rated the movie 3.5 despite his significant role in it. Hauser’s response was straightforward, explaining that while he believes films like “The Shawshank Redemption” deserve a perfect score of 5/5, he thinks it’s reasonable to rate “Richard Jewell” 3.5 because, unlike the classic film, it has not yet achieved lasting acclaim, despite his involvement in it.
If you believe The Shawshank Redemption and Schindler’s List are masterpieces, but find Richard Jewell as just a good movie that deserves to be seen, why should it be unacceptable to give an honest rating? A 3.5 out of 5 isn’t disrespectful; it simply reflects the truth of its quality.
Hauser doesn’t shy away from critiquing movies, and it might irk Doug Liman, Matt Damon, Casey Affleck, or any other actor who appeared in “The Instigators,” where he had a minor role, given that he rated it just 2.5 out of 5 stars. On the contrary, he was quite generous to “Inside Out” (4/5), “Americana” (4/5), and “Cruella” (4.5/5). Interestingly, Hauser not only gave a 4-star rating to the yet-to-be-released Sydney Sweeney film “Americana,” but he also praised his co-star on his personal blog, stating she was among the smartest people he’s collaborated with. In essence, Hauser calls it as he sees it.
‘Richard Jewell’ Was Well-Received by Critics
Richard Jewell, directed by Clint Eastwood and written by Billy Ray, draws inspiration from the 1997 Vanity Fair article “American Nightmare: The Ballad of Richard Jewell” and the 2019 book The Suspect: An Olympic Bombing, the FBI, the Media, and Richard Jewell, the Man Caught in the Middle. The movie portrays the events surrounding the 1996 Centennial Olympic Park bombing, where security guard Richard Jewell (portrayed by Paul Walter Hauser) discovers a bomb during the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia, thus saving numerous lives. Unfortunately, he is later falsely accused of planting the bomb himself. The film also features notable performances by Sam Rockwell, Kathy Bates, Jon Hamm, and Olivia Wilde.
The movie garnered strong praise when it came out, scoring a 77% on Rotten Tomatoes, and was even recognized as one of the top ten films of the year by the National Board of Review. For her performance in the film, Bates was nominated for both a Golden Globe and an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, playing Barbara “Bobi” Jewell, Jewell’s mother. However, despite its critical acclaim, the movie didn’t perform exceptionally well financially, earning $44.6 million against a production budget of $45 million.
To dispute Hauser’s rating for Richard Jewell, you’ll need to acquire it digitally for purchase or rent, as there are no streaming options available at the moment. Additionally, after this film was picked up by trade publications, he has decided to take a break from discussing movies on social media, which could be serious or just a joke. Either way, he always keeps things interesting.
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2024-12-05 22:31