Critics Personally Attack Trump Supporter Zachary Levi

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Zachary Levi hasn’t been canceled by Hollywood for supporting President Donald Trump.

Not yet, at least.

The star keeps saying he has new projects that should keep him busy. He’s one of the lucky ones.

Conservative actors are routinely punished for their beliefs. The New Blacklist is alive and well.

It’s important to note that just because “Shazam!” actor avoided formal professional repercussions for his opinions, it doesn’t imply that certain film critics didn’t use his beliefs as a means of criticism against him.

It happened this weekend.

As a movie enthusiast, I found Indiewire’s critique of Levi’s “The Unbreakable Boy” to be more of a passionate political manifesto than an unbiased film review. It appears to have been written with an assumption that the majority of its readers are non-religious individuals, which seems to exclude those who hold religious beliefs from fully appreciating the review.

In this movie, we see Levi portraying the role of a father to a child who has both autism and brittle bone disease. This inspiring tale is based on true events, produced by Lionsgate, and skillfully directed by Jon Gunn, known for his work in “Ordinary Angels.

It deserves a sober hearing. All films do.

Currently, let’s examine how the Indiewire critic interacts with the work at hand. The critique begins on a less favorable note, delving into discussions about distinguishing the artwork from its creator.

It’s challenging to perceive Zachary Levi in the role of a struggling father of an autistic child, given that he is well-known for expressing support for someone who claims that vaccines lead to autism.

It gets worse.

As a movie enthusiast, I can’t help but imagine how a production from Kingdom Story Company, known for heartfelt stories like “I Still Believe” and “Jesus Revolution,” might offer a fragile comfort to an imaginary couple grappling with the challenges of raising a child with intellectual differences. However, this situation could become significantly more difficult if the administration backed by Levi decides to dismantle the Department of Education. This decision, if implemented, could substantially reduce the educational opportunities for children already at risk of being left behind.

In this analysis, we’re discussing a film review, not a gathering of assumptions or an opinion piece as one might find on MSNBC. Regarding Levi, the author describes his peculiar combination of broad smiles and apparent ignorance in an unusual manner.

It’s worth mentioning that Indiewire’s Facebook page allowed viewers to express their criticism towards the critic’s perceived lack of professionalism.

Harrison Boyd: This review seems overly judgmental and biased based solely on Zachary Levi’s political affiliations. Just because he supported Trump doesn’t automatically mean he agrees with everything Trump does. It’s important to evaluate the work itself, not its connection to politics. As a father of an autistic child, this trailer was particularly moving for me, causing me to shed tears.

John Bowen states that one’s political views, whether they align with his or not, should not influence our evaluation of his acting performance in a movie. Instead, we should provide an objective critique of the film itself. If IndieWire continues to mix politics and movie reviews, it seems foolish and I plan to unsubscribe.

Aaron Acuna: Critique is poor, suggesting Indie Wire lacks understanding of actors’ roles. If one can’t distinguish an actor’s personal beliefs from their on-screen characters, they should refrain from discussing cinema, any subject matter, and perhaps even writing altogether.

Andrew Boat’s Comment: Man, the people here writing just can’t seem to separate their political views from unconnected art pieces. It appears that their opinions on this movie are more a reflection of their own politics rather than the quality of the work itself.

Alex Kay’s comment leaves me pondering if the critic might have reviewed SCREAM 6 without bringing up Melissa Barrera’s stance on Palestine within the same critique.

This critic isn’t alone.

The Hollywood Reporter’s review of “The Unbreakable Boy” features this aside.

As I sat down in the cinema, I found myself drawn to the charismatic screen presence of Levi. On the surface, he was captivating and engaging, a performer who effortlessly drew you into the story. However, as the plot delved deeper into the character’s complexities, I couldn’t help but feel that Levi struggled to convincingly portray the darker dimensions of his role. It left me questioning whether his on-screen charm was truly reflective of his off-screen abilities. A thought-provoking performance, undoubtedly, but one that leaves you pondering if he might have bitten off more than he could chew.

Could one assume that this critic would make similar comments about Alec Baldwin, an actor who had a string of controversial news stories preceding him before the unfortunate incident where he inadvertently fired a prop gun and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of “Rust”?

This journalist has heard around a dozen recent conversations with Levi. He always seems genuine, considerate, and positive. It’s hard to know for sure what actors are like away from the camera, but there’s not much indication that Levi turns into a monster when the filming ends.

Just the opposite.

Let’s evaluate the quality of his on-screen performance objectively, without letting our opinions of his personal beliefs influence us. After all, that’s what our readers expect and deserve. This principle also applies to Levi and his co-stars.

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2025-02-23 17:03