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entertainment2 years ago

Robert Downey Jr. Reveals the "Most Important" Films of His Career

Robert Downey Jr. names The Shaggy Dog and Dolittle as the two most important movies in his career, surprising many by not including Iron Man. He justifies his choices by explaining that The Shaggy Dog convinced Disney to trust him, leading to the opportunity to make Iron Man. Dolittle, despite being a flop, marked his first role after Tony Stark's death and prompted a reevaluation of priorities. Downey also discusses the concept of "content" and distances himself from how others perceive his work.

via The A.V. Club|
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entertainment2 years ago

Robert Downey Jr. Reflects on the Impact of 'Dolittle' and 'Shaggy Dog' in His Career

Robert Downey Jr. considers the ill-reviewed film "Dolittle" to be one of the most important films he has done in the last 25 years, alongside "The Shaggy Dog." He admits to having reservations about the execution of the film and acknowledges the stress it put on his wife, who helped make it marketable. Following the experience, Downey Jr. shifted his priorities and focused on producing a Netflix documentary. He will next be seen in the film "Oppenheimer."

via Deadline|
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entertainment2 years ago

Robert Downey Jr. Reflects on the "Most Important" Films of the Past 25 Years

Robert Downey Jr. names "The Shaggy Dog" and "Dolittle" as the two most important films of his career in the past 25 years, despite their critical and commercial failures. He credits "The Shaggy Dog" for getting Disney to insure him and considers "Dolittle" a missed opportunity that led to a reset of priorities. Downey Jr. also mentions his Netflix documentary "Sr." as a significant project and discusses his upcoming role in Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer."

via NME|
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entertainment2 years ago

"Dolittle: A Life-Changing Experience for Robert Downey Jr."

Robert Downey Jr. reflects on the disappointment of his film "Dolittle," calling it a "two-and-a-half-year wound of squandered opportunity." Despite the critical and financial failure, Downey considers it one of the most important films he's ever made as it led to a reset of his career priorities. The experience prompted him to make changes in his choice of projects and business advisers. Downey is now set to star in Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer" and is excited about playing the role of Lewis Strauss. He initially chose "Dolittle" because it centered around a hero with the superpower of empathy, which he felt was needed in today's world.

via Entertainment Weekly News|
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entertainment2 years ago

Robert Downey Jr. Ranks 'Dolittle' and 'Shaggy Dog' as His Most Important Films in 25 Years, Calls 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' 'Content'

Robert Downey Jr. considers "The Shaggy Dog" and "Dolittle" as the most important films he has done in the last 25 years, despite their lackluster reception. "The Shaggy Dog" marked his return to major studios after a career setback, while "Dolittle" prompted a shift in priorities. Downey Jr. also referred to his documentary about his father as "content." He described "Avengers: Age of Ultron" as "content," but excluded "Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows." Downey Jr. will next appear in Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer."

via Yahoo Entertainment|
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