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Tom Hanks humorously criticized movie critics on the Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend podcast, referring to them as "cocksuckers" while defending his 1996 directorial debut, 'That Thing You Do!'. He noted that perceptions of films can change over time, as seen with the film's cult status. Hanks also discussed superhero fatigue, suggesting audiences are now seeking new stories beyond familiar superhero narratives.
Tom Hanks humorously criticized movie critics on the "Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend" podcast, calling them "cocksuckers" and arguing that time, rather than reviews, ultimately determines a film's success. He cited his 1996 film "That Thing You Do!" as an example, which was initially dismissed by critics but later became a cult classic. Hanks emphasized that a movie's lasting impact is more significant than its initial reception.
Tom Hanks, appearing on the "Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend" podcast, criticized movie critics, calling them "c--ksuckers," while discussing the evolving nature of film reception in Hollywood. He reflected on how time affects a movie's legacy, citing his own experience with "That Thing You Do!" which was initially poorly received but later became a cult classic. Hanks emphasized the unpredictable nature of film success and expressed no desire to retire, stating he only works on projects that are either good or fun.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie has received a 54% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, but a 98% audience score. The author suggests that movie critics may be out of touch with video game adaptations, while TV critics have a better sense of them. The article provides examples of TV shows and recent video game movies with close critic and audience scores. The author argues that the opinions of movie critics may not matter in this case, as the movie is likely to be a lot of fun and make a lot of money.