Chris Pine’s Directorial Debut Faces Audience Walkout, Adding to Career Struggles Post ‘Don’t Worry Darling’
Key Takeaways:
– Hollywood actor Chris Pine’s career seems to be struggling post the controversy of Don’t Worry Darling.
– His directorial debut, Poolman, witnessed a walkout of half the audience at its Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) premiere.
– Pine’s subsequent project, Why, under Disney Animation Studios received a lukewarm response.
– Despite his projects struggling, Pine’s Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves showed some promise.
Chris Pine’s Struggling Career Since Controversy of “Don’t Worry Darling”
Notable Hollywood actor Chris Pine seems to be swimming against the tide as his acting prospects gradually deteriorate following the recent controversy surrounding the film Don’t Worry Darling. The fallout from this movie appears to have cast a pall on Pine’s once-promising career.
Unfortunate Response at Directorial Debut
Adding to the string of career misfires, Pine’s directorial debut, ‘Poolman,’ didn’t quite hit the mark when it met with an unfavorable response. Previewed at the 2023 Toronto Film Festival, Poolman left attendees disenchanted, with several deciding to leave mid-screening. Set in the heart of Los Angeles, Poolman spins an unexpected tale of a pool cleaner stumbling upon a massive water heist — a narrative arc evocative of the classic Chinatown.
The underwhelming premiere was a rough start for Pine, who wore several hats as the producer, co-writer, and star in the movie. Despite its initial disheartening reception, a freshly released trailer has triggered renewed discussion about the film.
Echoing the sentiment of those who witnessed its first run, one user (@rendy_jones) observed on a popular social media platform, “Remember, half the audience at its TIFF premiere walked out, myself included.”
Subsequent Flops and A Glimmer of Hope
However, Poolman wasn’t the only film of Pine’s to fall short of expectations. His projects have continually failed to shine after the much-debated Don’t Worry Darling. One notable ray of hope among these was Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, which managed to stand out despite an overall slump.
Pine’s animated undertaking with Disney Animation Studios, Why, also ended up underperforming. This musical fantasy film was met with minimal enthusiasm from both critics and viewers, raking in a meager $253 million worldwide against a production budget ranging from $175-200 million.
Searching for Lost Stardom
Post-Don’t Worry Darling, it seems Chris Pine has been working hard to regain his place in the limelight. The negative cloud over the film seems to have affected his career, leaving the previously successful actor grappling to regain his footing.
The unfavorable outcomes of his recent ventures do not spell an end for the actor, and there may be brighter days ahead.
His directorial debut, Poolman, is slated to hit theatres on May 10, 2024. Besides, Don’t Worry Darling is now available for streaming on Max.
Will Pine turnaround his dwindling fortunes or will his struggles continue? Only time will tell. As for his fans, they remain hopeful that their favorite actor will soon reclaim his place on Hollywood’s A-list.
