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The Movie Kristen Stewart Wants To Erase From History: "I Found It Horrible"
Kristen Stewart openly expresses her dislike for the film 'Charlie's Angels', stating it was not a pleasant experience to make.
Kristen Stewart has a career that few people in the industry can recount; from child star in major commercial blockbusters to lead in independent films, collaborating with niche directors like Olivier Assayas and Kelly Reichardt.
Taking such significant creative risks can, however, yield both successes and disappointments. Stewart received much acclaim and recognition for her portrayal of Princess Diana in Spencer and her recurring collaboration with Assayas, including the films Clouds of Sils Maria and Personal Shopper. But amidst all those wonderful projects, there are also films she would prefer to erase from history.
One of them is Charlie's Angels from 2019. This action-comedy film is a remake of the 2000 version featuring Lucy Liu, Drew Barrymore, and Cameron Diaz. The story follows a trio of crime-fighting women who work together to defeat evil. Almost twenty years later, it was remade, starring Stewart, Naomi Scott, and Ella Balinska.
Charlie's Angels was written and directed by Elizabeth Banks, who also stars in the film alongside Djimon Hounsou, Sam Claflin, Noah Centineo, Nat Faxon, and Patrick Stewart.
Although the film received a less favorable reception than the original, many still enjoyed having another film in this genre with a fully female cast, which remains rare. However, that did not mean it was a pleasant experience for Stewart.
She said: "At the time it seemed like a good idea. I really found it horrible to make that movie. Honestly, those three [from the original], you can’t match them - Cameron, Lucy, and Drew. I love that film, which says a lot."
Charlie's Angels was not a huge success. The film received mixed reviews from critics with a score of 52% on Rotten Tomatoes. Both USA Today and Variety labeled the film as one of the biggest box office disappointments of 2019.
Ultimately, the film grossed $73.3 million worldwide against an estimated production budget of $48-55 million and an estimated marketing budget of $50 million.
Though some stars feel obligated to speak only positively about their work, it's refreshing that Stewart is so candid about her experiences, thereby taking some of the gloss off filmmaking.
We often assume every production is fun and enjoyable, but in reality, many of those processes are exhausting. You can do your utmost, only to see a final product that is entirely different from what you envisioned. Perhaps her honesty encourages others to be open about their experiences, as not everything that glitters is gold.
Taking such significant creative risks can, however, yield both successes and disappointments. Stewart received much acclaim and recognition for her portrayal of Princess Diana in Spencer and her recurring collaboration with Assayas, including the films Clouds of Sils Maria and Personal Shopper. But amidst all those wonderful projects, there are also films she would prefer to erase from history.
Remake
One of them is Charlie's Angels from 2019. This action-comedy film is a remake of the 2000 version featuring Lucy Liu, Drew Barrymore, and Cameron Diaz. The story follows a trio of crime-fighting women who work together to defeat evil. Almost twenty years later, it was remade, starring Stewart, Naomi Scott, and Ella Balinska.
Charlie's Angels was written and directed by Elizabeth Banks, who also stars in the film alongside Djimon Hounsou, Sam Claflin, Noah Centineo, Nat Faxon, and Patrick Stewart.
Horrible
Although the film received a less favorable reception than the original, many still enjoyed having another film in this genre with a fully female cast, which remains rare. However, that did not mean it was a pleasant experience for Stewart.
She said: "At the time it seemed like a good idea. I really found it horrible to make that movie. Honestly, those three [from the original], you can’t match them - Cameron, Lucy, and Drew. I love that film, which says a lot."
Mixed Reviews
Charlie's Angels was not a huge success. The film received mixed reviews from critics with a score of 52% on Rotten Tomatoes. Both USA Today and Variety labeled the film as one of the biggest box office disappointments of 2019.
Ultimately, the film grossed $73.3 million worldwide against an estimated production budget of $48-55 million and an estimated marketing budget of $50 million.
Exhausting
Though some stars feel obligated to speak only positively about their work, it's refreshing that Stewart is so candid about her experiences, thereby taking some of the gloss off filmmaking.
We often assume every production is fun and enjoyable, but in reality, many of those processes are exhausting. You can do your utmost, only to see a final product that is entirely different from what you envisioned. Perhaps her honesty encourages others to be open about their experiences, as not everything that glitters is gold.
