I find it funny hearing interviews with actors who complain about the movies they've done and how it has no artistic merit or integrity, basically it's below them. Shia LaBeouf is one recent actor lamenting his movies, it's as though someone forced him to make The Transformers or the last Indiana Jones movie because now all he wants to do is make real movies with real directors, something worthy of his talents, his gift. I wonder if he'd be saying the same thing if he was still on the Disney channel doing Even Stevens or some other T.V show that didn't make him as rich as those movies have made him. I think it's disrespectful to the fans when you make such inane comments because without them you wouldn't get to showcase your mediocre talents that they appreciate by flocking to see your films. I think Shia LaBeouf is a decent actor with limited range but he has yet to show me anything more but since he's only going to be making real movies perhaps I'll see something different.
I have always appreciated actors who know what there strengths are and make movies that compliment their limited range, basically if it ain't broke don't fix it. We all have favorite actors and actresses that we enjoy watching and the movies they make because it brings us comfort and for the most part we know we'll be entertained.
Of course there are actors and actresses who fluctuate between making blockbusters and independent movies because on one hand it makes them money and on the other it taps into their creative outlet. The other reason they make blockbusters is that they may have a pet project they want made, so a studio will front them the money when they finish their obligation with the blockbuster. This can be a win win for both the studio and the actor or actress because if the blockbuster takes off and does huge business the studios profits go up and if the pet project by the actor or actress does well and even scores an academy award or other awards that's even more profit and acclaim for the studio.
I think when these people complain about the movies they make they forget that it doesn't last forever, because fame is fleeting and when no one is calling you to act in their movies at that point you'd take anything. I've read interviews of those who got a second chance and are just thankful to be working no matter what film or T.V show they're making because the bottom line is they know how lucky they are to be working and making a living.
