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Jamie Lee Curtis, known for her vibrant and honest personality, has never shied away from speaking her mind, particularly when it comes to discussing her own films. In 2021, the belovedHalloweenstar openly admitted her personal dislike for the horror genre. Additionally, in a candid conversation with The Guardian, Curtis delved into the intricate dynamics of being a woman in the film industry, highlighting that her involvement in horror films has sometimes hindered her recognition as a “woman-in-film darling” due to concerns of exploitation.
While Curtis remains forthright about her preferences, she still holds a deep affection for theHalloweenfranchise that made her famous. Despite her personal aversion to horror movies, she excitedly conveyed her enthusiasm to audiences who caught an early glimpse of footage from the latest installment. However, there are certain past projects that Curtis does not speak about as fondly, with at least one film earning her complete disdain.
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Jamie Lee Curtis Absolutely HatesVirus
During an interview with WENN,Jamie Lee Curtiscandidly expressed her strong distaste for the 1999 filmVirus, ranking it among the worst projects she has ever worked on. In no uncertain terms, she referred to the movie as a “piece of sh*t” and emphasized its poor quality, stating,
“It’s an unbelievably bad movie; just bad from the bottom.”
Curtis is not alone in her opinion, as the sci-fi horror film, directed by John Bruno, received widespread criticism from both audiences and critics alike.
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Originally based on Chuck Pfarrer’s Dark Horse series,Virusaimed to follow in the footsteps of other successful comic book adaptations such asSpawnandBlade. The film even spawned merchandise, including toys and a video game. On paper, the concept of Jamie Lee Curtis and William Baldwin battling an evil alien aboard a tugboat seemed promising.
In summary, Curtis’s frank assessment ofVirusaligns with the general consensus, as the film faced significant backlash for its poor execution. Despite the initial potential of the premise, the end result fell far short of expectations.
Jamie Lee Curtis’VirusWas 1999’s Biggest Disaster
Virusfaced an overwhelmingly negative reception upon its release. The film was a commercial failure, earning only $30 million at the box office, which fell significantly short of its reported $75 million budget. Critics also panned the movie, with renowned reviewer Roger Ebert awarding it a measly one-star rating. Ebert expressed disappointment in the lackluster monster design and the movie’s poor lighting, which he described as making the film “almost unseeable.” In his review, he even went so far as to suggest watching an entirely different movie instead.
The premise ofVirusappears intriguing at first glance. Jamie Lee Curtis portrays Kelly, an ex-Navy officer who becomes the protagonist tasked with saving the day when the crew of a tugboat becomes trapped on a Russian ship infested with robotic aliens that perceive humans as a virus.
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The film also features Donald Sutherland as an alcoholic ship captain, and William Baldwin in the role of an engineer. While the plot may seem somewhat original in retrospect,Virusarrived in a saturated market of ocean-set sci-fi and horror films. Before its release, movies such as James Cameron’sThe Abyss, the Michael Crichton adaptationSphere, andDeep Rising, which shared several plot elements withVirus, had already explored similar themes and settings.
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Source:Looper
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