Tom Hanks recently took a lighthearted jab at film critics during his appearance on the Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend podcast. The two-time Oscar winner joked about critics who didn't appreciate his 1996 hit That Thing You Do! His comments come as his latest film Here struggles at the box office. Reflecting on the ups and downs of reviews, Hanks shared that the worst criticism is when people call his films "cute."
He humorously added, "That’s when you ask the wife, ‘Hey, honey, could you take the revolver out of the glove box and hide it somewhere?’"
Later, Hanks shared how, over time, critics' opinions and box office numbers lose their impact. He explained that movies eventually stand on their own, free from labels like "winner" or "loser." With time, films that didn’t succeed initially might find a new audience, while once-popular films can feel outdated and lose their relevance.
O'Brien brought up That Thing You Do!, a Tom Hanks-directed film that initially flopped but later gained cult status. Hanks pointed out how one critic who had trashed the film upon its release came back 20 years later to praise it. He humorously expressed frustration with critics, recalling how one writer had slammed the movie, comparing it to TV-quality production. Yet, two decades later, that same critic referred to it as a cult classic, showing how time can change the way films are viewed.
That Thing You Do!, released in 1996, follows the journey of a small-town boy band that rises to fame with the help of music manager Mr. White, played by Tom Hanks. Although the film didn’t perform well at the box office initially, it gained popularity over time, eventually earning a cult following. The movie's title song even received an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song.
He humorously added, "That’s when you ask the wife, ‘Hey, honey, could you take the revolver out of the glove box and hide it somewhere?’"
Later, Hanks shared how, over time, critics' opinions and box office numbers lose their impact. He explained that movies eventually stand on their own, free from labels like "winner" or "loser." With time, films that didn’t succeed initially might find a new audience, while once-popular films can feel outdated and lose their relevance.
O'Brien brought up That Thing You Do!, a Tom Hanks-directed film that initially flopped but later gained cult status. Hanks pointed out how one critic who had trashed the film upon its release came back 20 years later to praise it. He humorously expressed frustration with critics, recalling how one writer had slammed the movie, comparing it to TV-quality production. Yet, two decades later, that same critic referred to it as a cult classic, showing how time can change the way films are viewed.
That Thing You Do!, released in 1996, follows the journey of a small-town boy band that rises to fame with the help of music manager Mr. White, played by Tom Hanks. Although the film didn’t perform well at the box office initially, it gained popularity over time, eventually earning a cult following. The movie's title song even received an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song.
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