# I refuse to see a movie with (actor/actress) in it **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [May 17, 2002, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-refuse-to-see-a-movie-with-actor-actress-in-it/109609 "2002-05-17T20:08:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Corixidae](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9d8465/32.png) [@Corixidae](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Corixidae)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2002, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-refuse-to-see-a-movie-with-actor-actress-in-it/109609/21 "2002-05-17T22:44:24Z")
Juliette Lewis. ---
**Author:** ![Otto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Otto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Otto)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2002, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-refuse-to-see-a-movie-with-actor-actress-in-it/109609/22 "2002-05-17T23:37:40Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by TV time \* > \*\*Paulie Shore > Adam Sandler > Tom Green > > And if he ever makes a movie, Andy Dick. \*\* All of the above except Andy Dick who, although wretched in “Dude Where’s My Car?” was not sufficiently wretched to make the movie itself unwatchable. Thanks you chapter selection on DVD! Oh, and I can still stand to watch “Charlie’s Angels” despite Tom Green’s bit part. At least we know he won’t be in the sequel (see what happens when you split up with the producer?). And add to the list Joe Peschi. I can’t stand him. I can’t stand impersonations of him. I want to squeeze his head in a large vice, except that he would undoubtedly whine annoyingly about it in his whiney annoying voice. Add to that his cavalier attitude about violence toward women. Yeah Joe, go beat up Sinead O’Connor for tearing up a picture of the Pope, that’ll teach her to respect the prince of peace! (but gee maybe she was right about that whole “the Pope is complicit in the abuse of children” thing after all, huh?) Jackass. ---
**Author:** ![ladybug](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/46a35a/32.png) [@ladybug](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ladybug)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2002, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-refuse-to-see-a-movie-with-actor-actress-in-it/109609/23 "2002-05-17T23:58:23Z")
Helen Hunt. I don’t know what it is about her, but I can’t stand her. And of course, Adam Sandler. ---
**Author:** ![SmackFu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/53a042/32.png) [@SmackFu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SmackFu)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2002, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-refuse-to-see-a-movie-with-actor-actress-in-it/109609/24 "2002-05-18T00:03:45Z")
Hilary Swank. Uggh. ---
**Author:** ![LolaBaby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@LolaBaby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LolaBaby)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2002, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-refuse-to-see-a-movie-with-actor-actress-in-it/109609/25 "2002-05-18T00:14:18Z")
Jim Carrey/Penelope Cruz ---
**Author:** ![parsnip](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/parsnip/32/4564_2.png) [@parsnip](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/parsnip)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2002, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-refuse-to-see-a-movie-with-actor-actress-in-it/109609/26 "2002-05-18T00:18:58Z")
Tom Cruise (gave me the willies for many years) Christopher Walken (used to enjoy his characters, now just afraid of him) Tom Berringer (just can’t act) ---
**Author:** ![JKilez](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e5b9ba/32.png) [@JKilez](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JKilez)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2002, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-refuse-to-see-a-movie-with-actor-actress-in-it/109609/27 "2002-05-18T00:21:29Z")
Bill Paxton (expect in James Cameron’s films) Helen Hunt Adam Sandler Kevin Costner Movies that have Michael Bay in the credits anywhere. ---
**Author:** ![typhoon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ed8c4c/32.png) [@typhoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/typhoon)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2002, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-refuse-to-see-a-movie-with-actor-actress-in-it/109609/28 "2002-05-18T00:43:22Z")
Carrot Top. ---
**Author:** ![pepperlandgirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f17d59/32.png) [@pepperlandgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pepperlandgirl)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2002, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-refuse-to-see-a-movie-with-actor-actress-in-it/109609/29 "2002-05-18T01:47:55Z")
Helen Hunt. Any member of the Scientology cult. I figure I don’t need to be donating money to the crazies… ---
**Author:** ![Mephisto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/48db29/32.png) [@Mephisto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mephisto)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2002, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-refuse-to-see-a-movie-with-actor-actress-in-it/109609/30 "2002-05-18T02:49:58Z")
Lou Diamond Philips. Julia Roberts. Ben Affleck Matt Damon (I think . . . _Good Will Hunting_ guy). Most of the Baldwins. > [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by carnivorousplant \* > \*\*Whats-his-name. > The Scientologist. \*\* John Travolta? I’ve got mixed feelings about him. I absolutely hate his cultmate, though, the flake from _Cheers_ and the movie about the talking animals (or was it kids . . . whatever, they were the same flick anyhow). ---
**Author:** ![ftg](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ftg/32/2801_2.png) [@ftg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ftg)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2002, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-refuse-to-see-a-movie-with-actor-actress-in-it/109609/31 "2002-05-18T03:19:27Z")
Egad, no one’s mentioned Freddie Prinze Jr. yet? The canonical example of a talentless actor making horrible films. I used to avoid Kirstie Alley but _Nevada_ and _Deconstructing Harry_ (Hi Woody!) are pretty good. Minor characters though. Jane Fonda has been out of the business for a long time, I was hoping for a return after divorcing Ted but she’s Born Again now. Tom Cruise is on my no-no list, but for bad acting and not being aware of it. (Jaw clenching is not acting.) Altho’ the S\*\*\*\*\*\*\*y stuff doesn’t help. Bad news **TV time** , Andy’s in several films. Lot’s of cameos. ---
**Author:** ![Stinkum](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/439d5e/32.png) [@Stinkum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stinkum)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2002, 4:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-refuse-to-see-a-movie-with-actor-actress-in-it/109609/32 "2002-05-18T04:38:02Z")
Bruce Willis. Something about him I can’t stand. Tom Green. I feel he should apologize to the human race for existing. ---
**Author:** ![Joe\_Cool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ecb155/32.png) [@Joe\_Cool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joe_Cool)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2002, 4:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-refuse-to-see-a-movie-with-actor-actress-in-it/109609/33 "2002-05-18T04:49:53Z")
Wow, so many good choices listed here that I hadn’t thought of! I actively avoid: Tom Green, Tom Cruise (except Risky Business. Top Gun was ok too, in spite of his best efforts), Hugh Grant and Richard Gere. Add Robert Redford since he turned 50 and dedicated his life to making Chick Movies. And I’m gonna choke somebody next time I’m forced to see Pretty Woman. The only thing remotely good about that movie is that George Costanza is in it. (“Gosh, I’m this lonely and crying on the inside billionaire who is fed up with classy women and can’t get a date. These last few days have opened my eyes and I see now that I need you, a whore, to run away with me and complete my existence”) But the one who really is the king of movies that eat a bowl full of suck: Kevin Costner. I avoid him at all costs these days. I liked Robin Hood (in spite of him) and the Untouchables (ditto), so I kept trying to give him another chance, but I just can’t stomach his monotone inexpressive voice and inability to act anymore. Gaah! Feels good to vent. ---
**Author:** ![Tim\_R.Mortiss](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tim_r.mortiss/32/142_2.png) [@Tim\_R.Mortiss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tim_R.Mortiss)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2002, 6:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-refuse-to-see-a-movie-with-actor-actress-in-it/109609/34 "2002-05-18T06:47:49Z")
Tom Cruise. Nobody can touch him for being the Kiss Of F\*\*king Death for any movie. Die a thousand goat-felching deaths, TC!..TRM ---
**Author:** ![hillbillycavewoman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/bc8723/32.png) [@hillbillycavewoman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hillbillycavewoman)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2002, 6:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-refuse-to-see-a-movie-with-actor-actress-in-it/109609/35 "2002-05-18T06:58:14Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Annie-Xmas \* > \*\*\*\* Woody Allen. [/b}. The man is repulsive and morally bankrupt. \*\* Ditto on that. I never conscously decided to boycott his work; it’s just that the sight and/or mention of him makes me remember what one writer called him: “Every Single Mother’s Nightmare” As a single mother myself, (with a beautiful daughter), I can’t ignore that hideous aspect of his life and I can’t get past it. Too bad, since I used to enjoy his movies. :mad: ---
**Author:** ![Fionn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/a587f6/32.png) [@Fionn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fionn)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2002, 7:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-refuse-to-see-a-movie-with-actor-actress-in-it/109609/36 "2002-05-18T07:00:25Z")
Haley Joel Osmont. I couldn’t watch all of _The Sixth Sense_ just because I found him so annoying. His whispering of every line, or so it seemed, grated on my nerves. I had no desire to see _Pay It Forward_ and my desire to see _A.I._ wasn’t strong enough to overcome his presence. ---
**Author:** ![yosemite](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/3ab097/32.png) [@yosemite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yosemite)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2002, 8:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-refuse-to-see-a-movie-with-actor-actress-in-it/109609/37 "2002-05-18T08:10:43Z")
I’d never deprive myself of seeing a really outstanding movie, no matter who was in it. I just don’t dislike anyone that much. However, a few people are “not favorites” and their presence in a film is a zero draw. (Meaning, I may see the movie, but their presence is, if anything, a detriment.) - One of these actors is Robert Taylor (I watch a lot of old movies, OK?). Blech. He can’t act. - Also, Rock Hudson. He’s OK I guess, but he leaves me flat. (I liked him in “Giant”, though.) - Joan Crawford. Scary woman. - Susan Hayward. Too “aware of her beauty”. (Vanity? Overacting? Whatever.) - I’m not too crazy about Sylvester Stallone. It has to be a REALLY good movie for me to see it if he’s in it. - Tom Green and Adam Sandler seem to be very annoying, but since I’ve never seen any of their movies, I have no idea if I’d like them or hate them. ---
**Author:** ![El\_Elvis\_Rojo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/898d66/32.png) [@El\_Elvis\_Rojo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Elvis_Rojo)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2002, 11:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-refuse-to-see-a-movie-with-actor-actress-in-it/109609/38 "2002-05-18T11:26:04Z")
I’m glad to see I’m not the only one who hates Ben Afflek, although there don’t seem to be enough of you out there annoyed by his presence. Not a big Nicholas Cage fan, either, although **the Rock** was a great movie. ---
**Author:** ![Miss\_Mapp](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/miss_mapp/32/369_2.png) [@Miss\_Mapp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miss_Mapp)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2002, 12:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-refuse-to-see-a-movie-with-actor-actress-in-it/109609/39 "2002-05-18T12:07:39Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Stinkum: \* > **Bruce Willis. Something about him I can’t stand.** For me, it’s that smirking smugness that he carried through the first part of his career. I could never stand to see _Moonlighting_ or any of his early movies just because I hated the sight of his smirky face. Robert Montgomery annoys me for similar reasons. However, to be fair, I liked Willis’ work in _Twelve Monkeys_ and _The Sixth Sense_, primarily because that smug quality was absent. Also, I discovered that, whaddaya know, the man can actually act when called to. I never was a big fan of Woody Allen–I liked some of his movies, didn’t like others–but now I am among those who find him too creepy to watch. Turner Classic Movies is spotlighting him this month, and every so often, there is a promo where he says (quoting best as I can from memory): “I get the roles I get for two reasons: intellectual roles for the way I look, and perverts for the way I am.” And every time I hear it, I think that that may have been funny when he originally said it…but it really doesn’t strike me that way now. ---
**Author:** ![Typo\_Negative](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/typo_negative/32/484_2.png) [@Typo\_Negative](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Typo_Negative)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2002, 12:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-refuse-to-see-a-movie-with-actor-actress-in-it/109609/40 "2002-05-18T12:15:52Z")
Woody Allen. Any woman who has to kiss him on-screen should get an automatic Oscar Nomination for not wretching. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-refuse-to-see-a-movie-with-actor-actress-in-it/109609.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-refuse-to-see-a-movie-with-actor-actress-in-it/109609.md?page=3)