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Brad Pitt names his worst film of all time, it was a "disaster"

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Published 22:05 14 Dec 2022 GMT

Brad Pitt names his worst film of all time, it was a "disaster"

The American actor has opened up about one of the films he was not proud of

Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle

While we may know him from box-office smashes like Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood and Fight Club, it turns out that not everything Brad Pitt touches turns to cinematic gold.

The American actor once opened up about one of his own films likening it to somewhat of a train-wreck.

Brad Pitt called one of his own films a "disaster".
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Brad Pitt, 58, has a whole arsenal of films that are not short from perfection.

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With a career spanning decades and a whole cabinet of accolades including two Academy Awards, a British Academy Film Award, two Golden Globe Awards and a Primetime Emmy Award - Pitt has certainly earned his place in Hollywood as an A-lister.

However, a certain film from the nineties has acted as the one of the exceptions with the Bullet Train star dubbing it a total "disaster".

And that exception is the 1997 thriller-drama, The Devil's Own, directed by Alan J. Pakula.

The plot of the alleged 90s flop follows Tom, an NYC policeman played by Harrison Ford, who lets Rory, a visiting Irishman played by Pitt, stay in his house as a favour to a friend.

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Pitt starred alongside Harrison Ford in the film.
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As the plot develops, Tom soon begins to realise that Rory is actually a notorious IRA terrorist.

Joining Pitt and Harrison were Margaret Colin, Julia Stiles and Treat Williams - a cast full of very talented actors.

However, in an interview with Newsweek, Pitt dubbed The Devil's Own his worst film to date.

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Hailing it as a "disaster" and "the most irresponsible bit of filmmaking, if you can even call it that, that I’ve ever seen," it's clear that the Mr. and Mrs. Smith star did not hold the film in high regards.

Pitt continued: "I couldn't believe it. I don't know why anyone would want to continue making that movie. We had nothing."

"I don't know why anyone would want to continue making that movie."
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Delving into the behind-the-scenes of the writing process some more, Pitt continued: "We had no script. Well, we had a great script but it got tossed for various reasons.

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"To have to make something up as you go along--Jesus, what pressure! It was ridiculous," he revealed.

When asked why he didn't simply just "walk away" from the film, Pitt replied, explaining that he was contractually obliged to remain.

The Seven actor said: "I tried to [leave] when there was a week before shooting and we had 20 pages of dogs***.

"The script that I had loved was gone. I guess people just had different visions and you can't argue with that," Pitt added.

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Regardless of Pitt's views and the critical reception of the film, the 59-year-old certainly continued to make smash movies including the upcoming Babylon which is set to be released for January 2023.

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Topics: Film and TV, Celebrity, Brad Pitt

Rhiannon Ingle
Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle is a Senior Journalist at Tyla, specialising in TV, film, travel, and culture. A graduate of the University of Manchester with a degree in English Literature, she honed her editorial skills as the Lifestyle Editor of The Mancunian, the UK’s largest student newspaper. With a keen eye for storytelling, Rhiannon brings fresh perspectives to her writing, blending critical insight with an engaging style. Her work captures the intersection of entertainment and real-world experiences.

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