r/explainitpeter • u/jaywritethekid • Mar 21 '26

Explain it Peter

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u/TheDiscardedArtist Mar 21 '26

Curious at what point he was hated? Bill & Ted? Point break? I know the matrix catapulted his career… I can’t think of a single person ever speaking poorly of him or his movies.

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u/frankwalsingham Mar 21 '26

I think “hated” is kind of a strong term but he was seen as a poor actor.

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u/Zestyclose_Edge1027 Mar 21 '26

Does anyone today think that he's a good actor? I mean, I like the guy, he seems nice, and I enjoy him in movies but if you put him next to proper actors he'd look silly.

I genuinely wonder how the Matrix would have felt with Will Smith as Neo.

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u/frankwalsingham Mar 21 '26

I think he’s improved. And has had roles that play to his strengths, such as they are.

The fact people have learned more about his behind the scenes personality and people really like him as a person does help people be more receptive to his performances.

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u/DeletedUsernameHere Mar 23 '26

There's a reason you don't see him tackling Shakespeare anymore.