Interesting argument posed by David Thomson yesterday, that Brad Pitt’s career might actually be in a spot of bother. The basic thrust of his mini-thesis is that the Pittster
“is utterly exposed. He hasn’t had a release since Mr & Mrs Smith, and Babel in 10 weeks has earned about $20m (£10.2m) and is playing at 250 theatres across the nation. The way he’s fading away at the age of 43, he could be an actress.”
A bit rough to judge Pitt purely on Babel’s box office – it was always too art house to make a fortune. But it is true that he might be in danger of losing his golden boy box office potential, especially with some up and comers finally hitting their stride:
“Damon is flying now. Leonardo DiCaprio has become the actor promised for so long. Daniel Craig can probably do what he wants. There are new young actors coming out of every hole in the ground.”
So Pitt’s status as opening weekend guarantee and most wanted blockbustery actor could be on the wane. But why should he care? He’s obviously made enough money to never go hungry again and – more importantly – that slightly mean actress comparison could be a blessing in disguise.
He will get older and less attractive. It happens. But that might be a good thing. Pitt’s pretty boy looks have always overshadowed and undermined his acting, while increasing his box office potential. So maybe as he gets older and less attractive he’ll finally get some respect.
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