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With a score of 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, David O. Russell’sThe Fighterhas received nothing but positive reviews from both fans and critics. One fan even stated that they have seen the film at least a dozen times since its release.The Fighterwas also nominated for seven Oscars and bagged two of them. Renowned filmmaker Quentin Tarantino is also one of the many fans of the film.
While talking about films that will have a lasting impression on cinema, Quentin Tarantino comparedThe Fighterto the Ben Affleck-directedThe Town.to compare the two films, Quentin Tarantino highlighted the casting of both films and was in favor ofThe Fighter.In doing so, the director might have unintentionally dissed one of the actors inThe Town –Jeremy Renner.
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Did Quentin Tarantino Diss Jeremy Renner?
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In an interview with Vulture,Quentin Tarantinotalked about how many of the movies released recently do not have the“staying power”as the movies of the 90s and the 70s. He added that he isn’t sure that movies likeThe TownorThe Kids Are All Rightwill be talked about a few decades down the line. However, he did reveal that he has a soft spot forThe Fighter.Tarantino stated,“…But The Fighter or American Hustle – those will be watched in thirty years.”
When asked why he believesThe Fighterholds that power, he stated,
“Part of that is the explosion of David O. Russell’s talent, which had always been there but really coalesced in that movie. I think he’s the best actor’s director, along with myself, working in movies today.”
Tarantino then went on to talk about the casting ofThe Fighterand compared it to that ofThe Town’s which he wasn’t a huge fan of for a peculiar reason – everyone was just too gorgeous. However, in doing so, he called Jeremy Renner the least gorgeous guy in the film.
“And The Fighter had impeccable casting. As an example, I really liked The Town, which also came out in 2010. It was a good crime film. However, next to The Fighter, it just couldn’t hold up, because everybody in The Town is beyond gorgeous. Ben Affleck is the one who gets away with it, because his Boston accent is so good. But the crook is absolutely gorgeous. The bank teller is absolutely gorgeous. The FBI guy is absolutely gorgeous. The town whre, Blake Lively, is absolutely gorgeous. Jeremy Renner is the least gorgeous guy, and he’s pretty fcking good-looking.”
Was that a subtle dig at Hawkeye or was that not Tarantino’s intention? Whatever may be the case, we simply cannot overlook the charismaJeremy Rennerbrings to the screen with his presence!
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Quentin Tarantino CallsThe Town “Phony”
Despite the fact that most critics agreeBen Affleck’sThe Townis written smartly and has a great cast, Tarantino would beg to differ. While comparing the film’s casting to that ofThe Fighter’s, he ended up callingThe Towna phony.
“…If you look at The Fighter and you look at those sisters, they’re just so magnificent. When you see David O. Russell cast those sisters, and you see Ben Affleck cast Blake Lively, you may’t compare the two movies. One just shows how phony the other is.”
It looks like Tarantino really wasn’t a fan ofThe Town’s casting. Do you agree with him or do you believe Affleck did a good job?
The Townis available to stream on Hulu and you can rent/buyThe Fighteron Prime Video.
Source:Vulture
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A connoisseur of all things horror, fantasy, and the occasional chick flick, Mishkaat has been penning pieces for FandomWire since 2022. She started off as an intern and has worked her way up to a Senior Writer with over 2000 articles to her name.Outside of entertainment, she has also written well-researched medical content as a freelance writer and has experience in social media management.When not writing, you may find her relaxing with a romance novel and a tall glass of iced coffee in her hand or watching re-runs of ‘Supernatural’ and ‘The Office.’
