Why Gerard Butler Doesn't Get Many Movie Offers Anymore

Gerard Butler made his film debut in 1997 opposite British acting legends Judi Dench and Billy Connolly in 1997’s Mrs. Brown. But it took ten years for Butler to finally make a breakthrough as a leading man -- which he did in Zack Snyder’s fantasy war film 300.
The role of King Leonidas not only gained Butler worldwide recognition but gave him opportunities as an action star and romantic lead in movies like Law Abiding Citizen, The Ugly Truth, The Bounty Hunter, and Rocknrolla.
But lately, Butler seems to be missing from the Hollywood spotlight. After all, Hollywood is a strange place where one day you’re a big shot and the next your phone stops ringing. Here’s why Gerard Butler doesn’t get movie offers anymore.
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Late bloomer | 0:00
Accent accidents | 1:46
Box office blunders | 2:27
Critical drain train | 3:08
CGI reliance | 3:57
Rom-com stomp | 4:34
Behind-the-scenes letdowns | 5:17
What's next? | 6:14
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[@Looper]

What Gerard Butler role was your favorite? The Phantom? Sam Childers? King Leonidas? Mike Banning? Stoick the Vast? Let us know in the comments below!

[@CopperLeagueGaming]

Tullus Aufidius

[@ThomasK96]

Looper the phantom of the opera. ...that what i thank wen i when I hear his name

[@thebarnacle1000]

Law Abiding Citizen! it's Fucking Awesome! why don't you mention it as a positive thing here?

[@miketestani801]

Looper 300

[@deathgrinderb3284]

law abiding citizen was a great movie. one of those movies were you want the bad guy to win in the end or at least not lose.

[@EinlanzerHyuga]

Who else liked Law Abiding Citizen? Next to 300 (in live action roles), that movie is still best I have seen this actor in.

[@TheGalacticGrizzly]

I thought it was great! And I also really enjoyed Gamer. I think Butler is at his best in (historic) action movies.

[@jgreg3596]

Sebastián de Jesús Muñoz Santana I liked him in how to train your dragon better

[@jaymcd8577]

Citizen was awesome, I loved this guy after that 2 solid flicks back to back.. he was on a role. I thought he was the next Mel Gibson then he start doing wussy shitty rom coms, all went down hill from there.

[@phillyblunt1763]

Gamer was my favorite

[@MrKinezos01]

the only film i wished the bad guy won.... his passion for revenge was giving the chills....

[@xxxxSOSEXYxxxx]

I'd never want to hear Gerard Butler with an American accent. I like him just the way he is...fine as hell.

[@danarahman6281]

xxxxSOSEXYxxxx he did it in den of thieves but sometimes it comes thru and welcome At that 👄👄💋💋

[@sarahmarieivfmommy8581]

Exactly. Most love his accent and even being a star in an American based movie it wouldn’t change the fact. Not everyone in American is accent free.

[@sugar_plum_fairy]

Yas 🤤

[@gerardbutler3334]

@@sugar_plum_fairy ❤️

[@gerardbutler3334]

It won’t be easy dear all the same thanks for your unconditional love and ❤️

[@Box0rz]

Lack of range? Wtf Looper? The man has been in heart-wrenching dramas like Machine Gun Preacher and Dear Frankie, in tear-inducing romantic comedies like P.S. I love you. He has been a convincing action star (300, Olympus Has Fallen, Coriolanus), a great voice actor in How To Train Your Dragon, and on top of all that, he has sung some pretty hard songs in Phantom of the Opera. Not to mention all the other great roles in movies like Law Abiding Citizen and RockNRolla. So yeah, I don't know how much these guys spent doing this video, but their point of view was very biased.

[@maryainsworth5022]

Have loved him and his acting since seeing him in "P.S I love you" Please keep your accent!

[@keiellaart3272]

Good point. And, in my opinion, he MADE Phantom of the Opera so enjoyable. It's not like it's the most amazing movie, but I keep watching it because his performance was so charismatic and his singing so beautiful and gut-wrenching. It takes a good actor, not just a pair of abs, to pull off that performance, especially in a mask. Funny how that completely ignore his Phantom in this video.

[@airtexaco]

Mary Ainsworth I like your name 😊

[@denisemanning4673]

He hasent

[@denisemanning4673]

He has not sold his soul maybe...

[@michelleg7360]

He popped onto the screen in Tomb Raider and Phantom of the Opera, way before 300.

[@Jared_Wignall]

Michelle Grenier yes, but 300 made him the star he is today.

[@michelleg7360]

300 might have catapulted him into the action star he is today. There was also Law Abiding Citizen and The Ugly Truth.

[@Jared_Wignall]

Michelle Grenier yeah, but 300 was a huge film that garnered him acclaimed that he didn't have before. The other films you've listed were either mixed to negative reviewed.

[@animanga9597]

jared I always saw him as the phantom more than Leonidas.

[@Jared_Wignall]

I think the thing with 300 is it not only was a good and fun action film, but it had some memorable lines that he said. People don't really quote any other films he's been in, but "This is Sparta!" is something everyone's heard of and knows it's from 300, regardless if they've seen the movie or not.

[@shakir1998]

He's a great actor, Law abiding citizen is proof of that, not sure why it was hardly mentioned in this video.

[@minimac721]

fs87 completely forgot about that role. He was perfect. Sad that he died I wish he won that movie

[@Ram-xw4kj]

fs87 It wasnt mentioned because it is a great movie. They cant bash him if they show good quality work of his ;)

[@ianmacfarlane1241]

fs87 He's a terrible actor.

[@TheTheobserver]

cause looper sucks.......

[@davidg4612]

If you do not mention something good it is easier to paint an all in all negative picture. That is why.

[@robynsnest22]

I think Looper is being far too harsh on Gerard Butler. He has much more depth than this guy gives him credit for. I happen to really like his movies. And really that is all that matters to me.

[@elizabethf1591]

robynsnest22 Can't you guess .? Englishman speaking about a Scotsman .

[@jannetcortuna5334]

Just for the sake of views, looper creates allegation and judgement

[@carrie8]

Love Gérard Butler. Can’t get enough of his movies. Hope to see him and something soon.

[@deannpembrook1448]

I don't know where you're coming from w/ this biased review of Butlers talents? I loved him way back in Attila, Beowolf & Dracula 2000, Phantom of the Opera, Law Abiding Citizen, Dear Frankie, Timeline, Harrison's Flowers, Rock n Rolla..... etc... etc.... his accent is distinctive, I don't think he should change it , Sean Connery didn't have to. I find it odd that the only thing you critics consider as talent is the box office draw. Thanks but I will think for myself & I think Butler is just fine.

[@jamiemcvay4053]

De'ann Pembrook Hollywood has no good actors....... I PRAY THEY ALL GET KILLED TODAY & I PROMISE YOU NOBODY WOULD MISS THEM

[@Scorch428]

Box Office Draw isnt necessarily an indicator of talent, but it IS the only thing that matters to the people fronting the money for his next film, unfortunately.

[@missy1607]

I love Law Abiding Citizen one of my fave Butler movies

[@nintendoplayer5175]

my favorite movie with him in was gamer.

[@annhumphrey5232]

@@nintendoplayer5175 I really want to see that movie but havent' gotten around to it

[@123martinap]

He's a great actor. Don't know why people dislike him and or his films..

[@123martinap]

Storm cloak guard The Mad Titan I agree with you but as a fellow Scotsman I have an obligation lol

[@Trisherboops]

MartinKDA he was also great in the phantom of the opera

[@123martinap]

Oh i defo agree there, that would be awesome to see him play that character.

[@123martinap]

Yes he definitely was .

[@IVUSER]

Are you kidding me ?! Gods Of Egypt was fucking awful !

[@cupofcozy708]

I really enjoy him as an actor, and really enjoy the movies he's in

[@jessicareodica7091]

I don't agree. Gerard Butler is a great actor.

[@gerardbutler7786]

Thanks for the love and support

[@gerardbutler3334]

Thanks Jessica for your unconditional love and and support ❤️

[@LegandsandLabyrinths]

2016: Gods of Egypt 2016: London Has Fallen 2014: How to Train Your Dragon 2 2013: Olympus Has Fallen 2010: How to Train Your Dragon 2010: Bounty Hunter 2009: Law Abiding Citizen 2009: The Ugly Truth 2008: Nim's Island 2007: P.S. I Love You 2007: 300 2004: Phantom of the Opera 2003: Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life These are just movies with $100 million+ in global box office. And he's lined up for another six films between now and 2019. The premise of the video is garbage.

[@medachraf1096]

forgot GAMER i loved that movie

[@doloresnicdao7814]

I will watch any and all movies unless I am 6ft under. Not just movies. Any entertainment medium, he will be great. People will continue to follow his career. Hopefully he will be cast with roles that are appropriate as he ages. I will forever be disappointed he was not the one to be with with the leading lady in/ Phantom.

[@peepeetrain8755]

2017- Geostorm

[@jeskvell3254]

what? he's in Nim's Island ? cool

[@MyGemini55]

2018- den of thieves

[@DDow-vv2zy]

I enjoy watching any movies with Gerald Bulter, his accent grabs a person's attention, why does he have to have an American accent? Olympus has fallen was a great movie, I would like to see him in more movies. When he acts he draws the audience into his character. I loved his romance comedies, he is very masculine which you don't see very often/ His accent reminds me of another Scottish man that was in movies for years, I give you a hint, 007? Bond, James Bond?

[@caroljcarp]

Well, if he's playing a non-Scottish character, he shouldn't have a Scottish accent. But I'm with you. I LOVE his accent. In fact, I love everything about him!

[@gerardbutler7786]

@@caroljcarp I really appreciate you for the support. You are a super fan.

[@gerardbutler7786]

Thanks for the support and love. Mind if we have a private conversation?

[@Figgy5119]

was the Phantom of the Opera not considered his first big role? I mean...that is a pretty big deal...

[@shaunarovinski4081]

Figgy5119 Ikr? Phantom of the Opera was amazing! They didn't even mention it.

[@rossohendalski9113]

Yah, Phantom of the Opera was freaking amazing

[@shaunarovinski4081]

malfeitor665 That was his first role, I think.

[@rachelconsoli8428]

THANK YOU! The entire time I was like, "I'm sorry...Phantom came before 300 and he was freaking incredible in it..."

[@ExireHG]

I remember really liking Phantom as a kid, but the movie now is pretty bad...not surprising coming from director Joel Schumacher. I'd rather just see a stage production. Also takes some real effort for one man to nearly annihilate Batman from ever appearing on film again.

[@DuroSamples]

This review and the critics have no effect on people's personal preferences.. I think he is a very good actor and critics have never dictate me which actor should I like. Law Abiding Citizen is one of his best... Looper I think you dropped the ball on this one.. I don't care about the accent.... Who the heck are these so called critics.. Are they actors? can they act at all? can they direct a film? can they do anything other than sit their fat ass around and judge other people's work??????

[@pathtopublishing4121]

Law Abiding Citizen is my absolute favorite. But I watch all of his movies. He is my #1 favorite actor. I love his accent, his accent, and of course, his six-pack. I own every movie he has created. I really think this narrator dropped the ball and has no freaking clue. I am so excited for his Angel Has Fallen movie in 2019!!!!

[@1azsunset]

I don't understand these comments .... He is a wonderful actor.. I first saw him in PS I love you and he certainly caught my attention . He was absolutely wonderful in law abiding citizen.

[@gerardbutler7786]

I'm happy for this heartwarming message from you, Thanks a lot @Sandra Catalano

[@geradbutler4215]

Hello my lovely fan. How are you doing nice to meet you here. I really love and appreciate your comment thanks for your love and support. For how long have you been watching my movies🌹🌹💐

[@18T220]

Checked IMDb, he has 6 movies in various levels of production......... that is a lot.

[@robbanks8462]

18T220 there being very harsh on him

[@AcidDvl]

They're​*

[@supersaiyangoddess4293]

Yeah, i'd say he's doing alright.

[@austinricky]

yeah its good info. but title needs work not really the case. he is out of his prime but still gets cast a lot.. like hes in geostorm which will probly be a blockbuster

[@whisperingwind7]

LOOPER IS JUST STUPID, THATS WHY. AND I TOLD THEM TO GO TO THEATER.

[@nerdygameraddicts861]

oh so that's why he has 6 movies awaiting release.

[@Krissyboo75]

He was so good in Phantom of the Opera

[@cutebutsadisticable]

Krissyboo75 he was! Butler is an amazing actor with amazing skills

[@andkyrmar]

Anyone that really understands the role of the phantom thinks he was shit. Which he was.

[@cutebutsadisticable]

essenceofman you're just bitter cuz you couldn't do better.

[@keiellaart3272]

So good. He made the movie for me.

[@gerardbutler7786]

@@cutebutsadisticable Thanks for the love and support from you. I appreciate

[@sheenamaymaraon8729]

Looper: gerard butler doesn't get movie offers. Gerard Butler 2019: hold my beer

[@brendamauro9444]

no one seemed to mention Butlers fabulous role in PHAMTOM OF THE OPERA - which was awesome and his singing awesome. thats the role and caught me by storm but he has never been given a good role to show his talents...

[@amyclarke41]

He wasn't great at singing but acting fine looking good even better😀

[@andkyrmar]

teenie beenie Over £100m in 2004. Explain yourself.

[@anantambisht4895]

Brenda Mauro he made shitty choices in his career

[@anantambisht4895]

Brenda Mauro but was talented as hell

[@anantambisht4895]

essenceofman over 150million +

[@Glen67z]

Damn 27 is a late bloomer? I need to get a move on

[@Jigsaw407]

Of course! Most actors are already out-of-work alcoholics by age 27.

[@SexyButCurious]

I'll be 30 this year and don't even have a career lol.

[@Lshadows13]

harrison ford was 35 in star wars and that was his first movie role

[@amazingdany]

*Samuel L. Jackson was a bit actor at age 44-45 until Pulp Fiction put him in the spotlight. It has been steady, probably lifetime, employment for him ever since.*

[@RealTalkWithSSG]

In Hollywood, yes. Most are famous by 20-21, half become addicts and disappear after 27-28.

[@7slaper]

Bullshit! Was it "Bully Butler day"? Hope you had your fun. I can't take this seriously. Besides being at least a decent actor, Gerard Butler is a decent man; intelligent, full of humour, kind to his fans, and compared to a lot of other actors, relatively modest.

[@gerardbutler7786]

Hi, thanks for supporting geraldbutler, you are a good fan of me, I would like to know you more.

[@thatanswergirl-lucy8033]

What the F?!!?!? Gerard is hands down the best actor I know and Olympus has fallen and London has fallen are one of the best movies I've ever watched. And I am sure I am not the only one. He's an amazing actor and the fact that he also is involved in producing and writing scripts adds only more value to him as a whole.

[@g.neckerkiss9539]

@@gerardbutler5627 Hello handsome 👋🤗

[@MrBjarkenfjart]

well fun fact. He is actually doing more films now than ever. only in 2009 he starred in more films then now.

[@Barlofontain]

I had to laugh at THIS narrator, criticising how someone talks. He sounds like a fat tongued Siri

[@Jizzlewobbwtfcus]

lol

[@darkfrozen3674]

"Youre as beautiful as the day i lost you" "He's Alive you brought him back alive" In my opinion he's talented in acting but his voice acting is on another level. That line give so much emotion

[@michaeldoran6742]

I like Gerard Butler, I like his movies, and his accent. Fuck the critics, they don't know shit anyway. They should run a poll and decide thyen on how the movies fans liked it or didn't, but one critic does not speak for the majority, never will.

[@mikakoivunen3456]

Having shcottish accent didnt hinder Sean Connerys career at all

[@scootergeorge9576]

Right you are, Johnny! Even did a great job in the role of a Russian submarine skipper! "We will give this Amerrrrican a wide birrrrth..."

[@scootergeorge9576]

They wanted him to kiss a 4 speed? Muncie? Top loader? : D

[@EF-zy3nr]

As an American, I'm not sure why foreign actors have to do general American accents, nobody fucking talks like that outside of tv. Sometimes it is pointless to have this or that accent when it doesn't affect the story. As long as the audience can understand them is whats important, walk around any major city street and you will find Americans with a dozen different accents. Also, whenever Hollywood does a fantasy movie or a movie set in historical ancient times, why the fuck does everyone have to sound English? Romans, Hebrews, Vikings, ancient Greeks,& Egyptians.... didnt speak english and since no one was alive to hear how they pronounced words, it shouldn't matter how they fucking sound. They definitely did not speak with a English accent that no one in England has either. English accent doesnt = ancient.

[@makeitsonumberone1358]

johnny Doverylittle bond who is English (Scottish accent), Russian submarine commander (Scottish accent) Spanish swordsman who lives forever (Scottish accent) Irish American cop (Scottish accent) yer I get your point 😂

[@makeitsonumberone1358]

phill mitchell oh yer forgot about that 😂

[@QuiteTheBadWulf]

I fail to see why a scottish accent should be any less believable than an american accent whent it comes to gods of egypt.

[@jenabernardo7738]

QuiteTheBadWolf Ha ha You said exactly what I was thinking ..... I didn't hear any Egyptian accents coming from any other actor either.... Lol

[@charliepoppyful]

I actually thought he was American after seeing the Ugly Truth till I looked him up

[@kylemiller2414]

True ... I guess it just made the whitewashing seem that more apparent at the time. Which it was obvious they simply wanted a white cast. Why? Idk. But it was obvious.

[@petetong9725]

Should be an Arabic sounding accent with lots of phlegm like middle eastern

[@michaelyearwood6422]

Lol not Arabic since the Arabs didn't leave the peninsula until the ADs

[@debcarlson8968]

Dear Frankie was one of Gerard's best work! He proved he could act without even opening his mouth (sea horse scene). But Phantom will always be one of my favorites. Absolutely mesmerized me and made me go look him up on IMDB!

[@foxy9363]

Wait soooooo…… we're not going to talk about the phantom of the opera??

[@edwardbrown1223]

I find it really odd and kinda funny they never once talked about him playing The Phantom from The Phantom of the opera.

[@marjorietennet4923]

Princess Adora in

[@hyperdanceactivity4446]

Edward Brown exactly

[@cmarie5355]

Did you not see Phantom of the Opera? He is a genius!

[@andkyrmar]

Cmarie How? He murdered the role.

[@alexiskinsey2120]

Gerard Butler is a great Phantom & he looks gorgeous man & he is my favorite movie actor

[@amber-yj1gm]

Especially when he had no professional training or experience in musical theatre unlike all others playing the Phantom

[@nataliewalsh8638]

Cmarie I like him too

[@gerardbutler3334]

Thanks Cmarie for your unconditional love ❤️ and unending support

[@raymondlegaspi9471]

GERARD BUTLER IS A GOOD ACTOR PERIOD!!!!!!

[@leehollebon3393]

I agree

[@queenmum698]

A great person too! And a true Humanitarian with a heart of gold!

[@KrypticStudiosCorp]

What these critiques... don't seem to understand is... that this... IS... GERARD BUTLER!! *kicks desk over*

[@gerardbutler7786]

People got their opinions regardless

[@jamesjamaica7189]

Law abiding citizens is a great movie

[@Gold833]

James Jamaica Great movie but I don't like the ending why did they have to do my boy like that lol

[@jamesjamaica7189]

+Clark Drew u mean when was in the warehouse

[@jamesjamaica7189]

+Gold i know i wish he would've lived

[@eneurianerwin2287]

i was rooting for Clyde as well. he was right!! he should have won and gotten away with it.

[@fayis4everlove]

loved the movie but ending was shit. They should make a sequel since if he's really that smart then he should have made a back up exit

[@csmitchell2684]

I love his accent. I would rather hear him using his accent rather than an American accent. We got enough American actors to fit that bill. I hope to see more films with Gerard Butler acting and speaking. Btw - Does it really matter if someone gets a "late start" or not? A lot of people change careers and it doesn't spell disaster or idiot.

[@chrisredig1381]

No you don't have American actors anymore this is why we got to get actors in such shit holes like Australia Scottish London Ireland

[@nochatter7134]

Chris Redig those countries all have ugly accents though. Thats why North Americans rule film & tv because they don’t have to re learn any accents. Their accent is the standard.

[@wednesdayattoms529]

About four or five years ago, in an interview I watched, he was asked what kind of movie he’d like to do next. He’s response was he’d like to not act so much, anymore, as he gets older. He’d like to chill a bit. He has a production company with his manager, so he can play puppet master, while hiring others to perform, if he chooses not to act anymore.

[@susandudak59]

Another series Gerard did in England when he was younger was "The Jury". It was a series on BBC. I have the tapes - takes 6 hours to watch. He was younger and fantastic. Showed his huge range of talent - no one can cry like Gerard. I would recommend seeing it if you can find it.

[@reddchan]

The hate is strong with this one.

[@justinw1765]

There's still a certain amount of English prejudice against the Scottish to be found. It's been a long habit that is hard to kick. The English long have thought the Scots were barbaric, primitive, uncivilized, uncouth, and the like. At some points in history, they viewed and treated them almost as badly as the white America did to black people. Granted, many English have grown up since then and don't hold onto any of this, but just like racism in America, especially in the south, there are still undercurrents in the Isles--especially since there is often a fair amount of people in Scotland that want to break away from English control. With all that said, I don't think Butler is a "great" actor by any means, and I do somewhat agree that there is a limit of range compared to some of the more practiced and/or talented, but I would say he is at least a decent actor most of the time, and sometimes good.

[@danarahman6281]

Robert Channels facts my friend !!! Don’t hate appreciate rite?

[@sandwichninja]

Justin W "There's still a certain amount of English prejudice against the Scottish to be found." Let me bring this sentence into reality... "There's still a certain amount of Jewish prejudice against whites to be found." All done!

[@kylemiller2414]

The video was fairly fair I thought. Gerard is awesome and really hot but he’s been on the backburner for a while now and almost seems like TV movie actor at this point. Or maybe I’m just a hater.

[@abbidavies5136]

No mention of him in Phantom of the Opera, loved him in that

[@animanga9597]

still his best role. saw it in theaters when it premiered.

[@anantambisht4895]

teenie beenie it garnered 150million + at the box office and you call it a. Flop u idiot om

[@foxxxyyyh7013]

They probably didn’t mention anything about him in the phantom of the opera because he freaking nailed that movie so hard so there weren’t anything to criticize about!

[@gerardbutler7786]

Hi, thanks for supporting geraldbutler, you are a good fan of me, I would like to know you more

[@alty5214]

Check him out in Dear Frankie. This man can act. He can pull at your heartstrings quite well. He did very well in Phantom too. Wish people would give the singing and accent issues a break. His physique and looks notwithstanding, he's a gem!

[@user-ss5lx6bk6n]

I can't believe you put him in this category! He is one of my all time favorite actors and I am a huge movie goer. I love Gerard Butler and for so many other reasons than his abs. Gamer is one of those and that wasn't even mentioned...

[@VaruniaKhan]

No heart-throb status, eh? I've got quite the list of lady friends that would wholeheartedly disagree.

[@cupofcozy708]

CoveOfQueenSalma I definitely find him good looking ;)

[@elizabethhenshaw1052]

Oh wow! I love Gerard Butler! He's very handsome!

I'm a guy and even I find him good looking but I ain't gay

[@blakejordan2603]

I think he’s hot and in a straight male

[@lanamedcalf1561]

Elizabeth Henshaw Totally hot, serious, and love his accent.....he’s a cool actor!

[@roadhouse6999]

I don't remember him having all that much trouble sounding like an American in Olympus Has Fallen. In fact, I didn't even know he was a Scotsman at first.

[@user-qk5iu5ko8h]

Bruh the Ugly truth is one of the best and most perfect rom-coms ever, dunno what critics bashed it, its amazing

[@filmsbycarrie]

i adore him in phantom of the opera. a very underrated film in my opinion

[@ZodiacShadow71]

It's mostly because people compare it with the stage musical. The movie feels more Hollywood, and a lot of people don't like that. Not to mention that a lot of people hate on his voice. I like both versions, though, so I can have my cake and eat it, too.

[@blackcotton2288]

I freaking LOVE him... and his brouge. i saw him first in the horrible, Timeline, and fell in love then. London Has Fallen was fantastic! i just watched it on Netflix, just looking for something to watch because i never heard of it, and i thot it was fantastic. i wish him the best. Keep going, Gerard!

[@Noma198029]

I have enjoyed most of his action roles, I love the London has Fallen, and the original for the life of me cant remember the name doh, and the whole racism shit has got to stop, everything is racist now I hate it.

[@WilliamGarrow]

TZ Gaming Nobody is saying he is racist. People just didn't think Egyptians look like Europeans. The film was very bad as well.

[@blackcotton2288]

The King of Zamunda well, boo for being racist, but i enjoyed the movie. a good time.

[@WilliamGarrow]

C JACKSON It was just sheer ignorance. I am glad someone enjoyed it as I have never been so bored in my life.

[@khaledsalem4006]

he should be the next James Bond.

[@edillynorquiza5807]

I really never seen all the movies of Mr. Gerard Butler but what I've seen in his other movies tells all. His passionate on his work and he is flexible. His not just into action but an artist, a singer, a comedienne and a dramatic actor. As if his doing a movie like it was his last so he gave it all not just his best but with a heart and a soul in it. Love his scottish accent. God blessed you Mr. Gerard Butler sir!

[@spracketskooch]

This is why my rule of thumb when it comes to movie reviews is if the critics gave it bad reviews I'll watch it, and if the critics loved it, avoid it like the plague.

[@bryandaly8453]

Why would an Egyptian god be speaking English anyway? How is the accent relevant?

[@yellofury]

I dunno ask Sean Connery. I mean he played a Russian Sub captain

[@petetong9725]

True but I guess that movies need a standardised accent in its films... and they've chosen it to be America as most are made there... yes it's unfair but could you imagine a Geordie action hero lol.. ( I'm geordie before they kick off)...

[@nlikos180]

Anyone remember Gerard Butler who played as Dracula in Dracula 2000? :D

[@ChrystyneM]

I do. He was actually decent in that.

[@SexyButCurious]

Only saw that movie once back in 2000, but didn't know he was in the film.

[@Sarahc-mn1tr]

I really enjoyed that movie, it was a interesting take on Dracula, he is also hunky in it.

[@godssunsonjbp777sodomitesl5]

Sarah c isn't he a hunky in every thing he does? get it?😉

[@JalensMovies]

right ??

[@Jay2984]

His accent is great! No one could've played Leonidas any better in 300 and it just wasn't the action scenes, his acting also made that movie great.

[@o0Avalon0o]

Dang, this video seems to gloss over his successful career and insane work ethic. Just glancing at the number of films he's worked on is spectacular.

[@Valkris84KT]

They really need to use him in a Highlander remake

[@EddieOakes]

Much better actor than Christopher Lambert could ever hope to be!

[@SonyaOwen1970]

he is a really good actor...people are clueless. love the accent the bod and his movies...

[@gerardbutler7786]

I appreciate this a lot, You Are A Super Fan

[@aidenlopez530]

Gerard Butler as The Phantom, was a big deal and role. He was outstanding and even gived the audience the expirience of how it felt to be in The Phantom's shoes. He actual felt The Phantom's pain, and made that view vivid enough for us (the audience) to see that.

[@gerardbutler7786]

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[@the_abumuailek]

Late bloomer at the age of 27?? Samuel L. Jackson's career really started in 1991 with Jungle Fever, when he was 38!!!!

[@born2biscuit]

He was fucking great in Law Abiding Citizen

[@lisaridgway3315]

I love his movies - even with his shirt on -

[@charliepoppyful]

;)

[@nickiengwinstead8639]

He's not that bad, I actually think he's decent. Don't know why you chose Gerard Butler and not someone who actually sucks.

[@Rejenald1]

After studying law, Butler turned to acting in the mid-1990s with small roles in productions such as Mrs Brown (1997), the James Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies (1997), and Tale of the Mummy (1998). In 2000, he starred as Dracula in the horror film Dracula 2000 with Christopher Plummer and Jonny Lee Miller...lol

[@madmatmp]

This is such a BS video. He is a good actor and that's fact. The Rock is a bad actor, fact. Now as far as accent is concerned, it is a Hollywood producers whim, that they want uk actors to portray a us accent. This is ludicrous and is completely out of touch with modern film goers. It has no bearing on the Film whatsoever. In fact, of late, this is now changing. Is it so hard to believe that Americans can appreciate someone from the UK living in the US, like it wouldn't make sense. This dumbing down for American audiences has long been the established belief that Americans need to be dumbed down to. I don't remember Sean Connery ever succumbing to this BS. Finally remember Robin Hood with Kevin Costner, the biggest box office hit of all the many versions made. It was brilliant with Kevin's Midwest tone and audiences didn't care, and rightly so. Conversely, Russel Crows stupid attempt at a Yorkshire accent, destroyed the whole integrity of the film and the success as well. So there you go, as an actor it's not important to use an accent, Stanislavski, the creator of The Method Actor said, always keep part of who you are in the role you play, even keeping the way you speak. He said we are not mimickers, we are Actors, and this is a completely different thing altogether. Leave mimicking to fools and playboys. 🌞

[@BoogerLeader]

The Rock is a decent actor, he just prefers a specific type of movie, but I feel both are good actors, so fuck meh. Damned from both sides.

[@dickhasselman9691]

I don't know who you are, but you deserve a cookie for saying what I was thinking

[@idesofmars]

i love how the actor gets blamed for a flop. like it has nothing to do with the script or the director more than anything else.

[@captainjakemerica4579]

One of his movie get's torn apart for no reason that being The Phantom of The Opera

[@TabsT-vy5jy]

Law abiding citizen was amazing. London has fallen was great too.

[@cocobloco5056]

No mention of " Coriolanus " and "Mrs Brown". Relatively small parts especially in Mrs Brown, but he was excellent in both of them which goes to show you, the way Hollwood is marketing him and consequently his choice of roles have a lot to do with the negative reviews. One more thing ; since when does a thick Scottish accent have anything to do with it ? Sean Conery has never had to imitate any accent and he is revered and still a box office draw. Not trying to compare the 2 but the Scottish accent isn't really an issue.

[@JailanSimon]

After 300 I thought I would see him in a bunch more films

[@mutton_man]

Jailan Simon you thought right.

[@JailanSimon]

But I wouldn't say that they were as successful as 300 😂

[@phillyblunt1763]

He's still got "Expendables" being he's old

[@TheSighphiguy]

+Philly blunt 47 isnt "old" unless youre 12.

[@bobbyboy4496]

Philly blunt lol exactly..

[@JeMarJe]

Gerald is still one of my favorite actors and I love all his films.

[@gerardbutler7786]

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[@kishoreeerlagadda280]

I don't understand why people critisice good actors like him i have seen 300 i think there is no one who could act like that, the movie is very very good i was hoping for his good movies in future....

[@gavingwinn773]

Gerard Butler is my favorite actor. I hope he plays as Kraven the Hunter in a Spiderman sequel.

[@Stephenhawkins4elife]

What bollocks, he's inbetween films. see IMDB for upcoming films in 2017,18 and 19. and at $25,000,000 he doesnt need many. Just the one will do

[@DeeboX-vv8ji]

Law abiding citizen was awesome, he made me root for him and he was the bad guy. Sean Connery had problems with his accent as well. I loved The Ugly Truth also. Olympus and London has Fallen are very good movies.

[@captassassin5680]

The narrator really murdered Stoic’s name at the end. “Stoyk” LoL!

[@themightychabunga2441]

None of these factors seem to have held Sean Connery back.

[@zavhart]

Bullshit. Phantom of the Opera was 3 years before 300. Watch him portray a tortured social outcast with a BEAUTIFUL singing voice and then say he has no talent. Also, a movie's success or failure can't be solely attributed to the lead actor's performance.

[@Billygoatsgrruff]

agreed. He was amazing as the phantom

[@dacrammers2594]

Aside from 300, i also really enjoyed gods of egypt. I love doing roleplays with my friends and that movie was basically a fantasy roleplay that got turned into a movie. olympus and london has fallen was also fun to watch.

[@srushtimishra111]

Dude Gerard's an amazing actor. Not having range? the man has done romantic comedies, epic drama, action roles beyond convincingly. Love him & his talent

[@anydae]

😍😍😍😍 Gerald Butler.... no matter what!!!

[@gerardbutler7786]

I appreciate this a lot. Thanks 😊

[@opnavesea]

if this was the 80's and 90's he would be right at home in hollywood.

[@gaylesyboo]

This video is a hit piece. I wonder if the author has seen most of Mr. Butler’s movies.

[@larryjones-emery9832]

Thank you Gerard for your work. Please create more!

[@Nickalzz]

There are plenty of leading actors who can't act.

[@DingKong]

Tom Cruise.

[@clorox1676]

Arnold, Cruise, Butler, Milla Jovovich, Angelina Jolie...they may no be great actors but they are good entertainers.

[@jrnbautista82]

Splendido Splendente Jolie won an oscar. Seriously.

[@halifaxx55]

Jennifer Lawrence is bearable and decent but that's about it.

[@MegaMesozoic]

And Charlton Heston won oscars - seriously!

[@MysteryBounty]

No mention of Gamer?! That movie was sick!

[@carolinegranados5682]

He is a damn fine actor. He is magnetic, deep and masculine. Don't forget Phantom of the Opera, his role in Tomb Raider and Dracula. 3000 was just one of many movies.

[@northerngunner2756]

You know your brief video biography of actors feel a little like hit pieces on them. I think he's a unique actor with many accomplishments under his belt.

[@DDDhorus]

i love gerard butlers movies, hes so awesome, one of the best actors ever

[@kenhill4565]

According to the headline, it makes it seem like Gerard's just sitting on his but not getting any work at all! He's just simply not working right now as in, he doesn't have a film out. From the looks of things, he's actually working his tail off. Unless you're Samuel L. Jackson, you can't be working and have a film out at the same time! That's why Sam will never die, he'll be too busy working!

[@jaygodfrey6186]

The world is weird. The guy is awesome yet they still expect him to be someone else so that they can appreciate his talent??!

[@surfeit5910]

I always liked Butler because his portrayal in non-CGI roles seems authentic; a normal person doing the things his characters do, rather than some super-human.

[@s0uldr4ke31]

I think it isn't fair to reduce Butler only to his role in 300! Especially in Law Abiding Citizen he proofed that he is able to mix great action with emotion in a role and these are the roles he should keep playing! Moreover you can view the movies who failed terribly on two ways one is and there is definetly some truth in it that Butler wasn't able to play the soft hearted guy very good but all the scripts lacked a good storytelling as well in my perspective! It is like getting leonardo di caprio as the protagonist in after earth he could have done his best but the movie would still be a load of crap. I think Gerard Butler was just unlucky with his decisions like many other actors in Hollywood as well

[@ashleywaner1284]

How about The Stranger in Dear Frankie?

[@user-ou5wd8qx7q]

Every movie of gerard is a smash hit. How can any body say otherwise? I do not know any other actors that every film of them was a smash hit.

Em Ugly True ele está em seu melhor. Nessa resenha, o autor mostrou o que lhe convém mas tem outros filmes e ótimos. Que venham outros e logo pois estamos com saudades.

[@kinslayer1298]

I love Butler. I think he's a great actor and I love his Scottish accent. Fuck all that bullshit criticism...

[@Arun-nv8zi]

Butler would make a great 007.

[@Arun-nv8zi]

C'mon, Connery reborn?!

[@terrymayling2624]

Phantom is very much my favorite performance. He did absolutely wonderful acting and surprisingly his voice was perfect for the part.