John Goodman Regrets Roles in 'Blues Brothers 2000' and 'The Monuments Men'
The actor admitted he 'probably shouldn't have done' two of his past films, despite enjoying the filming process.
Actor John Goodman has expressed regret over his involvement in two films, "Blues Brothers 2000" and "The Monuments Men," stating that he "probably shouldn't have done" them. Goodman made these remarks during a SAG-AFTRA Foundation event held in New York City on October 5.
Reflecting on his time filming "The Monuments Men" in Europe, Goodman told an audience, "We were over in Germany for what, six months. In England. The thing is, it’s one of those movies that was like the ‘Blues Brothers 2000,’ I probably shouldn’t have done."
Despite "Blues Brothers 2000" being a box office disappointment, Goodman noted that he had a highly enjoyable experience making the film. He expressed a similar sentiment regarding "The Monuments Men," directed by George Clooney, stating, "George’s movie, I had one of the best times I’ve ever had on a film."
Goodman suggested a humorous takeaway from these experiences: that making a movie "should never be fun." "The Monuments Men," released in 2014, featured Goodman as part of a group of soldiers tasked with recovering art stolen by Nazi Germany during World War II. Although Goodman characterized the film as making "nothing," it garnered $156.7 million globally at the box office.
"Blues Brothers 2000," a sequel to the 1980 film "The Blues Brothers," had a less successful run, earning approximately $14 million in North America upon its 1998 release.
Goodman's candid comments followed the opening weekend of his latest film, "Digger," which grossed about $8 million domestically. Directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, "Digger" is a satirical comedy addressing climate change, with Goodman portraying the U.S. president.
"Everything is too critical now. I mean, not in criticism, but the way you release," Goodman commented on the current film industry landscape. "It’s got to be a hit on the first weekend or it’s considered a dud. I think 'Argo' may be the only hit film I had. 'The Artist,' maybe. But yeah, none of my films open well."