It seems as though the internet hates Michael Cera.
People say that he plays "the same character" in every film he's in. People say he's "unlikable". People say he's "goofy lookin'" and his 15 minutes of fame needs to end now.
I'll make it clear right now that I am a fan of Mr. Cera and I often wonder where all the hostility towards him comes from. As I mentioned it seems most of the always wise internet has a strong dislike for M.C.(check out the comments on this topless robot board), and I don't think it's anything more than just people hearing one opinion and just repeating it as their own. Think of it this way: the World Wide Web is like a dry forrest; all it takes is one spark to start a wild-fire.
There are plenty of actors in Hollywood that always seem to play the same person(usually themselves); the 1st 2 that come to mind are Julia Roberts & Morgan Freeman, and nobody ever gives them shit for "playing the same character in all their films"! Character actors like Gary Oldman, as awesome as they are, are never put in the "leading man" position(although I think they should be).
Scott Pilgrim came out this past weekend to critical acclaim, rabid fans and disappointing ticket sales. The major crime being that most people who'll be skipping this movie is because they feel that Cera plays the same person in every film, but this time out he's an honest to god action star! Seeing Scott Pilgrim in the theater is truly a great experience; please do not wait to "discover" this movie on DVD late next year. Nobody saw Fight Club in theaters but now everyone claims it;s their fave film. Bullshit.
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