Freddie Prinze Jr. was the type of actor that got teenage girls cooing, regardless of the role he was playing. He was a heartthrob, graceful and blithe in films, effortless. He made his mark in popular films like “I Know What You Did Last Summer” and “She’s All That”, after which his demand in the industry rose.
Later on, he said that he didn’t enjoy filming the Scooby-Doo live-action movie and its sequel, but he didn’t really have to admit to anything. It was quite obvious from his dismal acting, which viewers hated. He quit acting shortly after the sequel.
Charlie Chaplin in The Great Dictator
Charlie Chaplin is considered one of the biggest, most important figures in the history of film. He was a genius, rising to fame during the silent film era. But those were tough times the world over, and Chaplin got consumed by his political views.
As a result, his artistic side took a beating. In "The Great Dictator", he used his influence to speak to the public. What followed were accusations by the government and personal scandals and Chaplin left the US in 1952.
Mariah Carrey's Glitter Took a Hit
American singer and songwriter, Mariah Carey, often referred to as “the Songbird Supreme,” was criticized for being too amateurish back in 2001. While she was unaccustomed to such harsh judgments, thankfully, this didn’t hamper her singing ability.
This criticism came as a result of her work with rapper Da Brat, in a romantic-musical-drama titled "Glitter". While her fans were excited, the film turned out to be a dull affair and a complete commercial blunder. It was so bad that some called it the worst movie ever to be released, earning a measly $5.3 million worldwide, while her soundtrack edged the movie in sales.
Chris Klein on Rollerball
Chris Klein humored us through the American Pie franchise, and co-working with Reese Witherspoon, in "Election", allowed him to benefit a good deal from the spotlight. It only took him a careful step or two afterward to make it big in Hollywood, with moviegoers’ hearts already half-sold to his boy-next-door charm.
But "Rollerball" was such a bad decision, it was a major setback to Klein’s progress. The film was rated phenomenally poorly, at 3%, by Rotten Tomatoes. Klein’s career stalled, as itsy-bitsy parts settled over him, until he appeared in the TV series "Wilfred", in 2011, and reprised the role of Oz in 2012’s "American Reunion".
Taylor Lautner in Abducted
The Twilight saga’s success was so enormous, that it catapulted Taylor Lautner to being labeled as the next breakout star. It’s the kind of kickstart every young actor craves, and Lautner was in high demand, seemingly overnight. Agents were clamoring to land him a leading man role, he was the center of a storm of attraction.
Lautner was keen to follow up his successful work without much delay, choosing "Abducted" from among a long list of proposals. The outcome, however, was a fail, even in the eyes of his most loyal fans. The movie was basically torn to pieces by critics. He settled for Adam Sandler’s "Grown Ups 2" and "The Ridiculous 6" to stay busy.