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Robert Downey Jr. achieved success at the Critics Choice Awards and decided to share some of the worst reviews he’s received throughout his career as a gesture of gratitude.
During his acceptance speech for Best Supporting Actor, he acknowledged the critics for their role in deciding the winners of the night.
Robert Downey Jr. expressed his appreciation for critics and proceeded to share some of the not-so-positive reviews he has received over the years.
He entertained the audience by reading through a list of what he considers the most scathing and comical feedback he has received for his performances throughout his career.
Some of the remarks that stood out included “Sloppy, messy and lazy,” a more metaphorical one comparing him to “Pee-wee Herman emerging from a coma,” and another that described his performance as “amusing as a bed-locked fart.”
Although Robert Downey Jr. didn’t specify when or for which projects these reviews were received, they are likely accessible through a simple online search.
Robert Downey Jr. has experienced both ups and downs throughout his extensive career and now stands as a celebrated figure in the awards circuit, proving his detractors wrong.