Judi Dench calls 2019 Cats film a waste of talent in new memoir
Dame Judi Dench reflects on her role in the 2019 movie adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical in her upcoming book.
Dench regrets the production outcome
The actress describes the project as a waste of goodwill and talent in her forthcoming memoir. She stated that she cannot bear thinking about the film after reading about its reception. Dench noted that nobody sets out to give a poor performance or make a bad film.
Critics faced hostile reception
Dench acknowledged that critics were rather hostile to the movie upon its release. She explained that she never saw the final cut so she cannot judge the finished product. The production involved many moving parts including a stacked cast and significant technical elements.
Industry challenges remain common
The actress remarked that it is a miracle when any film turns out to be a success. She added that timing issues or casts not gelling can cause projects to fail. Dench concluded that people's intentions are mostly honorable even when things do not work out.
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