John Travolta and Fred Durst’s movie The Fanatic has resurfaced on social media due to the lackluster earnings it generated at the box office. When it was initially released in 2019, the film secured only $3,153 (£2,489) on its premiere day, and it is now available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. Despite having been viewed by very few in theatres, the movie continues to be discussed online.
One user commented on Twitter about the film, saying “Just learned there’s a movie that Limp Bizkit’s Fred Durst wrote and directed, starring John Travolta as an autistic stalker, and it only made $3000 at the box office.” The replies to this tweet were filled with users expressing surprise at the movie’s poor performance.
Another user commented on Durst’s ability to create music versus film ”It’s one of the most bizarre movies I’ve ever seen,” wrote a user. “Travolta is completely immersed in one of the worst and most offensive performances you’ll ever see. Absolutely baffling work of art.”
Travolta plays the character of Moose, a movie fanatic who develops a dangerous obsession with Hunter Dunbar, a fictional action hero. Moose’s actions turn more sinister when he is deprived of a chance to meet Hunter Dunbar. He becomes fixated on destroying Hunter’s life instead.
The film is reportedly based on a real-life encounter with a fan who stalked Fred Durst. In an interview, Travolta expressed his admiration for Durst, calling it his “favorite experience.”
But, in a scathing review, critic Rex Reed labeled the film a “cheap and cheesy disaster,” with a script penned by Durst and David Bekerman. Despite aiming to recreate the same gritty Hollywood vibe as Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon A Time in Hollywood, Reed opined there was nothing worth remembering, other than Travolta’s performance
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