Synopsis
In a recent interview, Ben Affleck opened up about how his children often critique his films with brutal honesty. They typically do not hold back their opinions, even during family movie nights. Affleck humorously recalls their reactions to his work, particularly his film "Armageddon," which did not receive a warm reception from his kids.Key Takeaways
- Ben Affleck discusses his children's critical views on his films.
- The actor's kids enjoyed "The Accountant 2", a rare approval.
- Affleck humorously recalls their reactions to "Armageddon".
- His children are openly critical, providing unfiltered feedback.
- Affleck reflects on family movie nights during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mumbai, April 24 (NationPress) Hollywood actor Ben Affleck disclosed that his toughest critics are closer to home. He mentioned that his children are not always fans of his artistic endeavors.
During a recent appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!", Affleck discussed his latest film, "The Accountant 2". When Kimmel inquired about his kids' reactions to the film, Affleck noted that, while they did enjoy it, such moments are infrequent in his household.
He elaborated, “My kids are quite critical and don’t hold back their feedback. They’ll sit right next to me while watching a movie and openly declare, ‘This is awful. Seriously, this is awful! Why did you make this?’ They could at least wait until the end, right?”
Affleck expressed his surprise when his children—Samuel, Seraphina, and Violet—gave a thumbs up to "The Accountant 2".
“They actually liked it! Initially, they looked at me with skepticism, as if to say, ‘What’s the twist here?’” he recounted.
He recalled their astonishment, saying, “I was shocked when they said, ‘Yeah, it was good.’ They seemed genuinely surprised, almost as if I had stumbled upon a miracle, and something I created was acceptable.”
Affleck also revealed that there is one film of his that his children particularly dislike.
He explained that this film was made during the COVID-19 pandemic. He recalled, “During that time, with all the kids home, I thought, ‘Let’s watch a movie together.’ I figured they might enjoy "Armageddon". But the response was immediate: ‘What is this? This is ridiculous. Are you serious?’”
Affleck's son was particularly critical, saying "Armageddon" made no sense. Affleck humorously replied, “This isn’t a film based on logic. That was never a criterion for us when we made it,” he concluded.
