Will Ferrell: Overpaid has-been?
A new Forbes study names the comedian Tinsel Town's most overcompensated star. Some Hollywood-watchers agree
Will Ferrell's box office mojo has been waning.
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Forbes has named comedian Will Ferrell Hollywood's most overpaid actor. For every dollar that Ferrell gets paid, his films bring in $3 at the box office. By contrast, movies starring Shia LeBeouf — who Forbes says gives producers their best bang for the buck — bring in $160 for every dollar going into the actor's pocket. Are Will Ferrell's A-list glory days behind him? (Watch a clip of Will Ferrell in "Anchorman")
Will Ferrell's antics are getting old: His ranking in the Forbes list is no surprise. "People are growing tired of his shtick," says Hot Momma Gossip. His "last big movies," including "Land of the Lost" and "Semi-Pro" have been "disappointments." It seems as though movie producers should avoid Ferrell for now — at least until he gets his mojo back. "Forbes best actor for the buck is Shia LeBeouf"
Forbes's list is ridiculous: Keep in mind that Ferrell's movies bring in more than three dollars at the box office for every dollar he's paid, says Kevin Jagernauth at The Playlist. "Only in Hollywood could a more than triple return on your investment be considered a 'failure.'" This list is just an excuse for Forbes to drive some "web traffic" — it's not "a meaningful discussion of anything."
"Will Ferrell is overpaid (that depends on your definition)"
Ferrell needs to go back to what made him successful: After building his career and fan base on the "comedic genius" of films like Old School and Anchorman, Ferrell's been going downhill recently, says JSawyer at Accidental Sexiness. Some words of wisdom to the actor: "Stick to your roots" and don't bother with "films that have no potential."
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5 Comments
Posted by Mitch, Friday, November 20, 2009, 1:22 pm 1 this isn't news2 Too much of anyone is not a good thing, remember when Ben Stiller/Adam Sandler was in every movie?
Posted by Maggie, Friday, November 20, 2009, 1:29 pm OVER PAID. Definitely, from the beginning. A HAS BEEN. Definitely, from the beginning. He is not funny. He is crude and uncomfortable to watch. He is totally ugly.
Posted by Sue, Friday, November 20, 2009, 8:39 pm Ferrell was good on SNL, but many of his colleagues who succeeded in sketch comedy did not make it on the big screen. Ferrell doesn't have the talent to carry a whole picture. At this point I know that anything he is in will not be funny.
Posted by GeezerGuy, Saturday, November 21, 2009, 12:04 pm YES W.F. is NOT funnyI'll spend my movie on Robin Williams.
Posted by gp, Monday, November 30, 2009, 4:05 pm So, The Week doesn't believe that the riverting performance in Elf would justify what Will Farrell gets paid, which is probably millions? Lol I don't either. I actually got a silly laugh from Taladega Nights, but I credit his costars who really supported him. He is a very lucky man, really!!
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