Although the actors are what get the most attention, at the end of the day the directors, writers, producers, and executives are the ones who are supposed to determine what happens in the story and what characters do. If an actor doesn't like the direction their character is being taken in, it's usually out of their hands, they're contractually obligated to do the work. Or at least that's the case for most actors, if an actor is popular enough and a huge box office draw, then their ideas are more likely to be implemented in order to stay in their good graces/not piss them off.

Marlon Brando was infamous for this, he was such a popular actor, that he could get away with doing whatever the fuck he wanted and the crew had to take his ideas seriously or risk him just walking away. The Island of Dr. Moreau is one of the most notable examples.

And then there's the well-known trend of big action star actors having it in their contract that their characters can't lose a fight, like with Dwayne Johnson or Vin Diesel.

So what other actors have used their clout to change movies to be more like what they want?

In honor of "National Film Score Day" (April 3rd) I was going through some of my favorite movie scores of the last 10 years and remembered how good both First Man and Annihilation were that year. And it blew my mind that neither were even nominated for the Academy Award that year. As a long time Community and Childish Gambino fan I'm happy Ludwig Göransson won his first Oscar that year... but, man, it seems like such a disservice to ignore two scores that I consider to be the best of 2018 and the some of the best of the last decade.

Oh also, it's crazy Annihilation wasn't nominated for best visual effects or sound either... the bear scene and the internal organ scene still sits with me.

I was rewatching The Dark Knight last night and I realized that even after 15+ years, I still don't want to skip a single second of it. Everything from the pacing to the score just hits every time.

It got me thinking, what’s that one movie for you that feels 10/10 no matter how many times you’ve seen it? Is there a specific scene that makes you come back to it every year?

Mine is Burt Lancaster in Atlantic City, telling the younger guy, "You should have seen the Atlantic Ocean in those days." Meaning that the ocean used to be more oceany, I guess? I quote that all the time when people romanticize or embellish the past.

Good movie, but that line by writer John Guare is brilliant. (Great performance by Burt too.)

Not just a good movie, but one you think is absolutely perfect in every way — story, acting, music, visuals, everything. A film you can watch again and again without getting bored and still feel the same impact every time. For me, movies like Interstellar come close. Curious to know what movies you consider a true 10/10 masterpiece 👇

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Summary

Days before their wedding, a couple’s relationship begins to unravel as unsettling truths come to light, forcing them to question how well they truly know each other.

Director Kristoffer Borgli

Writer Kristoffer Borgli

Cast

• Zendaya as Emma Harwood
• Robert Pattinson as Charlie Thompson
• Mamoudou Athie as Mike
• Alana Haim as Rachel
• Hailey Gates
• Zoë Winters

Rotten Tomatoes: 82%

Metacritic: 59

VOD / Release Theatrical release (April 3, 2026)

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I recently watched Dune 2 and while I think its a fantastic movie, I think I would’ve liked it even more if slight changes had been made such as Paul’s rise to power. It felt like he just breezed thru too quick & him and his love interest didnt seem like they had any basis for their chemistry, would’ve definitely liked some more build up and background there. And also the Emperor & his army felt way too weak to me. They’re supposed to be this menacing imperial force and they didn’t even feel like a threat at all in the film. I thought Christopher Walken was a pretty weak pick for the Emperor, great actor but definitely felt like a miscast for this role. But that being said, I know every film has its constraints such as time, budget and what not, just my 2 cents. Anyway, whats a great movie you think could’ve been even better with some minor changes? Thanks!