Smith scorns ‘morbius’ – reeves’ flight viewing stuns actor
Matt Smith, star of Doctor Who and House of the Dragon, reacted with palpable disbelief upon learning that Keanu Reeves allegedly watched Sony’s notoriously disastrous Morbius during a recent flight. The revelation, delivered during an appearance on the Brittany Broski’s Royal Court podcast, has ignited a surprisingly potent wave of online commentary.
A legend’s cinematic choices
Smith’s initial reaction – “F off, you are joking!” – highlights the sheer astonishment of the situation. He continued, suggesting Reeves might have been “having a moment,” possibly influenced by “valium” or some other substance. Despite a clear affection for the action icon, Smith expressed a blunt assessment: “No but what a legend, I just want to make that really clear.”
The anecdote unfolded after Smith, prompted by questions about his in-flight Entertainment preferences, bluntly stated, “Not fing Morbius, Jesus Christ. My god, [Reeves] must have really gone through the British Airways library to be getting to that.” The comment underscores the film’s widespread critical and audience rejection – a cinematic black hole, really – following its 2022 release. Critics savaged the film, and fans readily embraced its ineptitude as a shared, low-stakes cultural touchstone.
Ign’s harsh judgement
IGN’s review of Morbius, returning a paltry 5/10, succinctly captured the film’s shortcomings: “an origin story that lacks fangs and bite, marred by shoddy computer-digital fights and an overly serious tone that does the darkened flick no favors.” The film’s legacy, it seems, is now firmly cemented as a cautionary tale – a reminder that even the most beloved actors can stumble upon cinematic misfires.
Smith’s previous remarks about Morbius, previously shared with Rolling Stone, further emphasized his perspective: “you just have to roll with it. What else are you gonna do? It’s a film, at the end of the day, we’re not saving lives.” Sony, undeterred, has continued to pursue adaptations of its Marvel-adjacent characters, with recent releases like Madame Web and Kraven the Hunter, alongside the commercially successful Venom trilogy. Currently, Sony appears to be strategically shifting its focus, shelving further Spider-Man Universe projects – a welcome reprieve, perhaps, considering the ongoing buzz surrounding Morbius.
Looking ahead, Spider-Man’s future rests on the critically anticipated Spider-Man: Brand New Day, alongside Sony’s animated Spider-Verse installment slated for next year. Smith’s reaction, ultimately, serves as a potent reminder that even in the highly competitive landscape of Hollywood, personal preferences – and the capacity for a truly shocking viewing choice – remain delightfully unpredictable.