Matthew Vaughn Talks Poor ‘Argylle’ Reviews: “We didn’t Make ‘Citizen Kane,’ But F*cking Hell”

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Director of ‘Argylle’ Matthew Vaughn was not expecting the overwhelmingly poor reviews from both critics and the moviegoing public. Currently, on Rotten Tomatoes, the critic score holds at 33% while the audience reviews are much higher at 72%.

“My guard came down on Argylle,” Vaughn said to Empire. “We had done test screenings that had gone fantastically well. The premiere was a really fun night, and it was like going back to the Snatch days where there was such excitement. And I started drinking the Kool-Aid.”

The film was blasted for its over-use of poorly done CGI, unnecessarily consistent plot twists, and an over-all weak story.

“It’s a fun, feel-good movie, or I thought it was a fun, feel-good movie,” Vaughn continued. “We didn’t make Citizen Kane, but fucking hell, then the reviews came out and I’m like, ‘Wait, what have I done to offend these people?’ They were vitriolic. I’m not saying the movie’s perfect by any means, but I didn’t think it was offensive. That took me by surprise.”

The director also commented on ‘Argylle’s’ post-theatre success: “We’re doing very well on streaming. People are liking it. Nothing would make me happier than making another one. I’m getting texts saying, ‘Wow, those reviews were fucking harsh!’ The more we can get people to watch Argylle, the more chance we make another one. I’d love to make another one, we’ve got it planned.”

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