Matt Smith's candid disdain for "Morbius" has struck a chord with fans who share his assessment of Sony's 2022 vampire flop. The "House of the Dragon" star recently reacted to news that Keanu Reeves watched the film on a plane, and Smith's response revealed genuine frustration with his own involvement in the project.
Smith played Milo/Hydro-Man in the Jared Leto vehicle, which became one of the most widely mocked superhero films in recent memory. The film tanked critically and commercially, yet inexplicably experienced a cult resurgence on social media as fans ironically embraced its failures. That second life prompted fresh discussion about the film's missteps, pulling Smith back into conversations about work he clearly regrets.
Fans interpreted Smith's comments as evidence that Sony misled him about the project's quality or scope. The actor's visible irritation resonated with audiences tired of defending superhero films that studios themselves seem uncertain about. His honesty stood in stark contrast to typical celebrity damage control, where actors diplomatically acknowledge flawed projects while pivoting to future work.
"Morbius" exists in Sony's extended Spider-Man Universe, a sprawling franchise that has struggled to justify its existence beyond capitalizing on Marvel's brand recognition. Leto's flat affect and the film's confused tone created a genuinely baffling viewing experience that transcended traditional bad-movie criticism. The script couldn't decide if Morbius was tragic, menacing, or comedic, resulting in something accidentally fascinating in its incompetence.
Smith's forthright reaction matters because A-list actors rarely publicly trash their own films. His willingness to join audiences in mocking "Morbius" signals a shift in how talent addresses franchise projects that miss their marks. Whether Smith was genuinely blindsided by the