10 Reasons Vince Is No Fun Anymore

Vaughn, once so promising, has started taking his audience for granted
By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff
Posted Oct 20, 2009 10:55 AM CDT
10 Reasons Vince Is No Fun Anymore
Actors Vince Vaughn and Malin Akerman poses at the photocall for the film 'Couples Retreat' in London, Thursday Oct. 15, 2009.   (AP Photo/Joel Ryan)

Vince Vaughn, once "so money" in Swingers, just isn't living up to his promise—although Hollywood probably feels differently, considering the $63 million plus that his last mediocre film (Couples Retreat) made in its first two weeks. In the Los Angeles Times, Betsy Sharkey lists her top 10 problems with the funnyman:

  • Laziness: Need proof? His performances in Four Christmases  and Couples Retreat are basically interchangeable.
  • Too much Jon Favreau: "It's like watching a married couple bicker and quarrel—but without the makeup sex."

  • No drama: He proved he can go beyond comedy in Return to Paradise, so why not explore that more? He could even try playing a villain for once.
  • No supporting spots: His few scenes in Mr & Mrs Smith gave the film a little something extra, but now Vaughn only seems to take leading roles.
  • No crying: What happened to the softness on display in Old School? And why is he always playing the detached, unable-to-cry guy's guy?
For the complete list, click the link below. (More Vince Vaughn stories.)

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