Colin Farrell Admits He Felt "So Much Shame" After Flop Of Alexander

Just because someone pours their heart and soul into something doesn't necessarily mean that it's going to pay off. Sadly, that was the case for Colin Farrell when he appeared in what might be one of the most famous flops of all time: 'Alexander.' The drama movie was meant to get his career on the right road, but something about it just didn't fall into place for audiences around the world.

If there is one thing that many have learned, it's that words can hurt - and leave a lasting impact on people. That was the case for the actor, as Colin Farell admits he felt "so much shame" after the flop of 'Alexander.' While things have moved on, it appears that the actor still can't shake that feeling all these years later.

Alexander was a complete box office flop

Some films blow Hollywood and the world out of the water with their incredible visuals and storylines that have never been seen before. Then there are the ones that don't entirely go to plan, such as the drama 'Alexander.' Colin Farrell was a fresh face in the entertainment industry, quickly making a name for himself as a hellraiser in Hollywood. Sadly, his off-screen antics didn't help the movie in any way, with 'Alexander' quickly going down as one of the biggest flops of all time. Sure, it made a small profit, but it only brought in $167 million at the box office compared to its $155 million budget. 'Alexander' even earned a low 16% on Rotten Tomatoes and was up for six Golden Raspberries, including Worst Actor for Colin Farrell himself.

Colin Farrell admitted he felt "shame" after reading reviews

One of the reasons that Colin Farrell took the reviews and backlash of 'Alexander' so hard was because everyone expected it to be a hit movie, especially with the all-star cast. Everyone working on the film thought it would help to propel his career to new incredible heights, which is why it hit him so hard when it became the talk of the headlines for all the wrong reasons. As if that wasn't enough, Farrell admitted to feeling like he had to apologize to everyone who had seen 'Alexander' and how it started to make him doubt his ability as an actor.

The actor disappeared to Lake Tahoe for a time following Alexander

We all take criticism differently, with Colin Farrell taking the backlash from 'Alexander' pretty hard. In fact, Farrell admitted he felt he had "been found out" for being a bad actor and that he needed to run away. It wasn't long before Farrell traveled to Lake Tahoe so he could wear a beanie and mask as a disguise from the rest of the world. At the time, Farrell was just 23 years old and "[cared] a lot" about what the rest of the world thought of his abilities as an actor. Thankfully, he has proved time and time again that he has all the skills needed to make it as a legend in Hollywood.

Colin Farrell admits he felt "so much shame" after the flop that was 'Alexander,' but thankfully, the years have been kind to the actor. Still, it can be tough to shake something that was such a major part of your life for all the wrong reasons.