Uwe Boll Responds to Armie Hammer’s Reported Reaction to ‘Citizen Vigilante’

Uwe Boll has addressed reports suggesting that Armie Hammer was dissatisfied after viewing their new film, ‘Citizen Vigilante’. The director refuted these claims, stating that he enjoyed collaborating with Hammer and encountered no issues with the actor during the filming process.

In an email to TheWrap, Boll commended Hammer’s performance in the movie, noting that the actor was fully dedicated from the outset.

“Armie was perfect for the part and I loved working with him. He was prepared and delivered every day on set. We both had a great time working together even if the subject matter of the film is very serious and real,” Boll expressed.

Boll also defended the film itself, asserting that it was designed to provoke strong reactions among viewers. He emphasized that he prioritizes audience feedback over professional critics, believing that the film resonates with its intended audience.

“It was clear that the film will split the audience but I never cared about reviewers – I care about the audience. 94% on Rotten Tomatoes or 4.5 on Amazon shows that the audience loves the film. 50% of the audience doesn’t feel connected anymore with the crap the studios are spitting out – they needed and wanted a blunt and hard film about reality,” Boll added.

Boll’s comments followed a report from Puck’s Kim Masters, which claimed Hammer was taken aback upon viewing the completed version of ‘Citizen Vigilante’. An unnamed source close to Hammer indicated that the actor had a very negative response to the finished film.

“The first time he saw it, he was in tears. And not tears of joy. He called me and said, ‘F–k. This is hateful, disgusting,’” the source revealed to Puck.

The same source also alleged that Hammer felt the final product differed significantly from what he believed they had created during filming.

“It’s not like he sent him a hundred-page script. When he saw the final product, he was, ‘That was not the movie I thought we made,’” the source stated.

‘Citizen Vigilante’ features Hammer as a character who targets immigrants and foreigners, making it one of Boll’s most contentious films. The movie had a brief theatrical run before becoming available on video-on-demand platforms.

The production has garnered attention not only for its storyline but also as one of Hammer’s first significant acting roles since his career was interrupted in 2021. That year, multiple women accused the actor of sexual and emotional abuse. Although investigations by the Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office did not lead to criminal charges, Hammer lost representation and many projects fell through.

Earlier this year, Hammer expressed his eagerness to return to acting, regardless of the project type. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter prior to the release of ‘Citizen Vigilante’, he stated, “I would have done a cat food commercial.”

Before the controversies surrounding his personal life, Hammer was seen as one of Hollywood’s promising talents. He starred in films such as ‘The Social Network’, ‘The Man from U.N.C.L.E.’, and ‘The Lone Ranger’ before his career was put on pause.

Currently, neither Hammer nor his representatives have publicly commented on Boll’s recent statements. Consequently, the accounts from Puck and Boll’s remarks continue to present contrasting narratives regarding Hammer’s reaction after watching ‘Citizen Vigilante’.

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