Tom Hanks has some thoughts on film criticism.

The Oscar-winning actor called people who write about movies “c————-s” in an interview with Conan O’Brien.

The two discussed how “time” became a measure of films’ importance after box office numbers and critics’ reviews.

“Then a ton of time passes, none of that matters anymore, and the movie exists exactly as it is, outside of lose/win status…and that’s when “that’s where all this happens,” he explained during an episode of “Conan O’Brien needs a friend.” “This thing that didn’t work then kind of works now. Or on the contrary: something that was enormous at the time is a museum piece and really doesn’t speak of anything. »

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Tom Hanks used an expletive to describe movie critics during the “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” podcast. (Stewart Cook/Sony Images via Getty Images)

Hanks remembers one particular film critic who wasn’t initially a fan of his film “That Thing You Do!” but then changed his tune.

He told O’Brien, “Let me tell you something about these b———— who write about movies,” prompting laughter from the podcast co-hosts .

“Can I say that?” Hanks questioned and received a resounding “Yes.”

“My dad writes about movies and his name is C——–r,” O’Brien joked.

Laughing, Hanks explained, “Someone who wrote on (‘That Thing You Do!’ wrote) that ‘Tom Hanks needs to stop hanging out with TV veterans because it feels like it’s shot on TV, and it’s not much,’ you know. This same person then wrote about the cult classic ‘That Thing You Do!’ Exactly the same person. They said, all you need is 20 years from now, and it ends up talking somewhere.

Hanks added that as an actor, “it’s the thing that we all signed up for. You know, it’s the carnival, it’s the pageant, right? I believe, it’s ok.”

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Tom Hanks has been warned that Hollywood is “the most unfair business in the world”. (Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images)

Before Hanks found success with films like “Forrest Gump,” “Cast Away” and “Big,” he was warned that Hollywood was “the most unfair business in the world.”

Hanks, now 68, admitted that luck plays a big role in succeeding as an actor during a conversation with Jay Shetty on an episode of “On purpose” podcast.

“That’s part of it, because a lot of it requires being in the right place at the right time, by choice and by sacrifice, you know, and that’s not easy to do,” the star explained. “Philadelphia.”

Tom Hanks poses with all his children on the carpet at the Golden Globes in 2020. From left to right: Samantha Bryant, Colin Hanks’ wife, Colin Hanks, Rita Wilson, Tom Hanks, Elizabeth Ann Hanks, Chet Hanks and Truman Theodore Hanks. (P. Lehman/Future Publishing via Getty Images)

Hanks became famous after landing a role on “Splash” in the 1980s. The actor had completed two seasons of “Bosom Buddies” when he landed the role. In 1988, he was nominated for an Oscar for his role in “Big”.

In the 1990s, Hanks won Oscars for “Philadelphia” and “Forrest Gump.”

Hanks explained that his parents’ divorce “prompted” him to become an actor, after spending hours alone traveling back and forth between his homes with each of them. “It was natural that I had to sit quietly and imagine what was happening,” he told Shetty. “It led me to realize that there was actually… a quest to say, ‘Let’s put on a show. Let’s tell the story.’ It happened, and bang, that was it.”

He later noted: “I think I was lucky because, because of my upbringing, I had no qualms about saying, ‘Hey, let’s do it. I had enough money for the “I once drove across the country with four other people. And then the following year, I crossed the country alone. I didn’t flinch and there are people who listen, they just can’t do that.

“You know, there’s a certain amount of safety and fear and intimidation that can come with that, putting yourself in the right place at the right time,” he explained. “And with that will come all the – it’s a 50/50.”

Tom Hanks won an Oscar for his role in “Forrest Gump.” (Sunset Boulevard/Getty Images)

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Gary Frayter, director of celebrity brand and social media at Kronus Communications, agreed with the warning given to Hanks, saying Hollywood was the “most unfair” business in the world.

“If an actor doesn’t generate views, they’re eliminated,” Frayter told Fox News Digital. “They preach body positivity/inclusion, but when was the last time you saw a deformed man in an action movie? Almost never. What I mean is, they’re very accurate about the programs they champion, about what “inclusion” means to them.”

Hanks returned to the big screen for his latest film, “Here,” on November 1. The actor was joined by Robin Wright, ‘Forrest Gump’ co-starfor the first time in a film since the release of the 90s hit.

The film is based on Richard McGuire’s graphic novel of the same name published in 2014. The plot follows the families over time while taking place in the same house for the entire film.

Robin Wright and Tom Hanks starred together in “Forrest Gump” and were paired together in director Robert Zemeckis’ latest film, “Here.” (Sunset Boulevard/Getty Images)

Despite the “nostalgia” that Hanks and Wright’s reunion brought to audiences, the film was not well received by film critics.

“No one can completely escape the film’s preoccupation with visual technology at the expense of heart,” wrote David Rooney for The Hollywood Reporter.

“Pair the broad, cliché-riddled storyline with the fixed-frame format, and ‘Here’ comes off as a bad sitcom, or worse yet, a school play made by a group of fifth graders who decided to s ‘attacking Eugene O’ Neill and ‘Death of a Salesman’,” wrote Odie Henderson for the. Boston Globe.

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Tom Hanks and Robin Wright attend the world premiere of “Here” on October 25. (Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for AFI)

Even for someone as successful and beloved by audiences as Hanks, bringing star power isn’t always enough to make a film a success.

“Bringing Tom Hanks and Robin Wright together appeals to nostalgia, which can be a powerful motivator for audiences – even with mixed reviews,” Frayter told Fox News Digital. “People may be drawn to ‘Here’ for the emotional connection they felt with ‘Forrest Gump,’ potentially surpassing early critical feedback.”

“That said, if the film doesn’t deliver, it risks leaving a lasting disappointment, which could tarnish the impact of the reunion.”

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Robin Wright and Tom Hanks in “Forrest Gump”, directed by Robert Zemeckis. (Sunset Boulevard/Getty Images)

Pairing celebrities to attract an audience is not a new concept.

“Movie studios know they only have milliseconds to promote their film, and since movie stars have powerful brands, just like Nike and Netflix, it’s no surprise to see yet another iconic couple (Pitt/Clooney, DiCaprio/Scorsese) are banking on star power to try to attract audiences,” Troy Gallo, director of brand strategy at Braintrust, told Fox News Digital.

“By bringing together successful duos, studios can mitigate the risks associated with new, unproven projects, help reassure audiences and make these films more appealing to everyone.”

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