Last year, actor Chris Pratt told Vanity Fair he thinks men should be objectified in film just as much as women, saying, “I think it’s appalling that for a long time only women were objectified, but I think if we really want to advocate for equality, it’s important to even things out.”
“Not objectify women less,” he said, “but objectify men just as often as we objectify women.”
Well, critics who caught advance screenings of his new sci-fi pic Passengers — which hits theaters next Wednesday — say he’s definitely upholding his end of the bargain.
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According to TheWrap, he “joyfully” allows the film to feature him naked throughout and “otherwise exploit his physique.”
Such scenes include “sweaty weight lifting in the gym, flexing on a futuristic basketball court and … using his earthbound skills as an engineer to show off his biceps as he tinkers with a toolbox.”
There are also scenes featuring “his exposed backside in the shower and shuffling around his ride, the Starship Avalon.”
Meanwhile, co-star Jennifer Lawrence gets off comparatively easy on the flesh-baring scale: her bathing suit is staunchly conservative and made of “high-fashion mesh netting that covers her midriff.” And whenever she’s topless, it’s only seen from the back.
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Pratt and Lawrence share one nude scene together, but it’s “shown from a distance and in profile.”
And although his exposed talent will no doubt help sales — TheWrap reports it’s on track to open in the mid-$20 million range — critics have not been altogether keen on the film. It currently has a score of 42 on Metacritic.
Ironically, TheWrap gives the most despondent review of the bunch, saying the film “makes for queasy viewing and empty action thrills.”
IDoNotHaveToAgreeWithYou
He’s lost his charm. There’s just something kinda gross about him that’s just barely hidden behind some muscles.
NateB79
@IDoNotHaveToAgreeWithYou: I agree. He’s really just gross and acts desperate for attention at this point.
IDoNotHaveToAgreeWithYou
@NateB79: Pity. I really liked him in the first Guardians. I never watched Parks and Recreation or whatever that TV show was that he was on before that. I know he was bigger back then. I can’t even put my finger on what’s gross about him. It really is something to do with the personality though.
Jere
The nudity thing won’t be an equal playing field until male stars routinely get out their bits, just as women do. Next time Chris Pratt is in a movie where his co-star goes full frontal, he’d better do the same.
slinky49
Go full frontal or go home!
SteveDenver
The fussy b!tchqueens busy this season! Pratt is funny and fine. Glad the complainers showed up to give clicks and comments — even negative comments count as clicks in favor of story topics.
pscheck2
I have no idea what all the fuss is about ‘objectifying’ the male or female form? If it sells tickets, so what! If the feminists find it demeaning, then let them avoid the scene and let us minions enjoy same!
Ken A.
Passengers is PG-13 What nudity will be on there, shirtless maybe. Underwear?
BigWill
Ruh roh. Baby Booey Kachooey isn’t going to like this.
(I’m with Steve D.; Pratt is funny and fine.)
IDoNotHaveToAgreeWithYou
@SteveDenver: Just because you want to hump his leg, it doesn’t mean he’s everyone’s type.
SportGuy
He has gotten so sexy since losing the fat and becoming fit. Good work Mr. Pratt.
Low Country Boy
@SteveDenver: @IDoNotHaveToAgreeWithYou: IDNHTAWY, I get that everyone has their own type, but to call him “gross” *is* a bitchy, snarky comment, so own it, Felicia. Steve Denver, I agree he’s awesome. I also have to say, I didn’t realize that this site was populated by models with Ph.D.s and flawless personalities. LOL!!!
ProfessorMoriarty
Seriously. Pratt is fine, even though Passengers apparently sucks.
BriBri
He doesn’t fluff my skirt, sorry boys.
CarlIsle
If he really means it, he should show EVERYTHING 😀
Giuseppe
Chris Pratt’s “nudity” can’t save this awful film.
Captain Obvious
I’m confused by that gif. He looks like he doesn’t want to be changed or something. WTF. Not a way to sell tickets.
DMRX
@Ken A.: If you bothered to read the article before commenting (I know; reading is hard for someone who just wants to gripe.), it details exactly what nudity there is.
DrJones
Boy what a bunch of crybabies and pessimists! Chris Pratt is a breath of fresh air. He might not be drop dead gorgeous but I think he’s easy on the eyes overall, his body looks great, and he has a lot of natural charm, and is pretty funny. I like that he doesn’t take himself too seriously, and that he’s kind of a goofball. He’s doing the world a favor by calling for more male flesh on screen, so if you don’t like that, just go to the back of the class and keep your mouth shut. If you don’t like him then just don’t watch things he’s in, the rest of us will enjoy it without you. He’s also a straight ally for the LGBT community and we definitely need as many of those as we can get.
Miles
He was dreamy on Everwood the television series. He had that young jock bod that was slender and toned. He still is very handsome but nothing can top Everwood.
Jack Meoff
I guess you can’t please all of the people all of the time. Celebrities are damned if they do and damned if they don’t these days. Always someone willing to speak out and say what they have done or said is wrong. I think his take on equal opportunity objectification is a great idea. Good for him and even if you don’t think he is attractive at least he has manned up and taken a position on the issue and stood by it. Let’s see more celebs do the same.
darkanser
@IDoNotHaveToAgreeWithYou: Really? Interesting!! I think I must have been introduced to Chris Pratt through Queerty — something about his getting so ripped after putting on pounds for Parks & Recreation — which I don’t think I ever saw a single complete episode. Then there was his talking about getting a portfolio done through a gay photographer whose penthouse shower he used. I saw that Jurassic Park movie — only because I had spent a night in a hotel — which was OK, entertaining enough. I’ve been seeing the advertisements for his latest movie co-starring Jennifer Lawrence and was thinking he’s actually a nice looking man and/or they need to pay that photographer a bonus. So I guess I’d say I haven’t been overly exposed to Chris Pratt to form any opinion yea or nay.
RevJim
@NateB79: No clue what’s gross about him. I’d gladly look like him.