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Margot Robbie: I Make Movies for Ticket-Buyers, Not Critics

Margot Robbie states her primary filmmaking focus is on the audience's emotional experience, not critical reviews. She highlights her collaborative process with director Emerald Fennell, who prioritizes audience excitement over "heady ideas." Their latest film, 'Wuthering Heights,' opened at the top of the domestic box office despite polarizing reactions. Robbie's comments join a wider industry dialogue about audience reception, echoed recently by peers like Jennifer Lawrence.

Key Points: Margot Robbie Prioritizes Audience Over Critics in Filmmaking

  • Focus on audience emotional response
  • Never worries about critics on set
  • Collaborates with director Emerald Fennell
  • Film 'Wuthering Heights' tops box office
  • Part of broader Hollywood conversation on reception
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Margot Robbie says she makes movies for "people buying tickets", "not critics"

Margot Robbie explains her focus on audience emotion over critical reviews, discussing her collaboration with director Emerald Fennell.

Margot Robbie says she makes movies for "people buying tickets", "not critics"
"I believe you should make movies for the people who are going to buy tickets to see the movies. - Margot Robbie"

Washington, February 18

Margot Robbie has made it clear that when it comes to filmmaking, audiences, and not critics, are her top priority.

As per Variety, the Oscar-nominated actor said she has never once stepped onto a set worrying about reviews, insisting instead that her focus remains firmly on the emotional experience of moviegoers.

The 'Wuthering Heights' actor Robbie said, "I consider audience always. I've never, ever been on set and thought, 'What are the critics going to think of this?' I'm like, 'What's an audience going to feel right now? What's their emotional response going to be?'" adding, "I believe you should make movies for the people who are going to buy tickets to see the movies. It's as simple as that," she added, as quoted by Variety.

Robbie is currently seen in 'Wuthering Heights,' directed by Emerald Fennell, where she stars opposite Jacob Elordi as Cathy and Heathcliff.

The film opened at the top spot at the domestic box office, despite drawing polarising responses from audiences, as per Variety.

Fennell's previous directorial ventures, 'Promising Young Woman' and 'Saltburn,' also sparked divided reactions among viewers. Robbie has produced all three of Fennell's feature films.

Speaking about her collaboration with Fennell, Robbie praised the filmmaker's storytelling instincts. "I love working with Emerald because she always prioritises an emotional experience over a heady idea," Robbie said, adding, "She's very smart. She's got great ideas, but she'll let a cool idea fall by the wayside to offer the option that's going to be most exciting for the audience. I really appreciate that about her."

Robbie's comments come amid broader conversations in Hollywood about audience reception. Last year, Jennifer Lawrence spoke candidly in an interview about the anxiety she experiences before a film's release, describing the fear of public rejection despite her belief in the project.

- ANI

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Arjun K
It's a good sentiment, but I think it's a bit simplistic. Critics can help filmmakers grow and push boundaries. A balance is needed. Some of our best Indian films were critically acclaimed AND loved by the public.
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Sarah B
As someone who loved 'Saltburn' but knows many who hated it, I get what she means. The emotional ride is what you remember, not the reviews. Excited to see her new film!
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Rohit P
Totally agree with Margot! In Bollywood too, the biggest hits are the ones that connect with the 'aam janta', not the ones with 5-star reviews. The box office tells the real story.
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Kavya N
It's refreshing to hear this from a top actor-producer. So much pressure on artists these days. At the end of the day, cinema is for entertainment and feeling something. Good for her for keeping that focus.
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Michael C
Interesting perspective. But "polarising responses" means the audience itself is divided, right? So who is the "audience" she's making it for? It's not a monolith. A film can't please everyone who buys a ticket.

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