From a young age, Chris Evans was immersed in theater work. He felt alive and at home when he was performing. In 2000, he made the bold decision to move out to LA, in search of fame and stardom.
It took time to realize a breakthrough, as at first, major roles were few and far between. Even when he changed his career by landing 'Captain America', the process was stressful and in truth, Chris almost backed out given how much pressure it entailed.
It all worked out for the better, as we can't imagine anyone else in the MCU role. And in truth, it helped his bank account a great deal as well, with a booming net worth of $80 million.
However, things could've easily gone the other way. Chris was trying to find himself as an actor in the early 2000s and was put in a big role. However, the film almost sunk his career. It failed at the box office and to make matters worse, the reviewers weren't too keen on the project either.
Thankfully, Evans grew from the experience and it didn't deter his career. Though in truth, it could have.
He Was Still Finding Himself As An Actor At The Time
It was at the early stage of his career back in 2004. At that point, Evans admitted alongside Black Film that he was still trying to find his groove as a performer, along with an identity.
"The fact is there's a lot of better actors than I am who are out there and aren't working, so I'm still trying to come into my own. I think if I thought I had a distinguishing quality, I think that might be a step in the wrong direction. I think trying to remain as humble as possible is the best way to aid that progression with your acting."
In addition, Chris didn't have a clear path just yet in his career. In terms of preference, he really didn't have one between an indie film and a mainstream movie. Of course, that would change in the later years once his popularity grew.
"I'm into doing anything with good directors. I think a movie will sink or swim based on your director. They're the beginning, they're the end, they're the storyteller. Your acting is filtered through their eyes. And I've seen directors take great scripts and turn them into shit, and I've seen directors take very mediocre scripts and make them amazing, and I think it's the best way to learn, with great storytellers, so if it's an independent film where there's no money involved, but a great director, I'm there. And if it's a hundred million dollar budget, likewise- good director, I'm in."
He was in for 'The Perfect Score', which on paper given the cast, looked to be a home run for his career. In truth, the reviews did not reflect what could have been.
The Reviews Weren't Good
With the likes of Scarlett Johansson and Chris Evans at the forefront, fans expected the film to be a slam-dunk. However, at the box office, the film didn't even get past the $10 million mark. In addition, it received some tough reviews.
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film got a 16% score... and 44% with the audience. The reviewers weren't so nice.
"Marketed as a sort of Breakfast Club meets Ocean's Eleven, this has little in common with either. A clingy voiceover goes on about how exams render us little more than machines, and like, that's totally unfair. It makes The Breakfast Club look like one of the smartest experiences of your life."
"Scarlett Johansson appears as a laconic brunette. This, of course, before she became the most laconic blonde in the world, after Owen Wilson."
Not the best reviews and in truth, Evans struggled with the character.
Evans Struggled To Relate With The Character
Chris admitted he enjoyed his time on the film, despite the reviews. Though he did struggle to relate to the character. According to the actor, he had very little in common with his role, which might be the reason for some disconnect.
"Not much. I think the one thing is that we both kind of knew what we wanted at an early age. He's by far more academic than I was, you know, a little more ambitious as far as schooling is concerned, but I think we both had a pretty clear idea about what we were after."
In the years that followed, Chris would find his groove, and soon enough, he was on top of the mountain alongside the elite.
