Stallone Earned Millions for a Film No One Wants to Watch

MOVIE NEWS – Stallone earned $3.5 million in just one day for a movie that critics universally panned. On the set of Armor, the Rambo star discovered who the real director was, and reportedly, he wasn’t surprised at all.

 

Sylvester Stallone’s second 0% score on Rotten Tomatoes within just two months sparked curiosity about what went so wrong with these movies. How could they be so poorly received? Both Armor and Alarum were dismissed as formulaic action thrillers, deemed dull and uninspired. However, the story behind Armor adds a unique twist to its otherwise lackluster reputation.

Reportedly, Stallone was paid $3.5 million for a single day on set—a hefty paycheck meant to bring box-office appeal with the star’s action-hero status. Oddly enough, Stallone only learned who he’d be working with upon his arrival on set, but, as reported by the LA Times, he seemed completely unfazed by the revelation.

But why was this information withheld? Randall Emmett, a producer with a lengthy career, had also worked as a director and collaborated with Stallone on past projects. However, a few years ago, Emmett faced allegations of harassment and offering jobs to actresses in exchange for sexual favors, forcing him to adopt the pseudonym “Ives” within the industry. On top of this, Emmett carried a history of substantial debts, complicating the financing of his projekts.

A Shady “Director”

As a result, Armor listed a certain Justin Routt as its director—a 63-year-old with no filmmaking experience and a criminal record. According to eight sources interviewed by the LA Times, Routt didn’t shoot a single scene during production. “He didn’t do anything. Randall made all the decisions,” said Steve Noell, the props manager. “He pretended to direct—watching the monitor, gesturing at the action—but it was all for show,” added Michael Castro, a props assistant.

“I’ve been through plenty of disasters, and I knew this one would end the same way,” shared Chad Chamberlain, a camera operator. Nonetheless, the LA Times reported that filming wrapped without significant issues, though the final product failed to live up to Stallone’s star power. Delayed payments to the crew were another point of contention. Filming took place during the Hollywood actors’ strike (with union approval), prompting many to work for lower pay. “We all needed the money,” explained Nathan Hughes.

In Armor, a father-and-son duo working as security guards for an armored truck company confront a group of thieves, led by Stallone, as they cross a bridge. “Cornered, they must come up with a plan to escape alive.” The film is not yet available on streaming platforms, and Stallone’s other 0% film remains similarly inaccessible.

Source: 3djuegos

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