Archive · 5 Dec 2025
Matt Reeves defends Paul Dano
Matt Reeves, the director of The Batman, defended actor Paul Dano after Quentin Tarantino called him 'weak sauce'.
Reeves praised Dano as an incredible actor and person.
Tarantino made his comments during a podcast where he ranked his favorite movies of the 21st century.
He said Dano's performance in There Will Be Blood was a 'non-entity' and that it was a 'big giant flaw' in the movie.
Despite Tarantino's criticism, Dano has worked with many famous directors and received praise for his role as The Riddler in The Batman.
Matt Reeves defended Paul Dano after Quentin Tarantino called him 'weak sauce'.
Reeves praised Dano as an incredible actor and person.
Tarantino ranked his favorite movies of the 21st century and criticized Dano's performance in There Will Be Blood.
Dano's portrayal of The Riddler in The Batman was widely praised by critics and audiences.
Tarantino also expressed his dislike for other actors like Owen Wilson and Matthew Lillard.
- Who
- Matt Reeves, Paul Dano, Quentin Tarantino
- What
- Defense of Paul Dano by Matt Reeves
- When
- December 5
- Where
- Washington DC, US
- Why
- Quentin Tarantino's criticism of Paul Dano
- Director
- Matt Reeves
- Actor
- Paul Dano
- Critic
- Quentin Tarantino
- Movie
- There Will Be Blood
- Defended Movie
- The Batman