Viewers of The Late Late Show have praised Michael Flatley after he appeared on the show to talk about his new film on Friday night.
The star joined Ryan Tubridy as the Late Late Show returned for its newest season after a summer break, and Flatley was talking about his new spy film, which has been panned by critics. The new movie, which is titled 'Blackbird', starring and directed by the Irish-American, will premiere this week.
The Telegraph called it an 'awful 007 rip-off,' while the Irish Examiner wrote that it 'will leave you rather more shaken than stirred'. But speaking about the film on the Late Late show, Flatley told Tubs that when it comes to naysayers: "I don't answer them to be honest.
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"The press have always been good to me...If one or two of them don't like this movie then that's ok with me." When asked about the poor reviews by the Ryan Tubridy, Flatley said: "I don't read reviews because I don't like negativity.
"(At the premiere) we got a two minute standing ovation...really nice to see." He added: "There's no shame in failure, there is only shame in not trying."
He passionately told the audience to "go for it" if they have dreams, with the crowd clapping along. Viewers were left divided by the star's appearance as some labelled him a breath of fresh air while others wanted him off their screens.
One viewer tweeted: "Fair play to Michael Flatley..when he's passionate about something he goes and does it..no matter what anyone thinks." Another said: "I love his confidence! Genuinely. Also I find it hard to slag him off because he did so much for Ireland since Riverdance."
But a less impressed viewer said: "Michael Flatley giving every impressionist about 28 years worth of material here." Another person said: "I’m sorry, but Michael Flatley’s accent is unacceptable."
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