Outside of a streaks of hits built by the likes of Tom Cruise and Will Smith (featuring a variety of genres and types of roles) there is absolutely no way to determine to my satisfaction that an actor is worth his paycheck. I’m convinced no one went to see either Transformers movie nor “Indiana Jones: Aw, Screw It, Something About Aliens and Aztecs or Something” because of Shia Lebouf.
I went to see the first Transformers movie in theaters 7 times, mostly because I’m a long-time fan of the franchise.
Yes I bought both movies not because of Shia. BUT, because I have enjoyed Shia in Holes, Both Transformers and Disturbia I will give a Movie a chance BECAUSE he is in it.
I enjoy his energy and he is a natural comedian. (He reminds me of a young Jimmy Stewart who was also very energetic and a natural comedian.)