Why Gerard Butler's 'Law Abiding Citizen' Was So Divisive

Just like every other actor with an extensive filmography to their name, Gerard Butler has starred in movies that either strengthened his recognition or damaged his reputation. For instance, Zack Snyder’s 300 from 2006 was not only a box office hit but was also a breakout role for the Scottish actor. However, he has some unforgiving flops as well (both commercially and critically), like Dracula 2000, 2003’s Timeline, and 2016’s Gods of Egypt. But Law Abiding Citizen created a huge line in the sand — it's not the usual clash between moviegoers and reviewers, though.