Kevin Costner must have been elated this past week when a couple of journalists requested interviews on the eve of the release of his new feature - "Swing Vote".
After all, no one has been much interested in the faded star in recent years.
A couple of clunkers - "Waterworld" in particular - just about sank his career. However - "Dances With Wolves" - proved he either has real talent or was just a flash in the pan.
Hankering for some of that old magic, Costner was inclined to forgo on rustling up outside backing for the political yarn; instead, he opted to fund the project himself to the tune of $21 mil.
"I'm no fool," he smugly remarked to one local reporter.
On the contrary.
Judging by the lukewarm reviews, it appears Costner may be left with a heap load of fool's gold!
Maybe the likable thespian should just focus on acting. If, he can find a vehicle like - "The Tin Cup" or "No Way Out" - to skyrocket his career back into the stratosphere, that is.
Otherwise, he may end up a B-list actor (God forbid) with ongoing guest appearances on mediocre cable shows.
Seasoned stage actors co-starring in "Robin Hood" put Costner's acting skills to shame...
