John Travolta's Career Nearly Destroyed by a 1985 Flop

John Travolta, once one of the biggest film stars in the world, faced a career slump in the mid-1980s to mid-1990s. This decline can be attributed to the failure of the 1985 romantic drama film "Perfect," which turned Travolta into a joke and caused the public to forget his previous successes in films like "Blow Out," "Grease," "Saturday Night Fever," and "Urban Cowboy."

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After "Perfect," Travolta struggled to find success with his next film, "The Experts," which was completely ignored by audiences and criticized by reviewers. This marked the beginning of a period where Hollywood stopped taking Travolta seriously.

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Urban Travolta

"Perfect" reunited Travolta with director James Bridges, who previously worked with him on the successful film "Urban Cowboy." While "Urban Cowboy" was a commercial and critical success, "Perfect" focused more on Travolta's character as a journalist and ultimately failed to resonate with audiences.

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In contrast to his previous successes, "Perfect" grossed less than £13 million against a production cost of approximately £20 million, further contributing to Travolta's career downfall.

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Far From Perfect

The failure of "Perfect" was followed by a series of commercial and critical disappointments for Travolta, including "Blow Out," "Two of a Kind," and the "Saturday Night Fever" sequel "Staying Alive." It became evident that Hollywood had lost faith in Travolta's star power.

Despite finding some success with the 1989 film "Look Who's Talking," Travolta's career continued to suffer. Hollywood no longer viewed him as a serious actor.

Back to the Future

Travolta's career took a turn for the better with his acclaimed performance in Quentin Tarantino's 1994 film "Pulp Fiction," earning him an Oscar nomination. He capitalized on this resurgence by starring in several successful films, such as "Face/Off," "The General's Daughter," "Get Shorty," "Phenomenon," and "Michael."

However, in recent years, Travolta's career has once again declined, with a string of direct-to-video action films. Despite this, Travolta seems content with his career and legacy, without feeling the need to prove himself further.