Rosamund Pike Says 'Doom' Is a Disaster

Rosamund Pike's Career Nearly Derailed by 'Doom': A Disastrous Film Experience

Rosamund Pike's celebrated acting career features numerous standout moments. However, she admits that the 2005 film Doom made her fear she would never establish herself, calling the movie a disaster that nearly ended her career before it began. Pike recently recalled feeling unprepared for the action film, describing it as "probably one of the worst films ever made" and adding, "I didn’t read the reviews, but you get the idea that you’ve survived this catastrophe." The video game adaptation, which currently holds an 18% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, is widely considered one of the worst ever made. Variety, however, offered a contrasting view, stating, "This movie isn't as terrible as everyone thinks." Doom also starred Dwayne Johnson. Although he'd appeared in The Scorpion King and Walking Tall, he had not yet achieved blockbuster status. Johnson replaced Ray Winstone, who was originally slated for the lead role. Despite costing $60 million and failing to recoup its investment, Doom did not end Pike's career, which continues to flourish in various films.