RTE viewers let their thoughts be known as Michael Flatley responds to bad movie reviews on Late Late Show

Michael Flatley spoke about his drive to make a movie on Friday night's Late Late Show despite the horrid reviews.

The star joined Ryan Tubridy as the Late Late Show returned for its newest season after a summer break.

Flatley's was appearing after his new spy film has been panned by critics, titled 'Blackbird', starring and directed by the Irish-American, the movie premiered this week.

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The Telegraph called it an 'awful 007 rip-off,' while the Irish Examiner wrote that it 'will leave you rather more shaken than stirred'.

But speaking about the film on the Late Late show, Flatley told Tubs that when it comes to naysayers: "I don't answer them to be honest.

"The press have always been good to me...If one or two of them don't like this movie then that's ok with me."

When asked outright about the poor reviews by the host, he said: "I don't read reviews because I don't like negativity.

"(At the premiere) we got a two minute standing ovation...really nice to see."

He added: "There's no shame in failure, there is only shame in not trying."

He passionately told the audience to "go for it" if they have dreams, with the crowd clapping along.

Viewers were divided by the star's appearance as some labelled him a breath of fresh air while others wanted him off their screens.

One viewer tweeted: "Fair play to Michael Flatley..when he's passionate about something he goes and does it..no matter what anyone thinks."

Another said: "I love his confidence! Genuinely. Also I find it hard to slag him off because he did so much for Ireland since Riverdance."

But a less impressed viewer said: "Michael Flatley giving every impressionist about 28 years worth of material here."

Another said: "I’m sorry, but Michael Flatley’s accent is unacceptable."

Did you watch the show? What are your thoughts on the star and his new movie?

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