It's a fairly well established fact that Tom Hanks is one of the nicest guys in Hollywood. In addition to being the current generation's Jimmy Stewart on screen, the guy has a proven track record of treating both fans and press with the utmost respect and kindness. That said, you'd think there would have to be a line somewhere. There has to be a certain button that, if you push it, Hanks will lose his temper and lash out. If you think that button is telling him you don't like his movies, you're dead wrong.
The National Enquirer, via The Guardian, reports that two fans recently approached Hanks as he was filling up his car at the local gas station and engaged him in conversation. After telling him that they recently saw Larry Crowne, Hanks' newest film that he also wrote and directed, the actor asked the couple for their opinion about the movie. After they both said that they weren't really fans of the film, Hanks reached into his pocket and pulled out $25 to give to the couple. After initially refusing, they eventually took the money and while getting into his car Hanks said, “We’ll do a better job> next time!”
While I'd love to believe this story - as it would add to Hanks' incredible reputation - I do have my doubts. The National Enquirer isn't exactly the most reliable publication out there and what kind of couple would approach Tom Hanks to tell him that they didn't like his most recent movie? Also, does the story mean that the couple went to the publication with the story after the encounter? Something about this smells really fishy. Either way, Hanks better start keeping a lot of cash with him in case this story spreads.
