Tim Roth's Obama Skepticism

7 months ago 14th Apr 13:30

Tim Roth says US president Barack Obama is a "great TV anchor".

The 'Reservoir Dogs' actor - who was born in England but has lived in the US for 17 years - praises the new US president, but remains skeptical as to how much change he will actually bring about during his initial term in office.

With something like 'American Idol', I can see the entertainment value of the audition stage, but the shows I hate are the ones where they put a group of people in a house and watch them bite each other's heads off

Tim, 47, said: "President Obama is a great TV anchor. He's handsome and all that, bless him, but I'm wondering what he'll bring to the country. You never know with politicians and although he's certainly doing some good stuff, he's still pushing the war in Afghanistan."

Tim also blasted reality TV shows saying they are "cheap" and warned against "manipulative" entertainment.

He added: "Watching reality TV is like watching an accident from the top of a bus. I truly don't like it and I find the buying and selling of people's misery and expectations cheap.

"I do worry that manipulative entertainment is taking over. With something like 'American Idol', I can see the entertainment value of the audition stage, but the shows I hate are the ones where they put a group of people in a house and watch them bite each other's heads off."

Tim currently stars as human lie detector Dr. Cal Lightman in US TV drama 'Lie To Me'.