• Josh Brolin's role in 'Thrashin'' led to a decade-long hiatus from Hollywood due to his disappointment with his performance.
• Brolin dedicated himself to theater in New York after 'Thrashin',' returning to film in the late '90s.
• He reinvented himself with critically acclaimed roles in movies such as 'No Country for Old Men,' achieving significant success later in his career.

Josh Brolin's early career experienced a significant setback after his role in the 1986 film 'Thrashin''. Despite an auspicious beginning in 'The Goonies,' Brolin was so disappointed with his performance in 'Thrashin'' that he decided to leave Hollywood. He moved to New York and dedicated himself to theater for a decade before returning to film and eventually achieving critical acclaim and mainstream success with roles in movies like 'No Country for Old Men'.

• What: Josh Brolin's early film 'Thrashin'' was a critical disappointment for him, leading to a significant break from Hollywood. The film, about rival skater gangs, featured Tony Hawk and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
• Who: Josh Brolin, Tony Hawk, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sherilyn Fenn, Johnny Depp, Coen Brothers.
• When: Brolin's breakthrough was in 1985 with 'The Goonies'. 'Thrashin'' was released in 1986, after which he left Hollywood for a decade before returning in the late '90s. 'No Country for Old Men' was released in 2007.
• Where: Hollywood, New York (theater), various film locations.

The article highlights the unpredictable nature of the film industry and the impact of early career choices. Brolin's experience with 'Thrashin'' serves as a cautionary tale about the potential for a single role to derail a promising career. However, it also underscores the possibility of reinvention and achieving success later in life, as Brolin demonstrated with his acclaimed roles in later films.

When I went to the premiere, I was crushed. I thought my acting was horrendous. It was the worst acting I’ve ever seen in my life.

Josh Brolin's career trajectory is a story of both early setbacks and eventual triumph. His experience with 'Thrashin'' led to a decade-long absence from Hollywood, but he successfully reinvented himself and achieved significant success later in his career. This illustrates the potential for resilience and reinvention in the entertainment industry.