His name alone used to be a licence to print money...but he just doesn't seem to 'headline' movies anymore?
My guess is that he lost his mojo around the time of 'FIREWALL' (which I enjoyed, btw)
He seems like a cranky idiot who is stoned a lot.
I still like him, but that's what I think.
He seems like he doesn't like the kind of films everyone likes him in. He did a lot of romantic comedies and stuff that are just boring. Meanwhile, he has been in the biggest action films EVER but he hasn't made many like them.
In '97 he did Air Force one, which was a huge hit. Then Six Days, Seven Nights and Random Hearts had moderate success. What Lies Beneath was a big hit in 2000, and a shocking role for a guy who was legendary for being the reluctant hero. But the back to back duds of K-19 and Hollywood Homicide in 02 and 03 were probably the end of his run. And not just that they didn't bring in much money, but his weird Russian accent and being with Josh Harnett when he was huge and still not having success made it even worse. But considering that his run was from 1977-2000 is an amazing feat that not many have even come close too.
Also consider that he doesn't work nearly as much as he used too. When he does do movies, its rare that he is one of the leads. Most of his roles are special appearances, cameos, or voice over work. Even in Episode VII he's not in the first act, and is kind part of an ensemble. I think at this point in his life he's happier spending more time on his ranch, and considers himself semi-retired.