The statement was addressed, From a director who feels like a complete idiot.

In trying to pick holes in my own work, I ended up blaming someone else.

Thats not only bad directing, thats shoddy behaviour, that I am not in any way proud of.

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The Irish filmmaker had previouslydisparaged Knightleys acting and dedicationduring an interview with theIndependentthat was published over the weekend.

Carney also said he apologized to Knightley personally but wanted to extend his apology to her fans and friends.

Read his full statement below.