(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Tom Hanks refunded a couple who disliked his latest movie.

The star wrote, directed and appeared in Larry Crowne, about a man who goes back to school after being made redundant. The picture received mix reviews, which Tom discovered during a recent trip to the gas station.

He was filling up his car in Pacific Palisades when an excited couple stopped to talk to him. They explained they'd just seen the film, promoting Tom to quiz them on their thoughts. The man immediately said is "wasn't that good", while the woman tried to ease the situation by explaining they'd come to expect more from their favourite star.

"Gee, I'm sorry you were disappointed, how about letting me refund your ticket money?" Tom is quoted as saying by National Enquirer.

He then reached into his pocket and plucked out $25. While the woman was apprehensive about taking the cash, her husband wasn't so bothered. He immediately took the money and the pair sped off, leaving Tom to finishing filling up his tank. (C) Cover Media