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Ever sinceRedOnehit the theatres, Dwayne Johnson has been on a roller coaster ride. WhileMoana 2is turning out to be a major success, making this Thanksgiving one of the most successful in history when it comes to movies.
On the other side of the spectrum though, the grass isn’t as green. Weeks before the Disney animated flick began its theatrical venture, The Rock was already being derided by detractors around the world for the abysmal failure of the JK Simmons starrer, a movie which was being billed as one of the biggest for this year. The result? Voices have begun to clamor for putting The Rock out of action.
Red Onefailed to live upto expectations
Red Onehad everything it takes to be a success. After all, who wouldn’t love to see a story about Christmas, with a blend of supernatural elements and a marketing campaign that was expected to guarantee a sure shot success. Add to that the fact that the movie’s stellar cast included the likes ofDwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.
For a long time now, Dwayne Johnson has been one of the most bankable names in Hollywood, delivering a host of blockbuster movies over the years. But as time elapsed, some people began pointing out a stark reality about theSan Andreasstar – the lack of range in the roles he played.
According to many, this facet was out there for the world to see inRed One. The movie was The Rock’s third rodeo withJake Kasdan, after having worked together for theJumanjimovies. But it seemed like Johnson was just starring in the third entry in theJumanjiseries.
Audiences trudge to theatres in the hope of watching something new from theFast and Furiousstar. The output just isn’t there though. Add to that the fact that he was let down by a mediocre script that failed to pack any real punch.
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Just like that, the persona Dwayne Johnson had built over the years began to show signs of stumbling under pressure.
Fans believe they have had enough of Dwayne Johnson do the same thing again and again
What Dwayne Johnson would have expected to be euphoria has turned into a forgetful experience for the wrestler turned actor.Red Oneis stuttering towards a meagre return in the vicinity of $160-200 million, after being made on a budget of $250 million. And The Rock might have to bite the bullet for the underwhelming returns.
‘RED ONE,’ starring The Rock and Chris Evans, is tracking to earn $160M-$200M by the end of its theatrical run.The film had a budget of over $250M.pic.twitter.com/3VeoHzrNIf
While many believe thatChris Evanswas one of the few stars in the movie who managed to hold his own, Johnson has faced a lot of criticism for his one dimensional performance, a theme that has been recurring for some time now.
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How can The Rock come back? Some X users believe that the answer lies in making him sit out.
Stop casting The Rock
Whoever green lit this, should’ve been fired yesterday
The Rock is overrated
Another flop by the rock
After all, his recent track record leaves a lot to be desired.Black Adamwas a serious let down. And the size of the 2024 flick has cast some serious doubts against Johnson’s ability to attract crowds.
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He would be hoping thatThe Smashing Machinecan help him script a comeback.
Smriti Sneh
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Smriti Sneh is a Content Writer at Fandom Wire specializing in celebrities and everything pop-culture. Being a literature research scholar, she is cashing in on her writing skills by working in the entertainment news sector - studying literary theories by day, and navigating celebrity net worth through the night. Although you can find her writing poems at any and all hours.
