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Dwayne Johnson is a third-generation American wrestler, known under the pseudonym “The Rock”, a multiple champion, a real star. But it is not in vain that they say that a talented person is talented in everything. In 2000, he wrote a book about his life, which immediately became a bestseller. In 2001 he made his film debut, and in 2002 he got the lead role, for which he was paid $5,5 million. This became a record entered into the Guinness Book of Records – the first major role and such a huge fee.
Johnson began to act actively, and in 2018 he took 2nd place in the list of the highest paid actors, according to Forbes, and in 2019 he moved to the leading position, i.e. became the highest paid actor of the year, earning 98,4 million a year.
We present you a list of the 10 best films with the participation of Dwayne Johnson: comedies, disasters, films about prison with “The Rock” in the title role, they are included in the rating of popular, they are watched and reviewed not only by fans of the actor, but also by everyone who is not indifferent to good cinema.
10 One and a half spy (2016)
Comedy film directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber, who also co-wrote the screenplay. The main character of the picture is Bob Stone, who was played by Johnson. At school, he was a donut lover who was made fun of by everyone, but managed to become a super spy. His friend Kelvin is an ordinary accountant, but having met with Bob, he will be drawn into the most interesting adventures with chases and gunfights.
This is the second spy comedy with Dwayne, and the first film where they appeared in a duet with Kevin Hart, whom he is 33 cm taller. “One and a half spy“- a light, funny film about friendship, not at all vulgar, but funny. It turned out to be a good movie with high-quality humor and a good cast.
9. Skyscraper (2018)
Action film directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber. He talks about the FBI agent Will Soyre, one of the best who was involved in rescuing hostages. But during the next case, he is left without a leg. After this tragedy, his life changes dramatically, he starts a family and forgets about past adventures.
Will is invited to be a security expert in one of China’s tallest buildings, but the skyscraper is taken over by terrorists. Now one hope for Soyre, whose role went to Dwayne. He did great with her.
The main merit of the filmSkyscraper”- special effects, visually this is a very powerful movie. Viewers write that Johnson is the perfect actor for such a movie, who knows how to attract attention and hold it for a long time. No matter what the characters say, the viewer will swallow any cliché while watching the jumping from cranes and crawling along the edge of a skyscraper.
8. San Andreas Fault (2015)
Disaster film directed by Brad Peyton. He talks about the brave pilot Rey, played by Duane. All his life he has helped other people, but this time he will have to fight for the life of his daughter.
One of the most powerful earthquakes happened in California, and a huge crack formed in the earth. Chaos and confusion are everywhere, and Ray needs to find his daughter and save her.
The director insisted that the actors do most of the stunts themselves. He wanted to see how real emotions were displayed on their faces. Many of the actors, including Dwayne, agreed to this. So, Johnson himself descended on a cable from a helicopter, which was at a height of 45 m. The scene was filmed in one take.
The actor carefully prepared for this role. He spent some time with rescue helicopter pilots, consulted with specialists. He looks very harmonious in his role of a real strong strong guy who always acts confidently and decisively.
Also, many were impressed by the special effects of the picture. “Razlom San Andreas“- a strong blockbuster, spectacular and interesting. But there are also opposite opinions.
7. Baywatch (2017)
Comedy film directed by Seth Gordon. He talks about a group of beach lifeguards who work on the Pacific coast.
Experienced lifeguard Mitch, played by Dwayne, and his colleague Matt learn that the beach may soon disappear. It’s all the fault of the owner of the nightclub. She is ready to do anything to take the coast in her hands.
Critics did not respond very well to the picture “Malibu safeguards”, Noting only the game of actors. Johnson’s character turned out to be very pretentious, but the actor’s external data and his charisma made him quickly forget about it.
Viewers write that it was necessary to think over the script, because. it turned out to be terrible and boring, the picture was saved only by a well-chosen cast. But it’s worth watching once, if only for the sake of the beautiful girls in the frame and for the sake of Johnson, who, as always, is magnificent.
6. Blood and Sweat: Anabolics (2013)
Black comedy by Michael Bay, which tells about a real-life gang from Miami. In 1995, they kidnapped people, tortured and killed them, and extorted money.
Film “Blood and sweat: Anabolics– about Daniel, who worked as a fitness trainer. He asks bodybuilders Paul (played by Johnson) and Adrian to help him kidnap a businessman and force him to transfer property to them, and then kill him. But things don’t go quite the way they hoped.
What’s interesting is that this is a film with a budget of only 26 million dollars, which is very low for a good film. In order not to go beyond the budget, they cut the salary of everyone, including Johnson. But despite this, Dwayne did an excellent job with his role, as always cheerful and charismatic, he, according to some viewers, pulled out “Blood and sweat: Anabolics” along with other actors. His hero is kind, stupid and very funny, you can almost believe that he is a good person. Johnson portrayed him very believably.
5. Fast & Furious 6 (2013)
Crime thriller, part 6 of the series “Fast and Furious“. It had unusually large box office receipts. With a budget of 160 million, I was able to raise more than 788 million.
Vin Diesel played the main role in it, and Johnson reincarnated as agent Luke Hobbis. According to the story, he is looking for the main character Dominic in the Canary Islands and asks him for help. A team has been assembled to stop professional criminal racers. If they can surpass them, then the friends will receive a full pardon and be able to return to their families.
The audience appreciated the film “Fast and the Furious”, its plot, music and actors, which you want to watch again and again. This is a grand blockbuster, with chases, explosions and battles.
4. Football players (TV series) (2015)
From 2015 to 2019 the series “Footballers”, where Duane was the only contender for the main role. For her sake, he dropped almost 20 pounds of mass. It was not so difficult for him to get used to the role, because. in the 90s, in college, he did play soccer for the University of Miami.
The series tells about how professional American football players live, who, despite the fact that they spend many hours in training, earn millions and have many fans, remain ordinary people with their own problems.
It turned out to be a light, bright life film, where Duane was able to reveal himself as an actor, played not just a mountain of muscles, but a deep and interesting person.
3. Jumanji (2017)
Film “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungledirected by Jake Kasdan. He talks about 4 teenagers who got into the game, they are in danger at every turn. To go all the way to the end, you will have to transform into characters, even if these roles are unusual.
Many liked the way Johnson coped with the role, he managed to play a teenager, and, as always, he conquered with his charisma.
2. The Scorpion King (2002)
The Chuck Russell film is about Metajes, played by Johnson. He is a mercenary who must kill the seer king Memnon. This ruler lived in Egypt 5 thousand years ago and conquered almost all the peoples living in the desert. The seer helped him. He had to be stopped at any cost.
«scorpion king” is a fascinating, light, spectacular blockbuster in which Dwayne brilliantly coped with his first leading role.
1. Hercules (2014)
A film directed by Brett Ratner about the half-human half-god Hercules, who has gathered powerful warriors around him, ready to fight anyone for a good reward. The main role went to Johnson. For her sake, he trained for 8 months to get in shape. His beard in the film was made from yak hair.
At the time when filming began, Dwayne had just recovered from surgery. But he still did not resort to the help of understudies. In film “HerculesHe looks very masculine and plays well. And the picture itself turned out to be interesting, with bright characters, humor, well-staged battle scenes.