Hey Guys, I know this video might seem kinda extreme... I want to clarify that I LOVE the Rock; however, if you look at his box office numbers , you'll see he has some of the most expensive movies ever (www.the-numbers.com/movies/production-company/Seven-Bucks-Productions) that that isn't from an industry titan like a Disney or Paramount. Anyways, we're a small channel on our way to 1000 subscribers, talking about the psychology of mainstream media, so if that interests you, it would mean the WORLD to us if you subscribe - thank you!! ❤ www.youtube.com/@MindfulMediaPsychology?sub_confirmation=1
I used to like Dwayne Johnson a lot but his shtick is getting old. He always plays himself, he hasn't proven he has any actual range as an actor, and he doesn't seem willing to take any risks with his acting career
He doesn't seem like a real person anyone. He is always playing The Rock on and off the screen. He is manufacturing charm now, instead of just being naturally charming like he once was.
Yeah EXACTLY! And that's what makes it hard for me - if I can't see you "loose" or struggle, it's hard for me to empathize with you and your stories...
Well he did lose in a fist fight to Dom Torreto in Fast 5 when Dom was about to smash his skull in with a tool but Dom chose to hit the ground instead cuz his sister Mia was screaming at him to stop fighting.
The Rock cant even do action properly. Hes so huge that he cant run and do physical fights. Its so obvious when you watch his movies. Contrast that to Tom Cruise and how utterly convincing he is as an action hero. He jumps, runs, and moves around like a Cirque de Soleil performer
@@Fingerling2012 look what happene to Dave movie right now..killer games box office bomb...that movie only got 5 million instead budget 20 mlln..that's why the rock is smart man
Everyone seems to forget the movie he did. They came out in 2011 2012 with Jon Bernthal. The rock played a father trying to get his son out of jail. There’s even one scene where they put a gun in his face and he begs for his life, which was very out of character for Mr. Dwayne Johnson. I expected him to take the gun out the guys hand and give him a rock bottom. But no, he stands there for his life like any normal man would and that situation. I like the movie. I suggest you guys check it out. In that movie, they even try to make him look less buff. Dressing him in baggy clothes.
Yeah I think it’s just crazy hate…he has been remarkably successful doing what he does. I personally enjoy the rock playing the rock. So what if he can’t act, his movies are entertaining, he makes a lot of money and he caters to an audience who wants to see a jacked dude beating people up.
It makes more sense when you understand that Dwayne Johnson is one of the most highly paid actors in Hollywood, earning upwards of 20 million $ / movie. He gets paid whether his movkes are profitable or not, which they haven’t been for years. Plus his tequila brand for whatever reason is a billion dollar brand with him owning 30%. Can you call him a failure? It depends. Can you call him a bad actor who doesn’t make movies profitable? Yes.
I feel like he has just reached his ceiling. He had some classics that he was in but after a certain amount the time it’s just the same thing. Just like Kevin Hart. He’s not a bad comedian, we’ve just seen the same version of him over and over it gets old over time yk
Can't act Demands INSANE salery for mediocre-at-best-movies Play same character in EVREY movie Demand insane BS clauses in his contracts to boost his ego, ex. never be beaten or never look bad in a fight etc. Have a GIANT ego. Despite in his 50's he is bigger in mass then ever but refuses to admitt substances despite been called out by a lot of health- and body building experts.
Yeah that's the other thing... It's one thing to want to play a certain character... It's another thing to do so making movies that cost hundreds of millions of dollars
As some RUclipsr have said, The Rock is in his midlife crisis. Hence the bizarre and weird way he has been behaving and how his roles, which once had some difference and he was playing characters, to now just him playing himself, but super hero like.
I thought The Rock was gonna become this generation's Schwarzenegger or Stallone, but it sadly never materialized. It's not all his fault. Writers and directors don't make those kinds of movies much anymore, but if they did they and The Rock would be much more successful
Yeah that's fair - one of the interesting things with the Rock is how he only plays the buff good guy, so a lot of critics question his acting range...
"Remember when he was Hollywood’s golden goose. His movies were guaranteed box office smashes. Drawing crowds with his charisma and his biceps.” Just to point out, that was NEVER the case for most of Dwayne’s career. It wasn’t until the Jumanji movie that gave Dwayne any sort of box office credibility. Prior to that, his movies ranged anywhere from flop to moderate success, but nothing any other lead star wouldn't have gotten from time to time.
@@MindfulMediaPsychology Fast 5 is a ensemble movie of a existing movie franchise that Dwayne only played a supporting role in. Attributing that movie's success to Dwayne Johnson is as silly as claiming Sly Stallone is the only reason Guardians of the Galaxy 2 made any money.
The rock is only partially to blame for his recent movie failures. The bulk of the blame rest in writer/ directors. His arrogance and his disconnected perspective on what audiences like. But I’d say more if the blame should go to the writer/ directors of his movies. His movies are bad with or without him. And even without having to pay his bloated paycheck, those movies would still be financial failures. He doesn’t have the influence to green light these poorly written, poorly directed movies.
@@ricknash730 They both have something in common and that's they want to play a character in a movie who never loses a fight and they both have huge egos.
He deserves respect for breaking the mould and becoming such a big movie star, but he is repeating the same thing again and again. He needs to go back and do some proper acting with proper scripts. His movies like Snitch, Gridiron Gang, Pain and Gain are really good, but the new ones are all the same.
Yeah 1000% And that's what I was TRYING to get across in this video - people love the Rock, they just don't love his most recent movies and hope he can make better ones...
He has the acting skills of a pro wrestler, and it’s hard not to notice. While his good looks once worked in his favor, years of bulking up have diminished that appeal, leaving us with a colossal figure whose acting remains subpar-though his surprisingly good singing abilities deserve credit. He’s no Michael Jai White when it comes to action movie combat skills, nor is he on par with Russell Crowe as an actor. Once charming and handsome, he seems to have lost both his looks and his allure, and audiences have grown wise to the cracks in his persona. And so, here we are.
He's had more than 2 failed films. And it's not about his wealth. It's about his acting career. You can be an actor and super rich. But that's not going to stop your films from flopping at the box office. Because once that happens. Hollywood is going to be cautious in hiring you. And if The Rock wants to keep making films. Then he needs to do better
@@MindfulMediaPsychology You argue "if he wants to" problem: He's listed as an ACTION movie star. Tell me, what's the last action movie you recall Jean Claude Van Damme in that wasn't at least a decade ago. Stallone, other than maybe light work in Tulsa King. Arnie... Hell Michael Jai White's impressive in the vein of still doing it for his age. The reality is he got that big because we all know Rock's doing SOMETHING that wouldn't likely be healthy or legal. Action takes a toll on the body, and you just can't do the same bullshit you pulled off at 25-30 yrs old when your 55-70. It doesn't work. Hercules was pushing it, as far as I'm concerned; and what I liked about that movie was that it made allowances to accept the myths for what they were while offering a genuinely intelligent subversion that they might also not be what they'd been stated. If he was any other type of actor, MAYBE he could still do roles. However there comes a point where you have to weight the money you've made is probably enough and it's always best to go out on a high note. (Not that Pacino or De Niro really seemed to get that message so at least he's not alone) His feeds have likely transitioned into a walking billboard because he was ALWAYS a political beast. It wasn't about acting to him. It was a vehicle. Fame, and fortune. Wrestling is a dangerous and financially costly sport on the body. His career therein wasn't stellar when he moved into the Scorpion King. Now it's going sour again, and he's moved to a more business focused aspect. Because he's generated more than enough passive income not to have to give a flying rat's ass how his movies do at the box office.
The difference between Arnold Schwarzenegger movies and Dwayne Johnson movies is that Arnold's were analogous to pre-franchise era restaurants that were nutritious, satisfying and unique whereas Dwayne's movies are like McDonalds, cheap, predictable and everywhere.
He’s been this way since he started acting. But the shifting point for me was his role in furious 7. Breaking out of a cast and then using the minigun off of a drone. I was checked out after that moment.
Dave Bautista take acting roles that will showcase his acting ranges. Dwayne Johnson is the definition of a sellout. Instead of picking roles that will challenge his acting ability along with showcasing his acting ranges. Johnson decided he wanted to be put in a box and keep playing himself over and over because being himself is his brand. I can't blame Johnson on the business side but the acting side he need to change it up.
How Black Adam is a flop? It made 400 million alone at the box office against the budget of reported 200 million. That's not a flop at the box-office. And for producer's revenue, box-office is not the only source of income. Streaming is also a huge deal and action movies have good number of viewers at the streaming platforms.
Actors like Rock is like Actors from south India. They only have one face. One move one theme, the story somehow should be made around that. Not actor adopting the character. The movie should adopt the actor That's why he has rules in his contract like his character can not loose.
sorry but you forgot a HUGE point in this video...his ego! he wont make a comeback until he stops this whole "I AM the leading man, I AM the most paid and I AM the first name on the poster" bs ;)
The problem with Dwayne Johnson as well as several "Big Name Celeb-Actors-Filmmakers" is that their talents are slowly becoming nothing more than a gimmick. People like Dwayne are mentioned to be the world's highest-grossing/paid actors, which represents their greatest in Hollywood. But that couldn't be farther than the truth. Any half competent actor/filmmaker that knows what type of movie audiences want to see can be far more memorable than what Dwayne has given us. Had it not been for his reputation, than the dude probably never even had a chance with most of his movies getting the viewership they got. Great actors and filmmakers are talented and intelligent to understand the flow of audiences and not only be able to give exceptional films/TV, but control the flow of such audience and exploit the weaknesses of other bigger celebs style and ethics, that you'd hear more buzz about those films and shows, compared to another. Now that may not make sense, so let me put an example: Say at school you notice so much buzz about the #1 student in your grade that everyone hails him as a popular prodigy, who's so amazing, yet during some competition, they get an opponent who while has some notable strengths isn't that known for being popular. And yet, somehow they managed to beat that popular student. THIS, is the issue with Dwayne and other "Big Name Celebs" and why their talents are simply gimmicks. Okay, inheriting fame from family, being a famous athlete, a vocal musician/singer, or possessing some talent that immediately gets you media-famous, will distinguish you from your peers when you're young. It gives you an INNATE strength. But that strength has a sealing. Celebrities like Dwayne have a proclivity to be hailed as geniuses or prodigies when they're in billion dollar movies. But is there ever one today famous worldwide for his/her multiple movies? Earning a recognition for their characters? Being recognize from playing so many different roles, without it feeling off? Dwayne is barely above average when it comes to his reputation in Hollywood. He's only known for his movie net worth because that's the problem. Once others can train and catch up to him, Dwayne's talents and abilities are nothing but a gimmick. You can find better shows or films, compared to his that tell such stories far more exceptional, featuring actors who either were in action movies, or started out in a different genre, but turned to action. That's why most celebs with having one memorable talent are casted in such film or shows and nothing else, and if they did try, they suck. Because that's the best usage Hollywood has for them. It doesn't matter how long Dwayne trains, practices making faces to charm people, or says whatever one-liner a thousand times. He will never come close to how he wants to be recognize, as he mentions in his Oppenheimer comment. With that said, I'm not saying that celebrities' talents are worthless. They're just gimmicks. Gimmicks can be useful but SOLELY RELYING ON THEM will get you stuck in mediocrity. There is a limit for the amount of power a celebrity with such a reputation can achieve. Which is Dwayne's biggest problem himself. That's because he refuses to learn other acting skills and techniques that aren't related to what he's famous for doing, apart from the most basic ones, he can easily learn from any director who makes the demands for his/her cast. This ignorance from Dwayne always making demands of what he wants out of his characters, like he's trying to maintain some kind of purity in Hollywood is pathetic. That's why people like me despise these kinds of celebs. And Dwayne is the worst of them all. Even the best action stars you hear about either today or from the past weren't that strict when it came to their movie choices or acting style. And sometimes, people forget that they would star in such projects that defied most people's expectations. Those are the kinds actors/actresses/filmmakers, who's talents were worth preserving. But people like Dwayne Johnson don't bother learning other acting skills, from fear that it will somehow taint their precious persona. It might be true that some aren't as inherently skilled when in comes to their roles in film or tv. But that hardly matters. To all future actors or popular folk in some other field like sports or music, who seek to break into acting, understand this: When I tell you have more potential than people like Dwayne Johnson, I mean as AN ACTOR. A FILMMAKER. Not as WHATEVER PEOPLE ONLINE KNOW YOU FOR. If you branched out and actually certain skills to act that suit your talents, using your gimmick when it's worthwhile, you would become FAR MORE INFLUENCIAL ANYWHERE. You would attain the skill to be in any movie, show, or even video game, without feeling miscast, earn an audience, and being just as famous. And it's certainly possible to learn this. Just not from celebrities like Dwayne Johnson.
@@MindfulMediaPsychology , to be honest, I’ve been waiting to say that for quite a long time after putting up with watching plenty of mediocre media and trying to find some good tv or cinema. Just didn’t know how to say it in an informative way.
I'll probably say the best times were when Bruce Lee and Arnold Schearzenegger made good movies in their prime. I cant stand these a lot of these modern movies except for Donnie Yen who stills make good movies today even Jason Statham. I also forgot Brandon Lee was close to become a global star but sadly he passed away. I cant stand the Rock, Vin Diesel even the other people nowadays. They can't beat the old school.
I like the actor the rock, but stopped watching his movies because of his no lose clause, just looking at the movie poster you know he will have plot Armour and win regardless, so you kinda know the ending lol
He hasn't step up in his acting career ability and he's the same old boring stuff in his movies. As better as character that gets a part in a movie than for him to be a Star of his own movies in which he doesn't do to well by himself as a actor. As he needs to step up his game.
The Rock is like Stallone or Schwarzenegger but without the iconic characters or classics to his name like Rambo or Terminator. Instead, his filmography is littered with bland, safe, PG-13 garbage like Fast & Furious and Jumanji. I'm glad audiences are finally getting sick of this guy.
Rampage was the last movie I watched with him, but I really struggled. I watched San Andreas because of Alexandra Daddario, but couldn’t convince myself to do the same with Bay Watch. This dude has nothing to do with acting, comes across as arrogant and fucking fake.
Was a big fan of his in the 90’s attitude era of wrestling and liked him the Run Down and GI Joe Retaliation-but hall the other movies he’s in just didn’t interest me. They almost seem cookie cutter roles these days. I wanted to like Black Adam but I sort of tuned out half way through.
Red one could have been like a remake or live action of the child movie Rise of The Guardians like Jack frost the Easter bunny the tooth fairy Santa Clause and sand man
Just my opinion, is it bad that I don’t feel comfortable being in the same room with him or whatever he says to come out his mouth I just feel like everything. The last couple years that he’s done feels like a corrupt scam. You know what I mean, just more money in his pocket my opinion.
The Rock can't really act and he comes across as a phony who's opinion is whatever he thinks is the popular opinion at the time. Nothing about him seems authentic.
You need longer pauses between sentences and please try to speak more clearly and slower. I am not a native English speaker and hardly understand anything. I don't have problems with most other English channels.
Lol As his new movie approaches $500 million worldwide lol. Stop it, everyone of your favorite actors had their fair share of flops. If hes the "biggest joke" it's sad hes so much more successful than majority of other actors in Hollywood lol.
Who cares? Red one wouldnt have made a dime if you put any other actor in it. Black adam was ok, but was ruijed by the constant shifting of direftions with the dceu, the fast franchise has made considerably less since he's left, and lets be honest, his flops are usually something that we should be praising. The red one was mid but at least it eas an original ip. The rock is one of the last guys in hollywood that can make an original ip into a hit. Its kind of getting annoying the way RUclipsrs try to make outrage out of anything. The rock is nearly a billionaire, i dont see why he has to dance like a monkey for these fans. He wants to be the stallone type action star, let him. He doesnt have to be in some crazy where hes balling his eyes out on screen. That would be cool, but the reason ppl likr the rock is because his characters are relatable, funny, and down to earth. John cena wants to play the funny, dumb muscle head, bautista yells..very pointless vid
@@Fishy.dafish Yeah, if you look at movies that JUST star Dwayne Johnson and weren't by some big production company like Disney, you'll see what I mean maybe
Unfortunately I think his celebrity went to his head and I think he forgot where he started, back when he slept on a pee stained mattress with $7 to his name
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Hey Guys, I know this video might seem kinda extreme... I want to clarify that I LOVE the Rock; however, if you look at his box office numbers , you'll see he has some of the most expensive movies ever (www.the-numbers.com/movies/production-company/Seven-Bucks-Productions) that that isn't from an industry titan like a Disney or Paramount. Anyways, we're a small channel on our way to 1000 subscribers, talking about the psychology of mainstream media, so if that interests you, it would mean the WORLD to us if you subscribe - thank you!! ❤ www.youtube.com/@MindfulMediaPsychology?sub_confirmation=1
WELL MATE MOANA 2 IS A MASSIVE HIT MAKING HUGE MONEY SO YOU WERE WRONG
He's also become like Seagal where his characters are not allowed to lose in a fight.
Statham and Stallone too.
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He has a whole contract that he can’t lose any fights. Vin Diesel has the same one, too.
His best role was in 'pain and gain' where he played an intellectually challenged body builder...
Agreeeed
Faster was also good
@mixteleAzul haven't seen it... I've seen the one with the tower and one where he plays a helicopter pilot? Dunno, they all seem very samey...
@@Ch1ck3nSp4nk3r faster is decent, serious roll you don't see him doing those cheesy comedy lines he does on all his other movies.
@@mixteleAzul i was just about to type that. LOL
I used to like Dwayne Johnson a lot but his shtick is getting old. He always plays himself, he hasn't proven he has any actual range as an actor, and he doesn't seem willing to take any risks with his acting career
He doesn't seem like a real person anyone. He is always playing The Rock on and off the screen. He is manufacturing charm now, instead of just being naturally charming like he once was.
Yeah that's a HUGE point... And it would be one thing if it was in AMAZING films, but after a while it gets boring and unoriginal...
His arms were just too short to box with god
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He needs to change that "Can't loose a fight" part of his contract
That's a Steven Seagal thing too 😂
Yeah EXACTLY! And that's what makes it hard for me - if I can't see you "loose" or struggle, it's hard for me to empathize with you and your stories...
Well he did lose in a fist fight to Dom Torreto in Fast 5 when Dom was about to smash his skull in with a tool but Dom chose to hit the ground instead cuz his sister Mia was screaming at him to stop fighting.
The Rock cant even do action properly. Hes so huge that he cant run and do physical fights. Its so obvious when you watch his movies. Contrast that to Tom Cruise and how utterly convincing he is as an action hero. He jumps, runs, and moves around like a Cirque de Soleil performer
I mean Tom Cruise is the BEST!
Can Tom cruise do wtestling😂😂real live performance
yea he needs to go the dave batista route and lose most of the mass at least get back to the body type he had in walking tall and southland tales
Cruise can literally "Cruise" through everything unlike Mr Dwayne who also moves like a rock ,and those expressions like he is constipated 😂.
@@Fingerling2012 look what happene to Dave movie right now..killer games box office bomb...that movie only got 5 million instead budget 20 mlln..that's why the rock is smart man
The fact that he has a clause in his contract that says he can’t lose a fight is the stupidest thing I can imagine for an actor
Everyone seems to forget the movie he did. They came out in 2011 2012 with Jon Bernthal. The rock played a father trying to get his son out of jail. There’s even one scene where they put a gun in his face and he begs for his life, which was very out of character for Mr. Dwayne Johnson. I expected him to take the gun out the guys hand and give him a rock bottom. But no, he stands there for his life like any normal man would and that situation. I like the movie. I suggest you guys check it out. In that movie, they even try to make him look less buff. Dressing him in baggy clothes.
Thanks man - I'd honestly never heard of this movie before!
Snitch is the name of the movie, from 2013. Probably the Rock’s greatest acting performance.
Evidently, it's based on a true story or something. But, yeah, it's dam good movie
Calling a near billionaire actor a failure is wild
He failed so hard, now he has generational wealth 😩
It's not about his wealth. More about his acting career
@@criminalmindsgirl2936 yes exactly! He's a business tycoon, but critics aren't the biggest fan of his acting career...
Yeah I think it’s just crazy hate…he has been remarkably successful doing what he does. I personally enjoy the rock playing the rock. So what if he can’t act, his movies are entertaining, he makes a lot of money and he caters to an audience who wants to see a jacked dude beating people up.
It makes more sense when you understand that Dwayne Johnson is one of the most highly paid actors in Hollywood, earning upwards of 20 million $ / movie. He gets paid whether his movkes are profitable or not, which they haven’t been for years.
Plus his tequila brand for whatever reason is a billion dollar brand with him owning 30%.
Can you call him a failure? It depends. Can you call him a bad actor who doesn’t make movies profitable? Yes.
dave bautista and john cena are doing reasonably well.. dwayne must learn from them
They have a bit of range. Im tired of seeing “The Rock stars as The Rock” type movies
Lol niether of them are doing better than The Rock soo Dwayne will be just fine lol.
Lol Dwanye been playing The Rock the entire time
John Cena humiliated himself at oscar..enough said
U see new Batista the killer games..he suck n worst my money...he can't carry lead action film
big budget movies made exclusively by certain ppl are flopping like crazy ..
My point exactly haha!
I feel like he has just reached his ceiling. He had some classics that he was in but after a certain amount the time it’s just the same thing. Just like Kevin Hart. He’s not a bad comedian, we’ve just seen the same version of him over and over it gets old over time yk
Can't act
Demands INSANE salery for mediocre-at-best-movies
Play same character in EVREY movie
Demand insane BS clauses in his contracts to boost his ego, ex. never be beaten or never look bad in a fight etc.
Have a GIANT ego.
Despite in his 50's he is bigger in mass then ever but refuses to admitt substances despite been called out by a lot of health- and body building experts.
Yeah that's the other thing... It's one thing to want to play a certain character... It's another thing to do so making movies that cost hundreds of millions of dollars
@@MindfulMediaPsychology Agree !!! Well covered.
The last time I remember him doing anything close to acting was the _Jumanji_ movies where he plays a dorky teen and then a confused old man
As some RUclipsr have said, The Rock is in his midlife crisis. Hence the bizarre and weird way he has been behaving and how his roles, which once had some difference and he was playing characters, to now just him playing himself, but super hero like.
I thought The Rock was gonna become this generation's Schwarzenegger or Stallone, but it sadly never materialized. It's not all his fault. Writers and directors don't make those kinds of movies much anymore, but if they did they and The Rock would be much more successful
Yeah that's a HUGE point - he's just been in movies that weren't written super well maybe...
Schwarz has Terminator 1 and Terminator 2, Stallone has Rocky, Dwayne has nothing!
@@pov-q1swell the rock has fast furious Jumanji Moana..he can sing than Arnie n sly
@@MindfulMediaPsychologyhe already said he don't do character who kill many people wif a gun like stupid white guy..he is people champion
What about Jason Statham, vin diesel, Jacky Chan, jet li, Donnie yen..they all play themself u stupid dumb dumb..why trash the rock play imself
Should we call someone actor if the only role he is good at is himself? Whenever he is asked to play a diferent character movie flops it seems...
Yeah that's fair - one of the interesting things with the Rock is how he only plays the buff good guy, so a lot of critics question his acting range...
It take a while for movie action movie fans to realize Dwayne was playing himself in all the films
Yeah, we'll see if it continues...
130 mill a year….better than any Oscar.
"Remember when he was Hollywood’s golden goose. His movies were guaranteed box office smashes. Drawing crowds with his charisma and his biceps.”
Just to point out, that was NEVER the case for most of Dwayne’s career. It wasn’t until the Jumanji movie that gave Dwayne any sort of box office credibility. Prior to that, his movies ranged anywhere from flop to moderate success, but nothing any other lead star wouldn't have gotten from time to time.
Yeah fair - but Fast and Furious 5?
@@MindfulMediaPsychology Fast 5 is a ensemble movie of a existing movie franchise that Dwayne only played a supporting role in. Attributing that movie's success to Dwayne Johnson is as silly as claiming Sly Stallone is the only reason Guardians of the Galaxy 2 made any money.
The rock is only partially to blame for his recent movie failures. The bulk of the blame rest in writer/ directors.
His arrogance and his disconnected perspective on what audiences like. But I’d say more if the blame should go to the writer/ directors of his movies. His movies are bad with or without him. And even without having to pay his bloated paycheck, those movies would still be financial failures. He doesn’t have the influence to green light these poorly written, poorly directed movies.
The Rundown is still his best movie and needs a sequel.
imagine you want people to take you seriously but people just start to not taking you seriously
Yeah... it's all well and fine being "cool", but you want to do that in an honest and authentic HUMAN way, not a perfect person way...
@@MindfulMediaPsychology totaly agree..people somehow can detect you being trying hard
The Rock is basically Steven Seagal 2.0.
Disagree..can stven seagal sing or comedy like the rock..cmonn jabroni
I disagree
@@ricknash730 They both have something in common and that's they want to play a character in a movie who never loses a fight and they both have huge egos.
@@ironlion4054 that is only regarding his character Hobbs in f n f pliz don't exaggerate. Vin n Statham has the same clause.
Lol The Rock's issues are nowhere the problems that pushed Steven Seagal into direct to video territory
Walking tall and the rundown were awesome
He deserves respect for breaking the mould and becoming such a big movie star, but he is repeating the same thing again and again. He needs to go back and do some proper acting with proper scripts. His movies like Snitch, Gridiron Gang, Pain and Gain are really good, but the new ones are all the same.
Yeah 1000% And that's what I was TRYING to get across in this video - people love the Rock, they just don't love his most recent movies and hope he can make better ones...
He has the acting skills of a pro wrestler, and it’s hard not to notice. While his good looks once worked in his favor, years of bulking up have diminished that appeal, leaving us with a colossal figure whose acting remains subpar-though his surprisingly good singing abilities deserve credit. He’s no Michael Jai White when it comes to action movie combat skills, nor is he on par with Russell Crowe as an actor. Once charming and handsome, he seems to have lost both his looks and his allure, and audiences have grown wise to the cracks in his persona. And so, here we are.
Not ruined par say...hes rich never gotta worry about going hungry...ever....plus only 2 films failed..thats nothing...
I think he never needs to worry about going hungry because of his Instagram and businesses, but his blockbuster movies are expensive...
He's had more than 2 failed films. And it's not about his wealth. It's about his acting career. You can be an actor and super rich. But that's not going to stop your films from flopping at the box office. Because once that happens. Hollywood is going to be cautious in hiring you. And if The Rock wants to keep making films. Then he needs to do better
@@criminalmindsgirl2936 yeah exactly!! GREAT point :)
@@MindfulMediaPsychology You argue "if he wants to" problem: He's listed as an ACTION movie star. Tell me, what's the last action movie you recall Jean Claude Van Damme in that wasn't at least a decade ago. Stallone, other than maybe light work in Tulsa King. Arnie... Hell Michael Jai White's impressive in the vein of still doing it for his age. The reality is he got that big because we all know Rock's doing SOMETHING that wouldn't likely be healthy or legal. Action takes a toll on the body, and you just can't do the same bullshit you pulled off at 25-30 yrs old when your 55-70. It doesn't work. Hercules was pushing it, as far as I'm concerned; and what I liked about that movie was that it made allowances to accept the myths for what they were while offering a genuinely intelligent subversion that they might also not be what they'd been stated. If he was any other type of actor, MAYBE he could still do roles. However there comes a point where you have to weight the money you've made is probably enough and it's always best to go out on a high note. (Not that Pacino or De Niro really seemed to get that message so at least he's not alone) His feeds have likely transitioned into a walking billboard because he was ALWAYS a political beast. It wasn't about acting to him. It was a vehicle. Fame, and fortune. Wrestling is a dangerous and financially costly sport on the body. His career therein wasn't stellar when he moved into the Scorpion King. Now it's going sour again, and he's moved to a more business focused aspect. Because he's generated more than enough passive income not to have to give a flying rat's ass how his movies do at the box office.
“i am sorry, how’s your territory coming along?”
Triple H
The difference between Arnold Schwarzenegger movies and Dwayne Johnson movies is that Arnold's were analogous to pre-franchise era restaurants that were nutritious, satisfying and unique whereas Dwayne's movies are like McDonalds, cheap, predictable and everywhere.
The moment Dwayne endorsed Biden, he died for me. 👎🏽💩👎🏽
Ya like he gives a damn about your 2 cents or your con man president trump
@gregorypearce7468 nobody gives a damn about you either Gregory...enjoy the next four years, I'm sure I will! 😆😂😅
He went back to the WWE and named himself the final boss without being in the company for YEARS. That pretty much explains Dwayne.
Sad that his current success is an animated movie, as in Moana. He can't keep depending on franchises and sequels to make box office money
Just watch Bautista and do exactly what he does. That guy is killing it and a surprisingly good actor.
He’s been this way since he started acting. But the shifting point for me was his role in furious 7. Breaking out of a cast and then using the minigun off of a drone. I was checked out after that moment.
Dave Bautista take acting roles that will showcase his acting ranges. Dwayne Johnson is the definition of a sellout. Instead of picking roles that will challenge his acting ability along with showcasing his acting ranges. Johnson decided he wanted to be put in a box and keep playing himself over and over because being himself is his brand. I can't blame Johnson on the business side but the acting side he need to change it up.
How Black Adam is a flop? It made 400 million alone at the box office against the budget of reported 200 million. That's not a flop at the box-office. And for producer's revenue, box-office is not the only source of income. Streaming is also a huge deal and action movies have good number of viewers at the streaming platforms.
Actors are getting paid way too much. We need to go back to paying actors a base salary and commission based on how the movie does.
Bring back the flat top, sideburns, shades and people's eyebrow. This might revive his charisma
Haha where's the iconic eyebrow?! 🤨
Actors like Rock is like Actors from south India. They only have one face. One move one theme, the story somehow should be made around that. Not actor adopting the character. The movie should adopt the actor That's why he has rules in his contract like his character can not loose.
Dwayne Johnson is the Nickelback of Hollywood
He's been playing the same role for the past 15 years. It's like he got stuck being The Rock and he can't get out.
Multi millionaire actor, household name, instantly recognisable to most people - wouldn’t exactly call that a flop!!
sorry but you forgot a HUGE point in this video...his ego! he wont make a comeback until he stops this whole "I AM the leading man, I AM the most paid and I AM the first name on the poster" bs ;)
Yeah that's a GREAT point, and some people hate him for it: people.com/movies/dwayne-johnson-vin-diesel-feud-timeline/
The rundown is so much fun though
i wish he would try dramatic roles like Gridiron Gang and Snitch
The problem with Dwayne Johnson as well as several "Big Name Celeb-Actors-Filmmakers" is that their talents are slowly becoming nothing more than a gimmick. People like Dwayne are mentioned to be the world's highest-grossing/paid actors, which represents their greatest in Hollywood. But that couldn't be farther than the truth. Any half competent actor/filmmaker that knows what type of movie audiences want to see can be far more memorable than what Dwayne has given us. Had it not been for his reputation, than the dude probably never even had a chance with most of his movies getting the viewership they got.
Great actors and filmmakers are talented and intelligent to understand the flow of audiences and not only be able to give exceptional films/TV, but control the flow of such audience and exploit the weaknesses of other bigger celebs style and ethics, that you'd hear more buzz about those films and shows, compared to another.
Now that may not make sense, so let me put an example:
Say at school you notice so much buzz about the #1 student in your grade that everyone hails him as a popular prodigy, who's so amazing, yet during some competition, they get an opponent who while has some notable strengths isn't that known for being popular. And yet, somehow they managed to beat that popular student. THIS, is the issue with Dwayne and other "Big Name Celebs" and why their talents are simply gimmicks.
Okay, inheriting fame from family, being a famous athlete, a vocal musician/singer, or possessing some talent that immediately gets you media-famous, will distinguish you from your peers when you're young. It gives you an INNATE strength. But that strength has a sealing. Celebrities like Dwayne have a proclivity to be hailed as geniuses or prodigies when they're in billion dollar movies. But is there ever one today famous worldwide for his/her multiple movies? Earning a recognition for their characters? Being recognize from playing so many different roles, without it feeling off?
Dwayne is barely above average when it comes to his reputation in Hollywood. He's only known for his movie net worth because that's the problem. Once others can train and catch up to him, Dwayne's talents and abilities are nothing but a gimmick. You can find better shows or films, compared to his that tell such stories far more exceptional, featuring actors who either were in action movies, or started out in a different genre, but turned to action. That's why most celebs with having one memorable talent are casted in such film or shows and nothing else, and if they did try, they suck. Because that's the best usage Hollywood has for them. It doesn't matter how long Dwayne trains, practices making faces to charm people, or says whatever one-liner a thousand times. He will never come close to how he wants to be recognize, as he mentions in his Oppenheimer comment.
With that said, I'm not saying that celebrities' talents are worthless. They're just gimmicks. Gimmicks can be useful but SOLELY RELYING ON THEM will get you stuck in mediocrity. There is a limit for the amount of power a celebrity with such a reputation can achieve. Which is Dwayne's biggest problem himself. That's because he refuses to learn other acting skills and techniques that aren't related to what he's famous for doing, apart from the most basic ones, he can easily learn from any director who makes the demands for his/her cast. This ignorance from Dwayne always making demands of what he wants out of his characters, like he's trying to maintain some kind of purity in Hollywood is pathetic. That's why people like me despise these kinds of celebs. And Dwayne is the worst of them all.
Even the best action stars you hear about either today or from the past weren't that strict when it came to their movie choices or acting style. And sometimes, people forget that they would star in such projects that defied most people's expectations. Those are the kinds actors/actresses/filmmakers, who's talents were worth preserving. But people like Dwayne Johnson don't bother learning other acting skills, from fear that it will somehow taint their precious persona.
It might be true that some aren't as inherently skilled when in comes to their roles in film or tv. But that hardly matters. To all future actors or popular folk in some other field like sports or music, who seek to break into acting, understand this:
When I tell you have more potential than people like Dwayne Johnson, I mean as AN ACTOR. A FILMMAKER. Not as WHATEVER PEOPLE ONLINE KNOW YOU FOR. If you branched out and actually certain skills to act that suit your talents, using your gimmick when it's worthwhile, you would become FAR MORE INFLUENCIAL ANYWHERE. You would attain the skill to be in any movie, show, or even video game, without feeling miscast, earn an audience, and being just as famous.
And it's certainly possible to learn this. Just not from celebrities like Dwayne Johnson.
Thank you for the longest comment EVER on the channel!! 😂
Appreciate you taking the time for such a detailed analysis...
@@MindfulMediaPsychology , to be honest, I’ve been waiting to say that for quite a long time after putting up with watching plenty of mediocre media and trying to find some good tv or cinema.
Just didn’t know how to say it in an informative way.
I'll probably say the best times were when Bruce Lee and Arnold Schearzenegger made good movies in their prime. I cant stand these a lot of these modern movies except for Donnie Yen who stills make good movies today even Jason Statham.
I also forgot Brandon Lee was close to become a global star but sadly he passed away.
I cant stand the Rock, Vin Diesel even the other people nowadays. They can't beat the old school.
Yeah fair!! I wonder if them having such big muscles too makes them seem even more unrelateable..?
@@MindfulMediaPsychology not really. Those kind of overrated people don't belong in hollywood.
He doesn't have a real acting range at this point.He always plays himself in every movie
I used to love this guy.
Emphasis on "used to"
Daman SAVAGE out here!! 😂
RUclips video of the year 2024 ✅✅✅
Haha appreciate you!!! Let's see how many views it gets...
Let us know if there are any other topics you want us to explore - thank you!! :)
@@MindfulMediaPsychology how the rocks father Vince MURDERED Owen Hart.
Robert downey jr went from unhireable to type cast by the mcu to back to unhireable again 😂
There's literally ZERO movies worth watching that has this guy in it.
DAMN savage!! 😂 There's not one movie you liked? Not even Fast and Furious?
@MindfulMediaPsychology Of course! I like quality movies, like Top Gun Maverick, Casino Royale, etc. not F&F
Nahhh Moana was great altho I heard the sequel was hot garbage
Theatergoers are fickle anyway. Just be frugal from now on and live on what you've already made.
why rock have so much hater i cant belive that his my hero since i was10 now after 20years still is damn good
Hes number 1 at the box office right now
Thank you for bringing this up dude. Currently he is the biggest clown of the movie industry , i have no doubts.
I like the actor the rock, but stopped watching his movies because of his no lose clause, just looking at the movie poster you know he will have plot Armour and win regardless, so you kinda know the ending lol
I mean, he plays the same character in every movie.
The Rock is rocksteady
Lol for now yes - his Instagram and his loyal following is probably his greatest asset
Hollywood biggest flop is Hollywood itself.
How dare you call The Rock a flop. If he's a flop then Hulk Hogan is a flop😂
Somebody finally said it.
He must play a character who losses or gets completely defeated as playing the villain
Agreed - we need more depth and variety in his portrayals...
Thought he was great in WWE. Never thought he was a great actor.
Yeah fair
I wish I was a massive flop like Dwayne Johnson.
I wouldn’t mind having a great body, fame and hundreds of millions in the bank
He hasn't step up in his acting career ability and he's the same old boring stuff in his movies. As better as character that gets a part in a movie than for him to be a Star of his own movies in which he doesn't do to well by himself as a actor. As he needs to step up his game.
The Rock is like Stallone or Schwarzenegger but without the iconic characters or classics to his name like Rambo or Terminator. Instead, his filmography is littered with bland, safe, PG-13 garbage like Fast & Furious and Jumanji. I'm glad audiences are finally getting sick of this guy.
We already know that a movie is going to be bad if this dude is in it
biggest flop?
The Rock - Gets More Pie in a week Than You Do In A Life Time.
Rampage was the last movie I watched with him, but I really struggled. I watched San Andreas because of Alexandra Daddario, but couldn’t convince myself to do the same with Bay Watch. This dude has nothing to do with acting, comes across as arrogant and fucking fake.
Was a big fan of his in the 90’s attitude era of wrestling and liked him the Run Down and GI Joe Retaliation-but hall the other movies he’s in just didn’t interest me. They almost seem cookie cutter roles these days. I wanted to like Black Adam but I sort of tuned out half way through.
Red one could have been like a remake or live action of the child movie Rise of The Guardians like Jack frost the Easter bunny the tooth fairy Santa Clause and sand man
It is official. The Rock has become a Gary stu. I repeat. The Rock has become a Gary stu.
Damn RIP 😂😂
tooth fairy or some 2000s and early 2010s kid movies from him
there was a time, he did a lot of family friendly movies
Just my opinion, is it bad that I don’t feel comfortable being in the same room with him or whatever he says to come out his mouth I just feel like everything. The last couple years that he’s done feels like a corrupt scam. You know what I mean, just more money in his pocket my opinion.
The Rock can't really act and he comes across as a phony who's opinion is whatever he thinks is the popular opinion at the time. Nothing about him seems authentic.
Yeah that's the thing - if you can't share that you're human and you're not "a rock", it's kinda hard to relate to you... Sure it's cool, but still...
Save the world rocky 0:36
Dave has range
You need longer pauses between sentences and please try to speak more clearly and slower. I am not a native English speaker and hardly understand anything. I don't have problems with most other English channels.
He should consider the role of the T800 in a new darker Terminator film.
TOTALLY!! Give us something original to work with...
people dont have money to waste on garbage
Yep! You don't have to go to the cinema when you have streaming lol...
How's he a flop when he still brings in millions
Dwayne peaked in the Scorpion King.
RIP - savage! 😂
The Rock Dwayne Johnson is the new Steven Seagal. A narcissist that always play himself in every movie he's in, and cannot loose any fight.
Yeah, even if we just saw him STRUGGLE on camera, that would go a long way...
I'll "Play A Game" where I find out the fastest I can dislike and "Don't Recommend Channel".
He is at a decline
The rock has become like segal,arnold and hulkhogan. Think about that!!!!!!!!
Lol As his new movie approaches $500 million worldwide lol. Stop it, everyone of your favorite actors had their fair share of flops. If hes the "biggest joke" it's sad hes so much more successful than majority of other actors in Hollywood lol.
Fair, but were they as expensive as Dwayne Johnson's movies..?
“Actor” 😂
I think people are just sick of him after he tried to steal everyone's land In Hawaii
Haha omg I'm dead!! 😂😂😂
Pain and gain
Who cares? Red one wouldnt have made a dime if you put any other actor in it. Black adam was ok, but was ruijed by the constant shifting of direftions with the dceu, the fast franchise has made considerably less since he's left, and lets be honest, his flops are usually something that we should be praising. The red one was mid but at least it eas an original ip. The rock is one of the last guys in hollywood that can make an original ip into a hit. Its kind of getting annoying the way RUclipsrs try to make outrage out of anything. The rock is nearly a billionaire, i dont see why he has to dance like a monkey for these fans. He wants to be the stallone type action star, let him. He doesnt have to be in some crazy where hes balling his eyes out on screen. That would be cool, but the reason ppl likr the rock is because his characters are relatable, funny, and down to earth. John cena wants to play the funny, dumb muscle head, bautista yells..very pointless vid
Yeah that's fair, thanks for sharing!
Moana 2 just broke box office records so this video is outdated.
It’s not cause of the rock tho 💀
@@Fishy.dafish Yeah, if you look at movies that JUST star Dwayne Johnson and weren't by some big production company like Disney, you'll see what I mean maybe
Disney my guy
I dunno... my tween nieces went to see Moana 2 last weekend.. and they referred to it as a Disney movie, not a Rock movie... 🤷🏽♂️
But moana 2 broke mad records? Skyscraper made 304 million, rampage made 428 million both profited. Ur just not a fan of the rock
Well movies where hes yhe star fail
If its an ensemble film they do better
No he's not zegler is!
Unfortunately I think his celebrity went to his head and I think he forgot where he started, back when he slept on a pee stained mattress with $7 to his name
Maybe!
Steven Seagal 2.0
"tom-mate-oes." You're English!?!
Haha I've lived in America for 7 years sooo I have an English Americanized accent :/