I honestly want to be a Dwayne Johnson fan, but the guy doesnt make it easy.
But his thousand-watt charisma and crack comic instincts are undeniable.
Hes likable and talented and has the best cocked-eyebrow smirk since Roger Moore ordered a shaken martini.
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But man, does he need to vet these scripts hes agreeing to a little more closely.
Someone needs to stop the bleeding, stat.
Johnson plays a strapping special-forces soldier-turned-primatologist (sure, why not?)
Meanwhile, the military comes storming in painted for some insane reason as reactionary bad guys.
I was totally on their side.
be having any fun, and b.)
understand exactly what kind of ludicrous trash hes in.
I would have gladly watched a movie just following his character.
But alas, this is a movie about one haunted gentle giants bond with another haunted gentle giant.
Its a movie thats afraid to pick a lane.
Then again, maybe it doesnt have to.
After all, Johnson seems to have a seemingly bottomless reserve of good will with moviegoers.
Im happy for him.
But if hes not careful, it may run out sooner than he thinks.C-
