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Top 5 Dwayne Johnson Movies

The Rock's Top Five Films

By Ashik AliPublished about a year ago 3 min read

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017)

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is a 2017 American action-comedy film directed by Jake Kasdan and stars Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, and Nick Jonas. It is a standalone sequel to the 1995 film Jumanji, and follows four high school students who discover a video game console and are drawn into the game's jungle setting, becoming the avatars they chose. Johnson plays the avatar of a nerdy teenager named Spencer, who is transformed into Dr. Smolder Bravestone, an archeologist and adventurer with impressive fighting skills. The film was a commercial success, grossing over $962 million worldwide, and received positive reviews for its humor and performances.

Fast Five (2011)

Fast Five is a 2011 American action heist film directed by Justin Lin and stars Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson, and Jordana Brewster. It is the fifth installment in the Fast and Furious franchise and follows the crew as they plan a heist to steal $100 million from a corrupt businessman in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Johnson plays Luke Hobbs, a tough federal agent who is tasked with capturing the crew. The film features several high-speed car chases, thrilling action scenes, and a star-studded ensemble cast. Fast Five was a box office success, grossing over $626 million worldwide, and received positive reviews for its action sequences and performances. It is widely regarded as one of the best films in the franchise.

Moana (2016)

Moana is a 2016 American animated musical film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and directed by Ron Clements and John Musker. The film features the voices of Auli'i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson and tells the story of Moana, a spirited teenager who sets sail on a daring mission to save her people. Johnson lends his voice to the character of Maui, a powerful demigod who joins Moana on her quest. The film features stunning animation, catchy musical numbers, and a heartwarming story about self-discovery and the importance of family and culture. Moana was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $690 million worldwide, and received praise for its cultural sensitivity and representation. It was nominated for two Academy Awards, including Best Animated Feature.

Central Intelligence (2016)

Central Intelligence is a 2016 American action-comedy film directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber and stars Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart. The film follows Calvin Joyner (Kevin Hart), a former high school sports star who now works as an accountant, as he gets caught up in a dangerous espionage mission when he is contacted by his former classmate, Bob Stone (Dwayne Johnson), who has since transformed into a muscular and skilled CIA agent. Together, they embark on a mission to save the world from a terrorist threat. The film features plenty of action, humor, and a great chemistry between Johnson and Hart. Central Intelligence was a commercial success, grossing over $216 million worldwide, and received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the chemistry between the two leads but criticized the film's plot and execution.

The Rundown (2003)

The Rundown is a 2003 American action-adventure film directed by Peter Berg and stars Dwayne Johnson, Seann William Scott, Christopher Walken, and Rosario Dawson. The film follows Beck (Dwayne Johnson), a tough bounty hunter hired by a wealthy businessman to retrieve his son Travis (Seann William Scott), who is searching for a valuable artifact in a remote jungle in Brazil. Along the way, Beck faces many challenges, including a local dictator and his army, and a powerful American entrepreneur (Christopher Walken) who is also after the artifact. The film features plenty of action, humor, and a great performance by Johnson as the tough and charismatic Beck. The Rundown received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its fun action sequences and Johnson's performance.

There you have it, the top 5 movies of Dwayne Johnson. From action-comedies to animated musicals, Johnson has shown his versatility as an actor and his ability to entertain audiences around the world. Whether you're a fan of his early work or his recent blockbuster hits, it's clear that Dwayne Johnson has cemented his place as one of the most popular and successful actors in Hollywood.

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