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Dwayne Johnson defends live-action Moana after mixed reviews
Dwayne Johnson has defended Disney's live-action Moana remake after it received mixed reviews and a softer-than-expected box office performance. The film holds a 31 per cent score on Rotten Tomatoes and 42…
The Story in Brief
Dwayne Johnson has defended Disney's live-action Moana remake after it received mixed reviews and a softer-than-expected box office performance. The film holds a 31 per cent score on Rotten Tomatoes and 42 per cent on Metacritic. Johnson told People magazine that the first two reviews were "amazing" before the critical response shifted, adding that he and his wife discussed the backlash at home. He said he is proud of the film for putting Polynesian culture on the big screen. Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro acknowledged the film's box office fell short of expectations but said the franchise still fuels other parts of the company.
The Indian Opinion
The hand-wringing over Moana's 31 per cent Rotten Tomatoes score and soft box office misses the point. Critics and online debaters are treating a live-action remake as if it must surpass the original or be a failure. But Johnson and his wife are right to focus on cultural representation, Polynesian families seeing themselves on screen matters. The real test is whether this film finds a long life on streaming and merchandise, not just opening weekend. Will Disney's bet on nostalgia pay off beyond the initial noise?
Sources (2): cinemaexpress.com, timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
