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Dwayne Johnson defends Moana remake amid mixed reviews
Dwayne Johnson has defended Disney's live-action Moana remake after it received mixed reviews and a softer-than-expected box office opening. The film currently holds a 31 per cent score on Rotten Tomatoes and…
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 opening. The film currently holds a 31 per cent score on Rotten Tomatoes and 42 per cent on Metacritic, though some critics, including Variety's Owen Gleiberman, praised it as earning a place alongside the original. Johnson told People that he and his wife discussed the criticism at home, focusing on the film's long-term impact rather than opening weekend noise.
Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro acknowledged that Moana's box office results were below expectations, but said investments in core franchises like Moana fuel other parts of the company. Johnson said he remains proud of the remake and understands that mixed reviews are part of the business.
The Indian Opinion
The noise around Moana's 31 per cent Rotten Tomatoes score and weak box office has revived the tired narrative that live-action Disney remakes have lost their magic. But this overlooks two things: the original film was a cultural phenomenon, and these remakes often find long life on streaming, where families watch them repeatedly. The real test is whether Moana 2, already in development, can recapture the spark. If it flops, then the conversation changes.
Source: cinemaexpress.com
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