Dwayne Johnson is a third-generation American wrestler, known under the pseudonym "Rock", a multiple champion, a real star. But it is not for nothing that they say that a talented person is talented in everything. In 2000, he wrote a book about his life, which immediately became a bestseller. In 2001 he made his film debut, and in 2002 he got the main role, for which he was paid 5.5 million dollars. This was a record in the Guinness Book of Records - the first major role and such a huge fee.
Johnson began to act actively, and in 2018 took 2nd place in the list of the highest paid actors, according to Forbes, and in 2019 he moved to a leading position, i.e. became the highest paid actor of the year, earning 98.4 million per year.
We present to you a list of the top 10 films with the participation of Dwayne Johnson: comedies, disasters, films about the prison with "The Rock" in the title role, they are included in the rating of the popular, they are watched and reviewed not only by the fans of the actor, but also by everyone who is not indifferent to good movie.
10. One and a half spy (2016)
The comedy film directed by Rawson Marshall Terber, who also became one of the scriptwriters. The main character of the picture is Bob Stone, played by Johnson. At school, he was a lover of donuts, which everyone scoffed at, but was able to become a super spy. His friend Kelvin is an ordinary accountant, but having met Bob, he will be embroiled in interesting adventures with chases and shootings.
This is the second spy comedy with Dwayne, and the first film where their duet with Kevin Hart appeared, which he is 33 cm higher. "One and a half spy"- an easy, funny film about friendship, not at all vulgar, but funny. It turned out a good movie with high-quality humor and a good cast.
9. Skyscraper (2018)
The action movie directed by Rawson Marshall Terber. He talks about the FBI agent Will Sawyer, one of the best who was involved in the rescue of hostages. But during the next case, he remains without a leg. After this tragedy, his life changes a lot, he starts a family and forgets about past adventures.
Will is invited by a security expert to one of China's tallest buildings, but terrorists capture the skyscraper. Now one hope for Sawyer, whose role went to Dwayne. He did a great job with her.
The main advantage of the film "Skyscraper"- special effects, visually this is a very powerful movie. Viewers write that Johnson is the ideal actor for such a movie, which knows how to attract attention and hold it for a long time. It doesn’t matter what the characters say, the viewer swallows any cliche, watching the jumps from the cranes and crawling along the edge of the skyscraper.
8. The San Andreas Fault (2015)
Disaster film directed by Brad Payton. He talks about the brave pilot Ray, played by Dwayne. All his life he helped other people, but this time he will have to fight for the life of his daughter.
In California, one of the most powerful earthquakes happened, and a huge crack formed in the earth. Everywhere chaos and confusion, and Ray needs to find his daughter and save her.
The director insisted that the actors do most of the tricks on their own. He wanted to see how real emotions are displayed on their faces. Many of the actors, including Dwayne, agreed to this. So, Johnson himself descended on a cable from a helicopter, which was located at an altitude of 45 m. The scene was shot in one take.
The actor carefully prepared for this role. He spent some time with the pilots of rescue helicopters, consulted with specialists. He looks very harmonious in his role as a real strong strong guy who always acts confidently and decisively.
Also, many were impressed by the special effects of the picture. "San Andreas Fault"- a strong blockbuster, spectacular and interesting. But there are opposing opinions.
7. Rescuers Malibu (2017)
Comedy film directed by Seth Gordon. He talks about a group of beach lifeguards who work on the Pacific coast.
Experienced lifeguard Mitch, played by Dwayne, and his colleague Matt find out that the beach may soon disappear. The mistress of the night club is to blame for everything. She is ready for anything to take the coast to her hands.
Critics did not respond very well to the painting "Malibu safeguards”, Noting only the play of the actors. Johnson's character turned out to be very pathos, but the external data of the actor and his charisma made him quickly forget about it.
Viewers write that it was necessary to think over the script, because he turned out terrible and boring, only a perfectly selected cast saved the picture. But it's worth a look once, at least for the sake of beautiful girls in the frame and for the sake of Johnson, who, as always, is magnificent.
6. Blood and sweat: Anabolics (2013)
Black comedy by Michael Bay, which tells about a real gang from Miami. In 1995, they abducted people, tortured them and killed them, extorting money.
Film "Blood and sweat: Anabolics"- about Daniel, who worked as a fitness trainer. He asks bodybuilders Paul (played by Johnson) and Adrian to help him abduct a businessman and force him to transfer property to them, and then kill him. But everything does not happen exactly as they expected.
Interestingly, this is a picture with a budget of only $ 26 million, which is very small for a good tape. In order not to go beyond the budget, they cut the salary of everyone, including Johnson. But, despite this, Duane did an excellent job with his role, as always cheerful and charismatic, he, according to some viewers, pulled “Blood and Sweat: Anabolics” along with other actors. His hero is kind, stupid and very funny, you almost believe that he is a good person. Johnson portrayed him very believably.
5. Fast and the Furious 6 (2013)
Crime thriller, part 6 of the series "Fast and furious". He had unusually large box office. With a budget of 160 million, he was able to raise more than 788 million.
The main role in it was played by Vin Diesel, and Johnson reincarnated as an agent of Luke Hobbis. According to the plot, he is looking for the main character Dominic in the Canaries and asks for his help. A team was assembled, which should stop professional racers, criminals. If they can surpass them, then friends will receive a complete clemency and will be able to return to their families.
The audience appreciated the movie "Fast and the Furious", its plot, music and actors, who want to watch again and again. This is a grand blockbuster, with chases, explosions and battles.
4. Football players (TV series) (2015)
From 2015 to 2019, the series "Football players”, Where the only contender for the main role was Dwayne. For her sake, he lost almost 20 pounds of mass. It was not so difficult for him to get used to the role, because in the 90s, in college, he did play football for the University of Miami.
The series tells about how professional American football players live, who, despite spending many hours in training, earning millions and having many fans, remain ordinary people with their problems.
The result was a light, vivid life film, where Dwayne was able to reveal himself as an actor, played not just a mountain of muscles, but a deep and interesting person.
3. Jumanji (2017)
Film "Jumanji: Call of the Jungle"Directed by Jake Casdan. He talks about 4 teenagers who got into the game, they are in danger at every turn. To get through to the end, you have to reincarnate in characters, even if these roles are unusual.
Many liked how Johnson coped with the role, he managed to play a teenager, and he, as always, conquered with his charisma.
2. The king of scorpions (2002)
The film by Chuck Russell talks about Metaes, played by Johnson. He is the mercenary who must kill the seer King Memnon. This ruler lived in Egypt 5 thousand years ago and conquered almost all the peoples living in the desert. The seer helped him. He had to be stopped at all costs.
«King of scorpions"- an exciting, lightweight, entertaining blockbuster in which Dwayne brilliantly coped with his first major role.
1. Hercules (2014)
The film was directed by Brett Ratner about the half-human demigod Heracles, who gathered powerful warriors around him, ready to fight anyone for a good reward. The main role went to Johnson. For her sake, he trained for 8 months to get in shape. His beard in the film was made of yak wool.
At the time the filming began, Dwayne only recovered from the operation. But he still did not resort to the help of understudies. In film "HerculesHe looks very manly and plays well. And the picture itself turned out to be interesting, with bright characters, humor, well-set battle scenes.