The figure of the action hero has been declining in Hollywood for some time, but there are still actors closely associated with it. A few weeks ago I already reviewed the best films of the genre starring Jason Statham and now it is the turn of the 7 best action movies with Dwayne Johnson that you can see right now in streaming.
On this occasion I preferred leave out any movie that is not available on platforms right now, and also those in which Johnson has a very reduced or almost non-existent appearance. Hence, for example, he has not included ‘The Other Two’, an action comedy never sufficiently claimed. Without further ado, let’s go with the chosen ones:
‘Pain & Gain’ (‘Pain & Gain’, 2013)
Address: Michael Bay. Distribution: Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne Johnson, Anthony Mackie, Tony Shalhoub, Ed Harris
An action comedy with Michael Bay It showed that he could still bring very different things to the Transformers saga and also allowed Dwayne Johnson to get away from his usual action vehicles quite a bit. Betting on excess at all times but with a clear objective in mind, you have to connect with the tone it proposes to really enjoy it, but it is a proposal that is worth taking a look at even if that does not happen in your case .
Review of ‘Pain and Money’
‘The Mummy Returns’ (‘The Mummy Returns’, 2001)
Address: Stephen Sommers. Distribution: Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Arnold Vosloo, Oded Fehr, Patricia Velasquez, Dwayne Johnson
A sequel undeniably inferior to its predecessor, but ‘The Mummy’ is one of the model films. All in all, it is an entertaining film and a quite worthy successor, although I also do not forget some attacks on the viewer’s eyesight regarding the use of special effects, which were already popular at the time and now cause eye cancer.
‘The Treasure of the Amazon’ (‘The Rundown’, 2003)
Address: Peter Berg. Distribution: Dwayne Johnson, Seann William Scott, Christopher Walken, Rosario Dawson, Ewen Bremner
An effective action comedy that established Johnson in Hollywood and whose presence was definitive for the film to bet on that playful tone that conquered so many viewers. An entertaining adventure that also benefits from that comical aspect of Seann William Scott and the good dynamic that is established between him and The Rock.
Review of ‘The Treasure of the Amazon’
‘Fast & Furious 6’ (2013)
Address:Justin Lin. Distribution: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Sung Kang, Gal Gadot, Luke Evans, Gina Carano, John Ortiz
To be fair, ‘Fast Five’ is the film in the saga – which should appear more on this list, but I have preferred to prioritize variety – in which Dwayne Johnson looks best, but my favorite of the franchise has always been the sixth, in which begins to further enhance that tendency to ghostliness that has led him to do directly delirious things in later installments. Here, furthermore, it is still noted that Justin Linthe director who revived the saga, is behind the cameras.
Review of ‘Fast & Furious 6’
‘Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle'(‘Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle’, 2017)
Address: Jake Kasdan. Distribution: Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, Nick Jonas, Bobby Cannavale
Another cocktail of action, comedy and adventure cinema in a film that successfully relaunched a franchise that seemed dead and buried. It is true that we miss Robin Williams, but knows how to be respectful of the, let’s be fair, somewhat overrated first installment and at the same time looks for its own space within this universe and Johnson is very well surrounded to offer a great pastime to the public. By the way, his sequel isn’t bad either.
Review of ‘Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle’
‘Jungle Cruise’ (2021)
Address: Jaume Collet-Serra. Distribution: Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Édgar Ramírez, Jack Whitehall, Jesse Plemons, Paul Giamatti
Action, adventure and comedy mix in this nice film based on a famous Disney theme park attraction. His main asset is the charisma of Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt, in addition to the good chemistry they show on screen. A good example of commercial cinema that serves to have a very entertaining time.
Review of ‘Jungle Cruise’
‘Thirst for revenge’ (‘Faster, 2010)
Address:George Tillman Jr. Distribution: Dwayne Johnson, Billy Bob Thornton, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Carla Gugino, Maggie Grace, Moon Bloodgood, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Tom Berenger
A film that deviates from the usual within action cinema for Johnson’s brilliance, which has become tiring for always betting too safe. Here a drier and more direct approach is chosen to build a thriller that draws more from a certain type of cinema more common during the 70s and 80s. In addition, it successfully enhances the most physical component of its protagonist to enhance his role as an avenging angel. .
Review of ‘Thirst for Vengeance’
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