Dwayne Johnson receives career-worst reviews for Moana remake
Dwayne Johnson is facing significant criticism for his performance in Disney's live-action remake of Moana. The film is struggling both critically and at the box office, marking a rare stumble for the actor.
Why it matters
The poor reception highlights the risks associated with Disney's aggressive strategy of remaking successful animated classics into live-action films.
Actor’s latest stumble has seen him lambasted for the ‘fright wig’ he wears in the film, and for seeming as if ‘he is on autopilot like a piece of software’
The article reports on critical reception and box office performance without injecting political or ideological bias.
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