Dwayne Johnson Faces Backlash for Comparing 'Red One' to 'Oppenheimer'
Johnson's remarks about his Christmas film's IMAX potential have sparked widespread criticism and social media mockery.
- Dwayne Johnson claimed that watching 'Oppenheimer' in IMAX inspired him to envision his film 'Red One' using similar technology.
- The Christmas action movie 'Red One' has received poor reviews, holding a 36% score on Rotten Tomatoes, in stark contrast to 'Oppenheimer's' critical acclaim.
- Social media users have mocked Johnson's comparison, highlighting the vast difference in reception between the two films.
- Despite a production cost of $250 million, 'Red One' has only made $28 million internationally, with a U.S. release set for November 15.
- Critics have labeled Johnson's comments as overconfident, questioning whether 'Red One' can live up to its IMAX ambitions.