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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.
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