"The Rock's Bold Take on Movie Theater Etiquette"
Controversial History of Dwayne Johnson
Dwayne Johnson is no stranger to controversy. His actions and statements often make headlines and stir up emotions. Just a few weeks ago, he suggested that Oppenheimer directly inspired his vision for the poorly received action Christmas movie Red One. Over the summer, he also declined to take a political side in the 2024 election, out of dedication to bringing people together. These incidents have shown his ability to make waves and get people talking.His proclamation that 2022's Black Adam would change the "hierarchy of power in the DC universe" might be his greatest work in this regard. It shows his confidence and willingness to take on big ideas and make bold statements.
The Red Carpet Incident for Moana 2
On the red carpet for his new movie Moana 2, Johnson dropped his next polarizing wisdom bomb. He told the BBC, "Sing! You've paid your hard-earned money for a ticket, and you've gone into a musical, and you're into it." This statement came at a particularly fiery time in movie theater-etiquette discourse due to the arrival of Wicked: Part One.The hit film, based on the long-running Broadway show, has become a major event for musical buffs and fans of the color green. Even on preview night, reports poured in across social media that fans of Wicked were breaking out into song along with the movie, muffling the work by stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. In the wake of this sing-a-long outbreak, theater chains issued requests to patrons for silence, while academics in the field of Cinematic Arts slammed audiences' karaoke instincts as "intolerable behavior." But Johnson disagrees.
Johnson's WWE Heel Mode
While on the red carpet, Johnson can't resist going into WWE heel mode. He's one of our greatest stars when it comes to getting out there and just saying what's on his mind. His shot-from-the-hip thoughts on singing in movie theaters show his ability to cater to any type of audience member, even if it's almost fundamentally anti-art.The Rock is gonna rock ya, and his opinions on this matter are sure to continue dividing opinions. But one thing is for sure, he knows how to make an impact and get people talking.
Universal Pictures' Response
For all the pointed fingers and commotion, Universal Pictures is already addressing the issue. According to the studio, interactive showings of Wicked will come to nearly 1,000 North American cinemas starting on Dec. 25. This shows that the studio is aware of the situation and is taking steps to find a solution.If the theater kids can hold the songs in their hearts for just a month without exploding, everyone might get to be happy this holiday season. It remains to be seen how this will all play out, but one thing is for certain, Dwayne Johnson's influence on the movie theater experience is undeniable.