10 best movies with Dwayne The Rock Johnson

Put on a show in the ring - the main occupation of the Johnson family for three generations. Maternal grandfather and father were famous wrestlers of the Rock, and my grandmother worked as a promoter of the show. Himself Duane too many years appeared in the WWF and has earned several titles.

In 2001, he decided to devote himself to cinema. Brutal appearance and past achievements have made him a star fighters. But self-irony and a winning smile allowed Johnson to play and several comedy roles.

1. The mummy returns

The Mummy Returns

• United States, 2001.
• Adventure, action, fantasy.
• Duration: 130 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,4.

The action takes place 10 years after the finale of the film "Mummy"1999. Rick O'Connell lives happily with his wife Evelyn and their son Alex. But they again have to face a terrible curse. The young Alex has just seven days to reach the pyramid of the king Scorpion. And Evelyn captures the Egyptian cult priest Imhotep resurrected.

After a couple of cameo Dwayne Johnson played his first major role in a movie - king of scorpions. In the picture it appears only at the beginning of the human form and the closer to the finale in the form of a terrible mutant. But then on the formation of character removed separate movie "The Scorpion King." Here, Johnson has starred and received a record fee for a beginner to $ 5.5 million.

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2. The Rundown

The Rundown

• United States, 2003.
• Adventure, Action, Comedy.
• Duration: 104 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,7.

Back on the knockout debt specialists get a new job. Crime boss asks him to find his son, who went missing somewhere in the Amazon jungle. As it turns out, the young man tries to find an ancient statue of pure gold. Beck decides to help. But behind the statue of prey and the local mafia, and indigenous Indians.

Already in this film I began to unfold comic Johnson's potential. In the foreground here adventure and action, and with might and main character waving fists. But text jokes and silly expression face Beck makes the atmosphere more fun.

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3. walking Tall

Walking Tall

• United States, 2004.
• Action, Crime.
• Duration: 86 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,3.

Sergeant US Army Special Forces, Chris Vaughn returns to his hometown after eight years of service. He wants to continue the family business at the sawmill. Soon, Chris realizes that the once quiet town has become a breeding ground for criminals and drug addicts. He decides to fight against crime in all possible ways. And soon, Chris Vaughn becomes the new sheriff of the town.

Critics appreciated very low brutal thriller, where Johnson played a typical tough guy. But fans of the action in style 80-90 picture like. No wonder they say that Dwayne Johnson - heir to Arnold Schwarzenegger in similar roles.

4. Second chance

Gridiron Gang

• United States, 2006.
• Drama, Sport.
• Duration: 125 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,9.

Sean Porter is working in a penal colony for troubled teens. He is trying to regain their wards into the mainstream of normal life. And for that, Shawn creates a team of American football. Gradually, the youth begin to feel the team spirit and even try to get to the championship among schools.

This film is partly based on a true story Kilpatrick prison inmates. But the picture is associated with the youth of Johnson. Even before the wrestler's career he had the opportunity to play American football in the school team.

5. Faster than bullet

Faster

• United States, 2010.
• Action, Crime, Drama.
• Duration: 98 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,5.

After a successful robbery criminals brothers trying to kill rivals. But one of them survives. After 10 years in prison, he returns to avenge all those who framed the brothers. The hero trying to track down two detectives and bounty hunter.

Another fighter with very classic story. The whole movie hero Johnson goes to one clothes, although the action develops over several days.

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6. Fast and the Furious 5

Fast Five

• United States, 2011.
• Action, Crime.
• Duration: 130 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,3.

Former cop Brian O'Conner helps to release the offender Dominic Toretto. Together, they get involved in another mess by going the way a businessman Hernan Reyes. Meanwhile, behind them begins the hunt agent Luke Hobbs.

Joining the legendary franchise in the fifth part, Dwayne Johnson soon became one of its main stars. He appeared in all subsequent episodes, and then got his own spin-off "Hobbs and Shaw».

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7. nark

Snitch

• United States, 2013.
• Action, Drama, Thriller.
• Duration: 112 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,5.

Son of John Matthews was jailed for 10 years on false charges. Father of all the forces want to help him escape. To this end, John began working with the Drug Enforcement Administration. It is embedded in the drug cartel, to find ways to distribute banned substances.

With a fairly standard plot in this film was a place for opening of dramatic talent, Dwayne Johnson. Here he is not a hero, able to lay bare hands the army, but first and foremost a loving father.

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8. Blood and sweat: Anabolic

Pain & Gain

• United States, 2013.
• Action, Comedy, Crime.
• Duration: 129 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,4.

Fitness trainer Daniel Lugo in the company of two bodybuilders kidnapped businessman Victor Kershaw and under torture makes that copy on the kidnappers all his belongings. Fasting criminals trying to kill businessman. But he survives and decides to take revenge.

Supplier blockbuster Michael Bay has made a real terrible criminal history in a black comedy. But if you do not think about the tragic basis, Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne Johnson and Anthony Mc great fool around on the screen, playing ridiculous criminals.

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9. San Andreas Fault

san Andreas

• United States, 2015.
• Adventure, Action, Drama.
• Duration: 114 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,1.

Raymond Gaines worked as a pilot of the helicopter fire department in Los Angeles. He becomes a witness to a global catastrophe that destroys the entire city. Miraculously, having to save his wife, Ray goes in search of his daughter Blake, jammed in the underground parking.

This film is primarily attracts large-scale special effects. Collapse of the city, a giant wave demolishing everything in its path. Against the background of such devastation even almost two-meter Dwayne Johnson seems weak. However, his character does not give up.

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10. Jumanji: Jungle

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

• United States, 2017.
• Adventure, comedy.
• Duration: 119 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,0.

Four schoolboys find an old computer game "Jumanji" and suddenly moved into the jungle. They themselves have turned into adult characters of this game. Now they are waiting for a dangerous journey to fight the enemies and find the way home.

The adventure film all the actors had to show maximum comedic skills. After all, they were playing children in adult bodies. And Dwayne Johnson out perfectly portray the timid and shy boy, whose coolness and muscles in a novelty.

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