Even if Black Adam is not one of his most popular works, Dwayne Johnson’s filmography is still full of immensely entertaining films. One of the best examples is on TV today. In Jumanji: The Next Level, the action star is in top form. As a grumpy pensioner. In the body of a muscular archaeologist.
Fantasy action on TV: Dwayne Johnson brilliant as a Mucki pensioner
Because as in the predecessor Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, the friends Spencer (Alex Wolff), Fridge (Ser’Darius Blain), Martha (Morgan Turner) and Bethany (Madison Iseman) are sucked into the video game Jumanji and have to be in the bodies of their characters have a new adventure. More precisely this time it’s a rescue mission: Spencer has disappeared from the game without a trace and may have fallen into the hands of the new villain Jurgen, the Brutale (Rory McCann).
Check out the trailer for Jumanji 2 here:
Jumanji: The Next Level – Trailer 3 (German) HD
So his friends in the bodies of their avatars go in search. These include dr. Smolder Bravestone (Johnson), Professor Oberon (Jack Black), Mouse Finbar (Kevin Hart) and Ruby Roundhouse (Karen Gillan). So far, so well known. But Jumanji 2 has a clou, that Johnson gave one of his funniest roles.
Because Spencer’s grandpa Eddie (Danny DeVito) and his failed ex-buddy Milo (Danny Glover) are also drawn into the game. Ironically, the curmudgeon Eddie manifests as biceps titan Bravestone making for some of the best movie scenes.
Johnson is in his element: He noticeably enjoys brushing his usual role profile against the grain and playing a doddering, stubborn old man as a muscular wardrobe. His performance is on par with one of his best films on Netflix.
Interview with The Rock: How well does the Jumanji cast know about games?
Jumanji: How well does the cast know games? | The Rock vs Kevin Hart
The Rock is thus one of the highlights in a film that is not lacking in highlights: action sequences, gag interludes with comedy ace Kevin Hart and dramatic moments of friendship are all planted in fertile fantasy adventure film soil and sprout to lofty heights over 123 minutes. Jumanji 2 is perfect entertainment. And predicts how Johnson will spend his retirement.
When will the fantasy action Jumanji 2 with Dwayne Johnson be on TV?
Jumanji – The Next Level is coming this Thursday, December 22, 2022, at 8:15 p.m. on ZDF. Like its predecessor, it was directed by Jake Kasdan (Sex Tape, Bad Teacher).
Podcast about the Dwayne Johnson phenomenon: pain in the ass or sympathizer? Dwayne Johnson is everywhere right now. He stars alongside Gal Gadot and Ryan Reynolds in Red Notice, the most expensive Netflix film to date. He also has his own series about his life with Young Rock, which can be seen in Germany on Sky. As usual, he presents himself cautiously as the presidential candidate of the future.
At this point you will find external content that complements the article. You can show it and hide it again with one click.
That’s why a Johnson fan and a Johnson critic discuss this extraordinary star. Is The Rock the most likeable man in Hollywood or a pain in the ass?
*. . .
How do you like Jumanji 2?