Dwayne Johnson defends live-action 'Moana' amid mixed reviews, says "that's just the way it goes"
Washington, Aug. 9 -- Dwayne Johnson has responded to the mixed reviews of Disney's live-action 'Moana', saying mixed critical reactions are simply part of the entertainment business while expressing pride in the film and its cultural representation.
The movie has earned USD 266 million globally since its July 10 premiere, according to Deadline.
Despite the response, Johnson said what mattered was that "the culture really stood up" in the Polynesian-inspired story.
"Our first two reviews came out. I'll never forget it... They were amazing. I was like, wow," Johnson told People magazine, recalling the film's early reviews. He said the reviews then "went another way, as sometimes happens."
"That's just the way it goes because we're in t...
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