Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was recently asked by the Associated Press to name his favorite movies in several different genres. Here are The Rock’s answers as well as his comments on one of the films.
Buddy Film: “48 Hrs.,”
Western: “Unforgiven,”
Martial Arts: “Enter the Dragon,”
Adventure: “Raiders of the Lost Ark,”
Boxing: “Rocky,” The Rock said. “I love the story of a guy who fights the odds, and he doesn’t have to win — and he doesn’t win.”
Sci-Fi: “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back,”
Scariest Action: “Predator,”
Funniest Action: “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,”
I like The Rock as a wrestler and actor — and he obviously has great taste in movies as well! – Craig (Sept. 24, 2003)