Hollywood starDwayne Johnsonhas weighed in on thecontroversial issue of audiences singing along in movie theaters. Johnson rose to prominence as a wrestler in WWE, before transitioning into an acting career. Among his most successful movies are the animated filmsMoanaandMoana 2, packed full of iconic songs for audiences. Now, theJungle Cruiseactor has weighed into the debate of audiences singing along to songs in theaters during the movie. The issue has trended on social media following requests from theaters for audiences to refrain from singing, followingthe release ofWicked.
In an interview with theBBCat the UK’sMoana 2premiere, the former wrestler opined thataudiences are entitled to sing as much as they like if they’ve paid for a ticket. Check out his comments below:
“Especially if you love music, that’s the fun part…Sing! You’ve paid your hard-earned money for a ticket, and you’ve gone into a musical, and you’re into it. Sing”
What Johnson’s Comments Mean For Audiences Singing More
Enjoyment Is Important, But Other Moviegoers Should Be Considered
It is nice to encourage audiences and theatergoers to feel empowered and express themselves during movies; for example, laughter has been a mainstay in movie theaters for years. However,people singing during the movie can be a source of annoyance for other viewersand ruin the movie experience, especially for those viewing it for the first time. Furthermore, it can be viewed as disrespectful to the cast and crew who have put in the time and effort to create the movie to be watched and experienced in a particular way.
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One of the reasons that might be contributing toaudience memberssinging along duringWickedis that the movie is an adaptation of the Broadway show, where audiences are more likely to sing along than they would be in theaters. While many would argue that it is important for viewers to enjoy movies the way they want to, considering other moviegoers is also important, so singing aloud has a chance of encroaching on other’s theater experience.
Our Verdict On Johnson’s Comments
His Performance Background Might Explain His Comments
One of the reasons behind Johnson’s comments could be that he comes from the entertainment background of the WWE, which involves a lot of live interaction with audiences, including songs and chants, which play a big role in the spectacle and performance. Many stars might object to audiences singing during movies, butJohnsonseems to have a more laissez-faire attitude to the situation, which does fit with his carefree personality. The star will no doubt be hoping viewers sing along in theaters for thelive-actionMoanaadaptation, due for release next year.
Source:BBC
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