Marlon Wayans defends ‘HIM’ in social media post: ‘Don’t take anyone’s opinion just go see for yourself’

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Marlon Wayans is responding to criticism of his new movie by publicly defending it. He’s essentially trying to counter the negative reviews.

The actor used his Instagram this weekend to encourage people to see his new movie, “HIM,” which was released on Friday. He wants audiences to decide for themselves what they think of it, despite critics giving it a 29% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

I was really struck by something Marlon Wayans said. He pointed out that just because someone has an opinion doesn’t mean it’s universal – and that’s okay! He explained that groundbreaking work, like some movies, often isn’t immediately understood or appreciated. He believes art is meant to be experienced personally, and that’s what makes it special – it’s all about how *you* see it.

The post featured screenshots from Rotten Tomatoes pages of his previous films, many of which initially received negative reviews but later became popular with audiences. Examples included “White Chicks” (2004), the first two “Scary Movie” films, “A Haunted House” (2013), and “Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood” (1996). The post concluded with a screenshot of the Rotten Tomatoes page for “HIM.”

Wayans explained that many of his films weren’t initially praised by critics, but later became beloved classics. He encourages audiences to form their own opinions and see the movies for themselves, rather than relying on reviews.

So far, audiences have given the film a 58% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Amy Nicholson, a film critic for The Times, praised the film’s stylish visuals and technical skill, but found the storyline weak.

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2025-09-24 00:31