Marlon Wayans in 'Him.' Universal Pictures Share on Facebook Share on X Share to Flipboard Send an Email Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Print the Article Post a Comment Logo text Marlon Wayans does not appear to be thrown by the critical response to his new football-centric horror movie, Him. The actor stars alongside Tyriq Withers in director Justin Tipping's film that counts Jordan Peele as a producer. Receiving a C- CinemaScore from audiences, Him opened this weekend in second place at the domestic box office with a projected $13.5 million, which was below earlier estimates of $15 million. Wayans took to Instagram on Friday to defend the project in light of negative reviews that have led to a current 28 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. His post included a carousel of Rotten Tomatoes scores for some of his previous films that have become well-regarded among fans, including White Chicks and the first two Scary Movie features. Related Stories Movies Box Office: 'Demon Slayer' Tops 'Him' for No. 1, Passes $550M Globally Movies Marlon Wayans on His Horror Turn in 'Him': "What Do You Need? I Can Do It All" "Just to be clear... I respect critics," Wayans wrote in the caption. "Their job is to Critique. I respect their work. It shapes our industry. But an opinion does not always mean it's everyone's opinion. Some movies are ahead of the curve. Innovation is not always embraced and art is to be interpreted and it's subjective." The star continued, "I've had a career of making classic movies that weren't critically received and those movies went on to be CLASSICS. So don't take anyone's opinion just go see for yourself. Love to all. Him in theaters now." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Marlon Wayans (@marlonwayans) Universal's Him follows a rising quarterback (Withers) who gets an offer from an aging player (Wayans) to learn how to succeed at any cost. In his review of Him for The Hollywood Reporter, critic Frank Scheck wrote, "While it starts out promisingly, it seriously devolves in its second half into a surreal phantasmagoria that's more gonzo than chilling." During a conversation with THR at the film's premiere, Wayans explained that his versatility as a performer made him appealing to the Him team: "They're like, 'You're one of one. You're the only one who is doing what you're doing at the level that you're doing it. Other people have - Robin Williams, Eddie Murphy, Jim Carrey - but right now, the world hasn't seen your everything, so let's go do it.'" THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up San Sebastian Film Festival Angelina Jolie, Louis Garrel Brave Torrential Rain in San Sebastian for European Premiere of Alice Winocour's 'Couture' San Sebastian Film Festival Angelina Jolie Fields Questions on U.S. Politics in San Sebastian: "I Love My Country," But "I Don't Recognize It At This Time" Him Box Office: 'Demon Slayer' Tops 'Him' for No. 1, Passes $550M Globally Sentimental Value Joachim Trier on Turning Down Financiers to Have Final Cut on His Films: "It's a Moral Responsibility" Sylvester Stallone Sylvester Stallone Wanted to Use AI to Star in a 'Rambo' Prequel San Sebastian Film Festival Joachim Lafosse's 'Six Days in Spring' Is a Deeply Personal Look at His Childhood and What Happens When "You Stop Belonging to a Family" San Sebastian Film Festival Angelina Jolie, Louis Garrel Brave Torrential Rain in San Sebastian for European Premiere of Alice Winocour's 'Couture' San Sebastian Film Festival Angelina Jolie Fields Questions on U.S. Politics in San Sebastian: "I Love My Country," But "I Don't Recognize It At This Time" Him Box Office: 'Demon Slayer' Tops 'Him' for No. 1, Passes $550M Globally Sentimental Value Joachim Trier on Turning Down Financiers to Have Final Cut on His Films: "It's a Moral Responsibility" Sylvester Stallone Sylvester Stallone Wanted to Use AI to Star in a 'Rambo' Prequel San Sebastian Film Festival Joachim Lafosse's 'Six Days in Spring' Is a Deeply Personal Look at His Childhood and What Happens When "You Stop Belonging to a Family"