The Rundown

Name: The Rundown
Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller, Comedy
Released: September 26, 2003
Duration: 104 min
Rating: 59
Cast: Christopher Walken, Dwayne Johnson, Rosario Dawson, Seann William Scott

2003

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Mixed or average reviews based on 36 Critic Reviews

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Universal Pictures | Release Date: September 26, 2003 | PG-13

Starring: Christopher Walken, Dwayne Johnson, Rosario Dawson, Seann William Scott

Summary: A contemporary action-comedy set against the raw, untamed landscape of the Amazon. (Universal)

Director: Peter Berg

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Thriller, Comedy

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 104 min

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Roger Ebert

Once in the jungle they have all sorts of harrowing adventures, and I enjoyed it that real things were happening, that we were not simply looking at shoot-outs and chases, but at intriguing and daring enterprise. Read full review

Jack Mathews

The screenplay is laced with wit and sharp dialogue, and the supporting cast more than makes up for Johnson's inexperience and occasional stiffness. Read full review

Michael Wilmington

Has what we usually want to see in movies like this: bravura action, tongue-in-cheek humor, but most of all attitude. Read full review

Rene Rodriguez

Doesn't break any new ground, but it doesn't leave you wishing you had stayed home, either. Considering the state of action movies today, that's something. Read full review

David Grove

Is he (Rock) the next big thing? After seeing The Rundown, one of the most joyfully silly genre films in recent history, he has my vote. Read full review

Lawrence Toppman

Peter Berg directs the action sequences cleverly at first. Then he starts to behave as though a hornet flew down his pants at the instant he aimed the camera. He's not much of a dialogue director, but there's not much dialogue. Read full review

Marc Savlov

Like rocky road ice cream, The Rundown is chunky stuff, full of calories and easy to take in small doses. Also like rocky road, it’s bound to attract flies if you leave it lying around, and, more to the point, too much of it is likely to make you gag. Read full review

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bnking

Apr 20, 2011

This was fun, really entertaining and probably deserves a sequel.

Engaging chemistry between The Rock and Sean William Scott.

Kudos also to Ernie Reyes, Jr. who provided one of the most memorable action scenes - his best performance since Ninja Turtles 2 and Ninja Surfers.

16 of 16 users found this helpful160

johnm.

Jan 11, 2006

This movie is the greatest action movie Rock rules and do u want a little thunder how bout some lightning.

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Solarium

Jan 12, 2020

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Critic2012

Apr 18, 2013

The Rundown is not especially clever or engaging when it comes to storyline. In fact, it's fairly simple. But when you put The Rock and Christopher Walken and Seann William Scott in an action movie together, you certainly can't go wrong. Here is proof.

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PatC.

Jul 28, 2006

Good action film, but also flagrantly disposable.

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