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 Critics

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Movie Details & Credits

Universal Pictures | Release Date: September 26, 2003

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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96	#96 Most Discussed Movie of 2003
69	#69 Most Shared Movie of 2003

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Chicago Sun-Times - 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

New York Daily News - 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

Chicago Tribune - 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

Miami Herald - 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

Film Threat - 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

Charlotte Observer - 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

Austin Chronicle - 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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ZahidI.

Aug 1, 2006

Suprisingly good. Sean W.S. and The Rock actually work well together, and Walken's lines were funny. This is a treat to the MILLIONS [and millions]...etc.

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SJ-ULTI-Reiews

Nov 2, 2013

The Rundown is one of the greatest action packed movies of all time, and it is probably my favorite movie from The Rock. Dwayne Johnson and Sean William Scott are great together in this movie. This movie is full of action, humor and of course thunder and lightning, The Rundown is truly aThe Rundown is one of the greatest action packed movies of all time, and it is probably my favorite movie from The Rock. Dwayne Johnson and Sean William Scott are great together in this movie. This movie is full of action, humor and of course thunder and lightning, The Rundown is truly a classic and is one of my favorite movies of all time.… Expand

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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.

10 of 10 users found this helpful100

bfoore90

Oct 14, 2017

Still pissed they never made a sequel to this, especially with the success that Peter Berg and The Rock have been having lately. In terms of action, its a fun movie with a great sense of humor, great shots and really cool bare knuckle fight scenes. It's still The Rock's best movie, honestlyStill pissed they never made a sequel to this, especially with the success that Peter Berg and The Rock have been having lately. In terms of action, its a fun movie with a great sense of humor, great shots and really cool bare knuckle fight scenes. It's still The Rock's best movie, honestly even though hes gone on to have success in the Fast and Furious movies, ect. Still holding out hope for that sequel… Expand

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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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JoeyK.

Jul 28, 2006

A cheesy action film starring the Rock? How good can it be? You'd be surprised. It's funny and surprisingly clever. The actions scenes are good and very well filmed (think the exact opposite of the Bourne Supremecy). It's cliched and unamazing, but it's a well done, high A cheesy action film starring the Rock? How good can it be? You'd be surprised. It's funny and surprisingly clever. The actions scenes are good and very well filmed (think the exact opposite of the Bourne Supremecy). It's cliched and unamazing, but it's a well done, high quality action film. If you're looking for a really good, deep thinker of a movie, then you know better to not look here for it. If you're looking for a throwaway action film, this is it, and you will be surprised at how good this one turns out to be.… Expand

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PatC.

Jul 28, 2006

Good action film, but also flagrantly disposable.

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