Variety
Johnson continues to flex his muscles as a charismatic screen presence, and here once again demonstrates his ego-free willingness to make himself the butt of jokes even as he does his derring-do.
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Race To Witch Mountain
Based on the novel and a film series from the ‘70s and ‘80s, this is a sci-fi thriller for the family. Disney has re-imagined the story with big-budget effects and some heavy-lifting from Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson.
He plays a Las Vegas taxi driver who picks up a young pair of extra-terrestrial siblings on the run from an evil organisation. The brother/sister duo have otherworldly powers, like the ability to teleport and talk to animals (very handy). They enlist their cabbie to get them to Witch Mountain before their foes discover its secrets.
Less2009Rating: PG, contains low level violence94 minsUSA
AdventureComedyKids & FamilyScience Fiction
- Director:
- Andy Fickman ('The Game Plan')
- Writer:
- Matt LopezMark Bomback
- Cast:
- Dwayne JohnsonCarla GuginoCheech MarinAnnaSophia RobbAlexander Ludwig
Race To Witch Mountain | Reviews
42%156 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® Score
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Urban Cinefile
Hits the spot for its target audience plus parents, for whom the charismatic presence of Dwayne (The Rock) Johnson counts for plenty. It may be predictable, but the story is nicely put together with touches of humour, action pieces and special effects to bring it into the 21st century.
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The New York Times
Modest and diverting, rough and bland, with some good (if not quite Bette Davis caliber) actors and so-so special effects.
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Roger Ebert
What Johnson does here is provide a credible tough guy action hero in a non-threatening mode. He rules over chases, fights, explosions and an Ooze Monster, yet never seems nasty, so the kids can feel safe around him.
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New Zealand Herald
Heaps of action to keep even the most restless kid firmly planted in their seat.
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Los Angeles Times
A fast and furious wild ride of a movie in which the good guys are good, the bad guys are good and the car chases are pretty spectacular.
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Race To Witch Mountain | Release Details
Race To Witch Mountain is available to stream in New Zealand now on Apple TV and Disney+.