So what if it's past the first day of Fall. This is a summer movie if I ever saw one. And thank God for it! Explosions, humor, and death-defying stunts - it had it all. Rundown is one of those kinds of movies that you watch with a grin on your face the entire time. It's cheesy and unbelievable, but you still don't care.
I loved every over the top moment that Christopher Walken was on screen. Seann William Scott was pretty funny in his portrayal of a rebellious son. And of course there is The Rock. Wrestling is all about putting on an act so I don't know why I'm surprised, but I think I can safely say that thus far of all the wrestler's that have made it to the screen in my life time he is the most impressive - followed by Roddy Piper. Rosario Dawson was window dressing, except when she was with the rebels (who also stole show).
The problems that I have with movie just happen to be pet peeves of mine. I really dislike it when actors lose their accent throughout out the movie. If you are going to do it, do it right. And I hate seeing the stunt players. It takes away from the magic of movie making. These are really my only two complaints because it's not like I'm expecting The Rundown to walk away with any Oscars.
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Everyone loved it including the kids. I wouldn't take anyone under 13 due to some crude jokes - like a horny monkey, but other than that I'm sure everyone can find something to like about it.
Run down to the theater and catch this flick.
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Rated PG-13; running time of 84 minutes