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The Rundown
2003 104 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★6.8
Adventure, Action, Comedy, Thriller
Director: Peter Berg
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Description
When Travis, the mouthy son of a criminal, disappears in the Amazon in search of a treasured artifact, his father sends in Beck, who becomes Travis's rival for the affections of Mariana, a mysterious Brazilian woman. With his steely disposition, Beck is a man of few words -- but it takes him all the discipline he can muster to work with Travis to nab a tyrant who's after the same treasure.
Budget:
$85M
US Gross:
$47.73M
Worldwide:
$80.9M
Starring
Dwayne Johnson
Actor
Seann William Scott
Actor
Christopher Walken
Actor
Awards
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2004
— Best Fight
Key opinion
The Rundown is widely regarded as a high-energy, entertaining action-comedy that succeeds through its charismatic lead performances and expertly staged fight sequences. While the narrative is frequently described as formulaic or thin, the film's visual flair and humor make it a solid, if undemanding, adventure.
| Acting | Dwayne Johnson’s performance showcases surprising charisma and comedic range that anchors the film. | |
| Direction | The action choreography is exceptionally well-executed, with fight scenes often compared favorably to high-tier genre standards. | |
| Acting | Christopher Walken delivers a memorable and quintessential performance as the film's antagonist. | |
| Cinematography | The cinematography effectively captures the scale and beauty of the jungle environment. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are divided: some appreciate the lighthearted, straightforward tone, while others criticize the plot as shallow, derivative, and lacking depth. | |
| Runtime | The film’s duration is a point of contention; some viewers wish it were longer, while others find the pacing or runtime leaves the story feeling incomplete. |