Dwayne Johnson, Seann William Scott, Rosario Dawson

A tough aspiring chef is hired to bring home a mobster's son from the Amazon but becomes involved in the fight against an oppressive town operator and the search for a legendary treasure.

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PG-13, 105 min.

Directed by: Peter Berg

Release Date: September 26, 2003

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DVD Release Date: March 23, 2004

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  • September 3, 2009
    Beck: I need you to make a choice for me.
    Travis: What choice?
    Beck: Option A or Option B. Option A: we walk out of here nice and easy, we go back to the airstrip, and then we begin our long journey back to Los Angeles. There'll be no bruises, no broken bones, and no problems. ...( read more)
    Travis: What's in Los Angeles?
    Beck: Your father.
    Travis: What's Option B?
    Beck: Pretty much the opposite of A. But I wouldn't recommend that one.

    A quality action comedy, featuring the Rock, with charisma to spare, Seann William Scott being funny, Rosario Dawson being hot, and Christopher Walken being Walken.

    The Rock stars as Beck, a bounty hunter looking to get out of the business and start his own restaurant, is given his chance, provided he can complete one last job. Beck must travel to a town in the Amazon to locate a mobster's son, Travis played by Scott. Travis is actually a treasure hunter, who may have found his payday, but now a few things stand in his way. The no nonsense logic from Beck, who is making Travis head back to the plane home, the local rebel leader, played by Dawson, who is leading the rebels against the oppressive mining town operator, played by Christopher Walken.

    Hatcher: I feel like a little boy who's lost his first tooth, put it under his pillow, waiting for the tooth-fairy to come. Only two evil burglars have crept in my window, and snatched it, before she could get here... Wait a second, do you understand the CONCEPT of the tooth-fairy? Explain it to them... Wait. She takes the god damned thing, and gives you a quarter. They've got my tooth. I want it back.

    The movie essentially becomes a buddy action comedy involving Beck and Travis' journey through the jungle, while being pursued by Walken and his men. As the two move through the jungle, they encounter some surprises along the way, but one thing is for sure, The Rock will always get his man.

    This movie is just a lot of fun. Director Peter Berg keeps the film moving at an energetic pace, with some little stylistic flourishes throughout, including flashy camera moves and a lot of slo mo. The action is cool throughout, with the Rock certainly showing off his abilities. His stance against guns makes for some interesting fisticuffs as well.

    Seann William Scott is quite good here as well, providing the laughs needed and showing obvious chemistry with the Rock. Of course Walken is on his game, providing a number of one liners, Walken style devliery of all his lines, and a sinister undercurrent that works for his villain character.

    A fun film with plenty of good elements that make it enjoyable.

    Hatcher: Don't rock the boat.
  • May 24, 2008
    Interesting story line with multiple characters forwarding their own agendas and happening to cross paths. Doesn't allow for a whole lot of variation though.
  • May 2, 2008
    I loved this movie not only did it have action but had a lot of funny moments too.
  • March 30, 2008
    It's pure action movie fun. A hilarious non-stop adventure. Sean William Scott and The Rock are wild and charasmatic team. The Rock shows he has the charisma, sense of humor and stellarness of a leading man. Christopher Walken is teriffic. Filled with explosive action and incredi...( read more)able laughs. A pure adreniline rush from start to finish. One of the most fun and exhilerating buddy movies I've ever seen. Awsomely entertaining. A great and very wild good time. Charming, cool and very satisfying. It's hard-rocking, hip, stylish and very enjoyable movie on any level.
  • March 13, 2008
    Good quick fix for your action/comedy craving.
  • November 20, 2009
    Actually a very fun movie with a lot of entertaining action scenes. Dwayne Johnson is a great comedic actor given the chance and this movie really lets him shine. Sean William Scott actually did a really good job as well and was toned down from previous roles. The story was inter...( read more)esting and held your interest. A great blend of action and comedy.
  • October 27, 2009
    IT IS A VERY GOOD MOVIE...mara the special effects were excessive plus you could telll when it was a stunt double
  • October 25, 2009
    I hated it.Stupid & boring
  • October 22, 2009
    Mariana: Don't pee in the water.
    .
    Beck: Why?.

    Mariana: A candiru, a vicious parasite will swim up the urine into your pau.
    .
    Beck: Swim up my what?
    .
    Mariana: Your pinto. It'll swim up your ding-dong. And once it gets in, you can't get it out.
    .
    Beck: [Stammers] Well, t
    ...( read more)hen what?
    .
    Mariana: They have to amputate.
    .
    Beck: Not this boy's pinto. Uh-uh, not today!


    Beck: I hate this place. I hate penis-eating minnows and I hate freaky fruit. I want to go home. I want concrete. I want homemade tortellini. I want my Los Angeles Lakers. I want to go home, I want to go home, I WANT TO GO HOME!
    [He gets pissed off enough to overcome the paralysis and lift his head and arm, waving a tree branch]
    .

    Beck: Do I look like Santa Claus? Do I look like Santa Claus to you?
    Travis: What do you say? Guns make you whooh-poco-loco? Bang-bang-crazy?
    .


    Beck: Tell him I don't want to fight him.
    Travis: [translating, to Manito] He says he pisses on your ancestors, and that you would make a very pretty bride!



    Holly Crap, this Movie has it all. Super Stunts, Super Humor, and Super Actors. Eh wait am I " The Rock" Fan? Not really, but some of his Movies, specially this one is my fav. Dammit I laugh my ass off, whenever I catch it on TV.
    .
    Travis: Hey, remember your friend, Mr. Thunder? How 'bout his buddy, Mr. Lightning? Ooh, I know you know him. You know him real well, don't ya?

  • October 21, 2009
    for me, its one of the best film ever, and you've to watch it

Critic Reviews


May 4, 2005
Nick Schager, Lessons of Darkness

Sounds worse the more you talk about it. full review

September 26, 2003
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times

While you won't exactly walk out humming the plot, The Rundown should go down quite decently with popcorn. full review

September 26, 2003
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

A witty, fast-paced action film. full review

September 26, 2003
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

The jungle locations give the film a texture and beauty that underlines the outsized characters. full review

September 25, 2003
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

The Rock has a flair for action and comedy; he's a real movie star. full review

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  • terris85017
    March 7, 2009
    (2003 Director: Peter Berg) Violent, extremely violent tale of greed & monopolizing control by Christopher Walken of a jungle community. Great showcase for The Rock... Hard to watch but truly amazing tale of endurance and tenacity. Must see for Christopher Walken's role!
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  • ShimmerMePretty
    November 17, 2007
    How can you not love a kick ass film with the rock ?
    Non stop action with added eye candy :] lol
    Deffinetly one worth watching!
  • johnpaullucky7
    June 3, 2006
    my fav movie of the rock. the rock is the best cause he's the people's champion

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