The Rundown (Welcome to the Jungle)

The Rundown (2003)

  • 71% of critics liked it
    (146 reviews)

  • 72% of users liked it
    (166,125 ratings)

Beck (The Rock) is a "retrieval specialist" in hock to a powerful and not particularly nice gentleman named Walker (William Lucking). Beck is anxious to retire from his dangerous work and open a small restaurant. Walker tells Beck he'll be free and clear with enough cash to fulfill his… More

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PG-13,
Directed By
Written By
James Vanderbilt, R.J. Stewart
Genres
Action & Adventure, Comedy
In Theaters
Sep 26, 2003 Wide
Universal Pictures

Critic Reviews

  • Andrew O'Hehir, Salon.com

    A tolerable alternative when everything else playing at the mall is sold out on Saturday night.

  • Desson Thomson, Washington Post

    The Rock ... has a special quality.

  • Stephen Hunter, Washington Post

    Will probably make a star of the Rock.

  • , USA Today

    If Arnold Schwarzenegger had made a movie this tepid in his Commando/Terminator heyday, burned fans would be suggesting that he pursue some tenure as a Fresno alderman.

  • Peter Howell, Toronto Star

    Too often brings guffaws at all the wrong moments, when it's not being simply too stupid for words.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Dead A


    I only liked the action scenes.

  • Universal D


    By the numbers jungle actioner with some cool stunt sequences - and Christopher Walken oppressing the natives! - but missing the essential wet tee shirt teaser that is one of the hallmarks of this genre.

  • Conner R


    It's so nice when you can still have movies like this come out. This is such a well rounded story with great characters, beautiful cinematography and a little bit of comedy thrown in. The Rock shows again how awesome a human being he is with his physical force and cooking skills,… More

  • Jeff "


    The Rundown is a good little action comedy film. Though flawed at times, and somewhat confusing in it's action sequences, this film is quite enjoyable, and a lot of fun. Christopher Walken delivers yet a great performance. The Rundown is a good mix of action and comedy, and The… More

  • KJ P


    a great ride that I will remember forever!

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