Walking Tall

Walking Tall (2004)

  • 24% of critics liked it
    (131 reviews)

  • 71% of users liked it
    (212,055 ratings)

A man fights to bring decency and the rule of law back to his hometown in this action drama. Chris Vaughn (The Rock) left his home in Washington State's timber country to join the Army, where he distinguished himself as a member of the Special Forces. When his hitch is over, Vaughn decides to return… More

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PG-13, 1 hr. 26 min.
Directed By
Kevin Bray
Written By
Channing Gibson, David Klass, Brian Koppelman, David Levien
Genres
Drama, Action & Adventure
In Theaters
Apr 2, 2004 Wide
On DVD
Sep 28, 2004
MGM/UA

Critic Reviews

  • Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper

    ... a real disappointment.

  • James Berardinelli, ReelViews

    The film is comprised of four violent action scenes tied together by nearly 50 minutes of alternately hilarious (unintentionally, of course) and dull filler.

  • Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post

    Walking Tall actually underserves its star, who is better than schlocky material like this would lead you to believe.

  • Desson Thomson, Washington Post

    One mediocre, ploddingly predictable film, loaded down with cheesy Hollywood tactics.

  • Peter Howell, Toronto Star

    This revised Walking Tall has only kinetic energy going for it.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Jeff "


    Walking Tall had the potential of being something very good. Instead the film is a disappointing action film with a meager cast. The film could have been done much better than this, and though it had an interesting story, the film falls apart halfway through. The thing that is… More

  • Manu G


    Great Movie! Never get tired of watching it, The Rock is the shit! After eight years serving the U.S. Army Special Forces, Sergeant Chris Vaughn returns to his hometown seeking for a job in the local mill. He is informed by Sheriff Stan Watkins that the mill was closed six months ago… More

  • Conner R


    The Rock really explains this best when he says "This is nothing but old school ass whoopins brought on some candy ass with a four by four piece of cedar". This is mostly a nostalgia movie that everyone can love. It's realistic action starring one of the most… More

  • Lenny M


    3 stars if Johnny Knoxville wasn't in this one, stick to artificially inseminating cattle.

  • Dan S


    A fairly entertaining thriller in which The Rock shines. No, it doesn't have much brains, and the plot feels fairly familiar, but some of the scenes are fun. There's absolutely no romantic chemistry between The Rock and Ashley Scott, as this predictability weighs down the… More

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