Dwayne Johnson stars in this action-packed sci-fi thriller as Jack Bruno, a Las Vegas taxi driver who stumbles upon two teenagers with extraordinary powers. Sarah (AnnaSophia Robb) and Seth (Alexander Ludwig) are on the run from the government, who wants to use their abilities for their own nefarious purposes. Bruno teams up with FBI agent Erica Stanton (Carla Gugino) to protect the kids and take them to a safe place, but they are pursued by a relentless group of government agents led by Dr. Terence Merrick (Mitch Pileggi).
Race to Witch Mountain is a fun and exciting movie that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The action sequences are well-choreographed and the special effects are impressive. Johnson is charismatic as always, and Robb and Ludwig are both excellent in their roles. The film also has a strong supporting cast, including Carla Gugino, Mitch Pileggi, and Kristin Chenoweth.
Here are some of the things that critics liked about the film:
- The action sequences are exciting and well-choreographed.
- The special effects are impressive.
- Dwayne Johnson is charismatic and likable.
- AnnaSophia Robb and Alexander Ludwig are both excellent in their roles.
- The film has a strong supporting cast.
Here are some of the things that critics didn’t like about the film:
- The plot is a bit clichéd and predictable.
- The film is a bit too long.
- The villain is not very well-developed.
Overall, Race to Witch Mountain is a fun and entertaining movie that is sure to please fans of action, sci-fi, and adventure films.
Here are some additional details about the film:
- Directed by: Andy Fickman
- Produced by: Brigham Young, David Hoberman, and Michael Johnson
- Written by: Matt Lopez
- Starring: Dwayne Johnson, AnnaSophia Robb, Alexander Ludwig, Carla Gugino, Mitch Pileggi, and Kristin Chenoweth
- Release date: March 13, 2009
- Running time: 1 hour 38 minutes
- Rating: PG