Race to Witch Mountain

2009 • 98 minutes

About this movie

Fasten your seatbelts for the thrill ride of your life in Disney's fun family action-adventure -- RACE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN, starring Dwayne Johnson. Jack Bruno (Johnson), a Las Vegas cabdriver struggling to stay on the right path, gets an out-of-this-world incentive when two aliens, disguised as teenagers, suddenly appear in his taxi. In a race against government agents, an alien hunter and time itself, Jack must help the children recover their lost spaceship so they can return home and save their planet and ours. Breathtaking chases, close calls and special effects make this an action-adventure the whole family will enjoy.

Ratings and reviews

The Rock couldn't be better! He's the perfect action hero. Anna-Sophia Robb as a genius yet wacky conspiracy theorist is also amazing. The humor is also surprisingly funny, and the jokes are executed at the best times. Also, the action sequences are amazing! It was a mixture of the transporter, fast & furious, I am number four, and other great action films. The two young actors who played the lethal aliens also did well. Overall, everything balanced out, making a high octane and well-acted sci-fi thriller.

This remake did not make the cut. Lack of humor although an attempt was made, special effects could be improved, dialog not as good as it could have been.

The story is not that strong. The Rock is still not a strong actor, he does however pull off one done liners here and there. The real star of the movie is Annasophia Robb.