Race to Witch Mountain (2009)
Overview
A taxi driver gets more than he bargained for when he picks up two teen runaways. Not only does the pair possess supernatural powers, but they're also trying desperately to escape people who have made them their targets.
Cast
Dwayne Johnson
Jack Bruno
AnnaSophia Robb
Sara
Alexander Ludwig
Seth
Carla Gugino
Dr. Alex Friedman
Ciarán Hinds
Burke
Tom Everett Scott
Matheson
Christopher Rodriguez Marquette
Pope
Billy Brown
Carson
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Race to Witch Mountain starts off with an interesting setup, but the plot doesn’t go much further than a straightforward chase. It feels like a movie made for a younger audience, with a lot of running, action, and not much depth. The directing is decent, keeping the pace fast, but it doesn’t leave much room for character development. The cinematography is serviceable, nothing too creative, though some action scenes are well-framed. The alien soldier design tries to be intimidating, but it comes off as inconsistent, one moment he’s unstoppable, the next he’s getting tossed around.
Dwayne Johnson does what he always does, playing the tough guy with either a serious or comedic expression and not much in between. AnnaSophia Robb stands out as the only character with real presence, but it’s a shame she didn’t get bigger roles after this. The script is predictable, filled with generic dialogue that doesn’t add much personality to the characters. The score does its job, keeping up the energy, but nothing stands out as memorable. The dog, surprisingly, ends up being one of the best parts of the movie. Overall, it’s watchable if you go in expecting a simple, fast-paced adventure, but it’s not something that sticks with you.
