Based on the novel and a film series from the ‘70s and ‘80s, this is a sci-fi thriller for the...
Based on the novel and a film series from the ‘70s and ‘80s, this is a sci-fi thriller for the family. Disney has re-imagined the story with big-budget effects and some heavy-lifting from Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson.
He plays a Las Vegas taxi driver who picks up a young pair of extra-terrestrial siblings on the run from an evil organisation. The brother/sister duo have otherworldly powers, like the ability to teleport and talk to animals (very handy). They enlist their cabbie to get them to Witch Mountain before their foes discover its secrets.
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42 %156 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
44 %348,281 reviewsAudience score rating
15+Age suitabilityChildren & Media rating
"Johnson continues to flex his muscles as a charismatic screen presence, and here once again demonstrates his ego-free willingness to make himself the butt of jokes even as he does his derring-do."
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Variety
Variety"Hits the spot for its target audience plus parents, for whom the charismatic presence of Dwayne (The Rock) Johnson counts for plenty. It may be predictable, but the story is nicely put together with touches of humour, action pieces and special effects to bring it into the 21st century."
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Urban Cinefile
Urban Cinefile"Modest and diverting, rough and bland, with some good (if not quite Bette Davis caliber) actors and so-so special effects."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"What Johnson does here is provide a credible tough guy action hero in a non-threatening mode. He rules over chases, fights, explosions and an Ooze Monster, yet never seems nasty, so the kids can feel safe around him."
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Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert"Heaps of action to keep even the most restless kid firmly planted in their seat."
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New Zealand Herald
New Zealand Herald"A fast and furious wild ride of a movie in which the good guys are good, the bad guys are good and the car chases are pretty spectacular."
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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles TimesRace To Witch Mountain | Details
- Runtime
- 94
- Genre
- Adventure, Comedy, Kids & Family, Science Fiction
- Country of origin
- USA
