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Loosely based on Alexander Key's novel Escape to Witch Mountain, Race to Witch Mountain is not so much a remake of the 1975 film Escape to Witch Mountain as an entirely new film based on some key plot points from the former film. When two innocent-looking teens appear in Jack Bruno's (Dwayne Johnson) cab and tell him "we must travel in that direction", Jack thinks it's a bit strange but shrugs it off and starts driving. Soon they're being followed and chased off the road, but is it Jack's past catching up with him or something much larger? Sara (AnnaSophia Robb) and Seth (Alexander Ludwig) reluctantly confess that they are aliens from another planet, but Jack refuses to accept their statement until Sara starts moving things with her mind and Seth slips through the body of the car and deflects the SUV that's pursuing them. Sara and Seth tell Jack that they must recover their crashed spaceship in order to save earth from being taken over by aliens, so Jack takes them to see Dr. Alex Friedman (Carla Gugino); a scientist who he met by chance and who believes in the possible existence of extra-terrestrials. While the four are initially wary of one another, Dr. Friedman provides some valuable contacts and they begin trusting one another out of sheer necessity. Soon they're battling secret government agencies, heavily armed personnel, and even a cybernetic Siphon (which looks a lot like a Cylon from Battlestar Galactica) in a desperate attempt to gain access to the heavily fortified Witch Mountain and the crashed spacecraft. Action-packed car chases dominate the film (a bit excessively, in this reviewer's opinion), but the acting and chemistry between actors is good as is the suspense and intrigue. Rated PG due to sequences of action and violence, frightening and dangerous situations, and some thematic elements. (Ages 9 and older) --Tami Horiuchi
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Disney restarts their beloved Witch Mountain franchise with this family-friendly adventure. Dwayne Johnson (THE GAME PLAN) stars as a taxi driver who gets more than get bargained for when he picks up two teen runaways (AnnaSophia Robb and Alexander Ludwig). Not only does the pair possess supernatural powers, but they're also trying desperately to escape people who have made them their targets.
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If your a big fan of the original movies then you will enjoy this Remake a whole lot more, it has all the elements of the original films there and throws in some new twists, its a fun family film really more for kids but if you still love the originals like i said then it brings back a spark, there are some cool effects and funny moments, the rock is actually not bad in this movie, the two kids are good, and you even get a cameo from kim richards, the girl who played Tia in the first two originals, she's the waitress in the diner.
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good quality dvd, interesting for both adults and children, my daughter enjoyed it every bit as much as I did, and a quick delivery.
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With my two boys being fans of Dwayne The Rock Johnson there was no way I was allowed to dodge a trip to the cinema when this hit our screens. After some of the dire Hulk Hogan film vehicles I had anything but high expectations of this.
However I was pleasantly surprised. I still have some vague memories of the original and this is a pleasant update. The boy from the said original makes a cameo as a small town sheriff. The cast are all pretty good in fairly black and white roles. The child actors are especially good as are most of the many the CGI effects. As for the grappling Mr Johnson he's not that bad and comes across as a believable hero without the need for the wearing of vests and throwing the villains about ala WWF style. I have been known to drop of watching these sort of films but I remained awake throughout. Whilst perhaps not the best way to recommend a film I would say this is inoffensive,undemanding entertainment. Therefore a safe bet to buy for the youngsters. By no means an ET but no Howard The Duck either.
However I was pleasantly surprised. I still have some vague memories of the original and this is a pleasant update. The boy from the said original makes a cameo as a small town sheriff. The cast are all pretty good in fairly black and white roles. The child actors are especially good as are most of the many the CGI effects. As for the grappling Mr Johnson he's not that bad and comes across as a believable hero without the need for the wearing of vests and throwing the villains about ala WWF style. I have been known to drop of watching these sort of films but I remained awake throughout. Whilst perhaps not the best way to recommend a film I would say this is inoffensive,undemanding entertainment. Therefore a safe bet to buy for the youngsters. By no means an ET but no Howard The Duck either.
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Ruddy awful
Endless chases and smash ups. Pointless violence, illogical plotting and 2 dimensional acting nailed to a dire script full of groan moments. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Def Jef
A Cracker
Great action/comedy with another star performance from Dwayne Johnson. His chemistry with the children and comic timing make this a treat for all the family.
Published 7 months ago by Jim Kames
a good family film
this was a good family folm to watch on a horrible rainy day! Good story line, kept kids amused and mummy + daddy too! Good value for money, would recommend.
Published 8 months ago by Mum of 3 angels
A good fun filled-family movie - 3.5 rating
Race to Witch Mountain is a good fun filled-family movie which features the Rock (his old wrestling name), Bruno who takes two aliens (who have morphed into children) to a lonely... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Prolific Reader
Brilliant film
Such a big kid that i am i absolutely loved it. would highly recommend to those who are thinking about it. perfect for all ages
Published 23 months ago by debbie
no sub-titles
As I am not a "native speaker" sub-titles are welcome. The plot and the play of this DVD are satisfactory
Published on 1 May 2010 by S. Reidsma
Was better than I expected!!!
I was first of all surprised by the acting ability of Dwane, the Rock, johnston. Despite the critics which so often seem to say the contrary, while I do not think I have seen any... Read more
Published on 15 Mar 2010 by Ms. C. A. Anderson
race to the top $$$$$$$ CHA-CHING
I REALLY ENJOYED THIS.RACE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN IS ADVENTEROUS EXITEING AND FUN! 5/5! $
Published on 6 Mar 2010 by J. mullally
"Rock"ing Witch Mountain
I have to say I am a Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson fan. I followed his meteoric rise in the (then) WWF (and any fans of that time should check out The Rock triple DVD which shows some... Read more
Published on 6 Jan 2010 by P. Smith
Almost Same Old Same Old
I liked the concept of this film when it came out originally (when I saw the original at least). Then of course, special effects being what they were, meant it wasn't as good as it... Read more
Published on 5 Jan 2010 by R. Higgins
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