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The Rundown
(Reviewed September 12, 2003)
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Big, loud, dumb action movie that makes not a lick o' sense, as if anyone who goes to see it will have the critical faculties to care. Translation: If you are the kind of person who would even entertain the
mere notion of paying to see this flick, you probably are the type who will enjoy it. Does that sound elitist? Well no shit, Sherlock!
Pro wrestler The Rock is once again surprisingly able and likeable (as he was in his first starring role, "The Scorpion King"). This time, he is the hired -- "indentured" is more like it -- muscle for
a short-tempered badass, who sends him to Amazon country to bring back his son (Seann William Scott). Turns out the son is looking for a valuable ancient artifact there, one that also is sought by the
sadistic and ruthless owner of the town's gold-mining operation (Christopher Walken, once again playing Christopher Walken), and by the leader of an armed rebel group. Much punching, kicking,
shooting, and general mayhem ensue, along with many lame wisecracks. Really, it's all basically rather stupid.
And now, back to my Proust.
Back Row Grade: D
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