The Rundown
The Rundown

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The Rundown

2003
Movie
104 min
English

When Travis, the mouthy son of a criminal, disappears in the Amazon in search of a treasured artifact, his father sends in Beck, who becomes Travis's rival for the affections of Mariana, a mysterious Brazilian woman. With his steely disposition, Beck is a man of few words -- but it takes him all the discipline he can muster to work with Travis to nab a tyrant who's after the same treasure.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes69%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users75%
Director: Peter BergGenres: Action, Adventure, Comedy

Plot Summary

Beck, a debt-collecting "retrieval expert," is sent to the Amazon jungle to bring back Travis, the rebellious son of his mob boss. Upon arriving, Beck discovers Travis is a treasure hunter who believes he's found a legendary artifact. The two unlikely partners must navigate treacherous terrain, hostile locals, and a ruthless dictator to survive and complete their mission.

Critical Reception

The Rundown was met with generally positive reviews, with critics praising its energetic action sequences, charismatic performances from its leads, and humorous buddy-cop dynamic. While some found the plot to be formulaic, the film was largely considered a fun and entertaining action-comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its high-octane action and comedic chemistry between Johnson and Scott.

  • Appreciated for its vibrant Amazonian setting and engaging adventure plot.

  • Some critics noted a predictable storyline but were won over by the entertainment value.

Google audience: Audiences enjoyed the movie's action-packed sequences and the humorous banter between the main characters. Many found it to be a fun and satisfying popcorn flick with strong performances.

Fun Fact

During the filming of a scene where Dwayne Johnson's character, Beck, is supposed to be in extreme pain, he was actually experiencing a real-life hernia injury, which he pushed through to complete the scene.

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NickCoIn

NickCoIn

Combination action, adventure, broad comedy, and buddy movie has The Rock well-cast as a "retrieval expert" fed up with his occupation and looking for a way out. He agrees to one last job in which he travels to a remote village in South Ame...

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