The Rundown - 09/26

Wolf · 09-24-2003, 09:13 PM

The Rundown (2003)
Synopsis: In the always rough, have-to-be tough urban jungle of Los
Angeles, there are men like Beck...well, not exactly like Beck--a man who
uses whatever means are necessary to retrieve whatever he is paid to bring
back. A marker, a late payment or a Super Bowl ring from a quarterback
with gambling debts--Beck doesn't differentiate and simply relies on his
wits, his "let's get this over with" attitude and his devastating physical
prowess to get the job done. For him, it's a simple, multiple-choice
world: (A) Beck's way, (B) Beck's way with force, or (C)... there is no
"C." Beck doesn't go looking for trouble, and he doesn't like making
trouble for anyone, either. Unfortunately, trouble is what he's hired to
clean up, and there's one final mess he's got to get out of before he can
leave it all behind. At the center of his current trouble is a wise-ass
named Travis, a fast-talking double dealer whose dad has commissioned Beck
to retrieve from a lingering adventure in Brazil. Travis proves to be more
of a handful than Beck expected, not only because of his mouth and his
heels-dug-in reluctance to leave, but because of a couple of other
complications he brings with him: Mariana, a no-nonsense local who holds
the answers to some of the jungle's hidden mysteries, and Hatcher, an
unhinged despot who has turned the jungle and its inhabitants into his own
fortune-making, gold-mining empire. The rundown: Beck is after a guy...
who's after a fortune... and now everybody's after them. So he's going to
have to unleash everything he's got to keep on top of his smack-talking
quarry, the girl with the secret, the crazy tyrant, the horny monkeys, the
hallucinogenic fruit, the backs-to-the-wall rebels, the perilous terrain,
the hidden traps and every other obstacle that this jungle throws at him.

Statistics
Genre(s):Action, Adventure Rating: MPAA PG-13: for adventure violence and some crude dialogue. Runtime: 90 mins. Distributor Theatrical Release: 9/26/2003

Cast & Role
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson - Beck Seann
William Scott - Jimmy Travis
Rosario Dawson - Mariana
Christopher Walken - Hatcher
Ewen Bremner - Declan
Jonathan Gries - Harvey
William Lucking - Walker
Ernie Reyes, Jr - Manito

Crew
Peter Berg - Director
Karen Glasser - Producer

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mrpayroll · 09-25-2003, 08:18 PM

I am so there this weekend! I have been seeing the trailers in the theaters for months now and the movie is finally opening. I predict a $25+ million opening this weekend. There seems to be a lot of adventure, thrills, laughs and Christopher Walken!

Chris

***John*** · 09-26-2003, 03:40 PM

So, when did Seann William Scott drop the "Seann"?

***John*** · 09-26-2003, 03:40 PM

Oops, never mind. It's a "return" in the wrong place, is all.

LaZy · 09-26-2003, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John

Oops, never mind. It's a "return" in the wrong place, is all.

LOL I missed it too when I read the cast list yesterday... "The Rock as Beck Seann?"

I really hope The Rock does well in Hollywood because he's such a great, down-to-earth person.

As soon as someone sees The Rundown, please post your feelings about the movie!

mrpayroll · 09-26-2003, 06:12 PM

I will!

Chris

Silverstar · 09-27-2003, 03:12 PM

This movie received

I read many reviews, most of them agree that what makes the movie enjoyable is the fact that it doesn't take itself seriously!
Can you smell what The Rock is cooking?

*Yes, I watched too much wrestling *

mrpayroll · 09-29-2003, 01:05 AM

Well I was kind of disappointed with this movie. Mind you, the stunts were among the most spectacular that I have ever seen. I cannot believe that some of the stuntmen didn't get injured doing those stunts. The action was pretty good and there were some real funny parts in the movie. The Rock is a pretty good actor and the logical choice to replace Arnold.

But the movie was uneven. Moments of real excitement and then it slowed to a crawl. The ending shootout was a little over the top and really didn't excite me. I'm giving it a B-, not as good as I thought it would be. Maybe with a different director, the movie would have been more appealing to me.

Chris

LaZy · 09-29-2003, 12:43 PM

Thanks for your thoughts, Chris.
A lot of reviews are giving The Rundown anything from A - C. Sounds like a decent movie, I'll probably go see it just to see how well The Rock can act.

mrpayroll · 09-29-2003, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LaZy

Thanks for your thoughts, Chris.
A lot of reviews are giving The Rundown anything from A - C. Sounds like a decent movie, I'll probably go see it just to see how well The Rock can act.

The Rock was one of the bright spots of this movie. He's got it down perfectly with his eyes. When Seann William Scott's character told him to look mean at the rebel leader, he changed his facial expression perfectly. I was scared of him!

Chris

09-24-2003, 09:13 PM	#1
Wolf Combat Missions Fan Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Texas, of course! Posts: 7,916	The Rundown - 09/26 The Rundown (2003) Synopsis: In the always rough, have-to-be tough urban jungle of Los Angeles, there are men like Beck...well, not exactly like Beck--a man who uses whatever means are necessary to retrieve whatever he is paid to bring back. A marker, a late payment or a Super Bowl ring from a quarterback with gambling debts--Beck doesn't differentiate and simply relies on his wits, his "let's get this over with" attitude and his devastating physical prowess to get the job done. For him, it's a simple, multiple-choice world: (A) Beck's way, (B) Beck's way with force, or (C)... there is no "C." Beck doesn't go looking for trouble, and he doesn't like making trouble for anyone, either. Unfortunately, trouble is what he's hired to clean up, and there's one final mess he's got to get out of before he can leave it all behind. At the center of his current trouble is a wise-ass named Travis, a fast-talking double dealer whose dad has commissioned Beck to retrieve from a lingering adventure in Brazil. Travis proves to be more of a handful than Beck expected, not only because of his mouth and his heels-dug-in reluctance to leave, but because of a couple of other complications he brings with him: Mariana, a no-nonsense local who holds the answers to some of the jungle's hidden mysteries, and Hatcher, an unhinged despot who has turned the jungle and its inhabitants into his own fortune-making, gold-mining empire. The rundown: Beck is after a guy... who's after a fortune... and now everybody's after them. So he's going to have to unleash everything he's got to keep on top of his smack-talking quarry, the girl with the secret, the crazy tyrant, the horny monkeys, the hallucinogenic fruit, the backs-to-the-wall rebels, the perilous terrain, the hidden traps and every other obstacle that this jungle throws at him. Statistics Genre(s):Action, Adventure Rating: MPAA PG-13: for adventure violence and some crude dialogue. Runtime: 90 mins. Distributor Theatrical Release: 9/26/2003 Cast & Role Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson - Beck Seann William Scott - Jimmy Travis Rosario Dawson - Mariana Christopher Walken - Hatcher Ewen Bremner - Declan Jonathan Gries - Harvey William Lucking - Walker Ernie Reyes, Jr - Manito Crew Peter Berg - Director Karen Glasser - Producer __________________ Katrina Disaster Relief: How to give or get help in Texas/Southwest region. Donate to The Humane Society of the United States disaster relief and to the ASPCA. Our four-legged friends need our help too.

09-25-2003, 08:18 PM	#2
mrpayroll FORT Fogey Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Los Angeles Age: 47 Posts: 1,454	I am so there this weekend! I have been seeing the trailers in the theaters for months now and the movie is finally opening. I predict a $25+ million opening this weekend. There seems to be a lot of adventure, thrills, laughs and Christopher Walken! Chris __________________ Tell the people of The Fort a little about yourself ... come on you know you want to!

09-26-2003, 06:12 PM	#6
mrpayroll FORT Fogey Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Los Angeles Age: 47 Posts: 1,454	I will! Chris __________________ Tell the people of The Fort a little about yourself ... come on you know you want to!

09-29-2003, 01:05 AM	#8
mrpayroll FORT Fogey Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Los Angeles Age: 47 Posts: 1,454	Well I was kind of disappointed with this movie. Mind you, the stunts were among the most spectacular that I have ever seen. I cannot believe that some of the stuntmen didn't get injured doing those stunts. The action was pretty good and there were some real funny parts in the movie. The Rock is a pretty good actor and the logical choice to replace Arnold. But the movie was uneven. Moments of real excitement and then it slowed to a crawl. The ending shootout was a little over the top and really didn't excite me. I'm giving it a B-, not as good as I thought it would be. Maybe with a different director, the movie would have been more appealing to me. Chris __________________ Tell the people of The Fort a little about yourself ... come on you know you want to!

09-29-2003, 12:43 PM	#9
LaZy Father Time lol Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Toronto, ON Age: 25 Posts: 354	Thanks for your thoughts, Chris. A lot of reviews are giving The Rundown anything from A - C. Sounds like a decent movie, I'll probably go see it just to see how well The Rock can act. __________________ Big Brother 10 - Dan, Memphis

09-26-2003, 03:40 PM	#3
*John* The race is back! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: On the mat Age: 38 Posts: 40,432 Blog Entries: 1	So, when did Seann William Scott drop the "Seann"?

09-27-2003, 03:12 PM	#7
Silverstar FORT Fogey Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,776	This movie received I read many reviews, most of them agree that what makes the movie enjoyable is the fact that it doesn't take itself seriously! Can you smell what The Rock is cooking? Yes, I watched too much wrestling