The Rundown [HD DVD] | ![The Rundown [HD DVD]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51NZT616N2L._SL500_.jpg) | Director: Peter Berg
Actors: Jr. Ernie Reyes, Christopher Walken, Stephen Bishop, Mary Joy, Paul Power
Studio: Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Category: DVD
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Rating:  169 reviews
Sales Rank: 12134
Format: Anamorphic, Color, Dolby, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language), French (Original Language), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: HD DVD
Region: 0
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 104 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: HD30023
UPC: 025193002327
EAN: 0025193002327
ASIN: B000FGG602
Theatrical Release Date: September 26, 2003
Release Date: May 16, 2006
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Professional wrestling star the Rock, who was such a lump of flesh in The Scorpion King, proves surprisingly light on his feet in The Rundown, demonstrating charm and humor as well as the requisite toughness. Beck (the Rock), a repo-man for deadbeats, is sent to South America to find a treasure hunter (Seann William Scott) who's seeking a priceless golden idol--which the local head honcho (Christopher Walken) would like to get his hands on as well. Add in the lovely but dangerous barmaid with a secret (Rosario Dawson), and Beck has some obstacles to overcome. The plot of The Rundown isn't anything special, but the script is enjoyably clever and reasonably coherent; the capable cast keeps things lively; and the movie's relaxed but sinewy pace sets it apart from the frantic floundering of recent action flicks--kudos to director Peter Berg (Very Bad Things). A surprisingly fun flick. --Bret Fetzer
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You won't feel Rundown after this flick! Blu-ray review! January 23, 2010
A. Scultore (NY)
Beck is a bounty hunter, and the best at it...and he can cook, too! In order to get out of the game and open his dream little restaurant, he needs just one more job. He's asked to hunt down and return his boss's son, Travis. What ensues is a action-comedy romp filled with jungle dangers, humping monkeys, local rebels, lost treasure, and a bad-ass Christopher Walken. The movie is totally enjoyable and worth a watch!
NOW FOR MY BLU-RAY THOUGHTS: This disc is a winner! Gorgeous colors that jump out at you and amazing sound! All the special features are carried over. FINAL VERDICT: UPGRADE WORTHY!
 The Rundown January 1, 2010
Arnita D. Brown (USA)
In order to get out of hock with mobster Billy Walker, restaraunteur-turned-"retrieval expert" Beck has to go down to Brazil and retrieve Billy's ne'er-do-well archaeologist-wannabe son Travis, who is searching for an ancient gold idol called the Gato del Diablo. This idol is prized by not only the local population as the path to their salvation, but by Cornelius Hatcher, slavedriving operator of the Helldorado mining town who oppresses said population in the name of profits, and Hatcher just won't let Beck leave with Travis. Gotta tell ya, folks, The Rundown is a whole lot of fun. This movie is funny from start to end. If you love action and comedy then you will love this movie. Take my advice and see this movie you will have a great time.
funny, action, loved the special effects November 6, 2009
Annica L. Ribble (Ventura, CA)
This movie was funny, first of all. It had an excellent combination of actors. The special effects were great. Well choreographed fight scenes. It is a fun, easy to watch (not emotional) movie. I loved it.
VERY ENTERTAINING MOVIE June 28, 2009
fmwaalex (Austin, TX USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
THE RUNDOWN
I have always been a fan of the Rock or should I say Dwayne Johnson especially in villain roles [film and wrestling], but what ever I have always been a fan. This movie in particular was really the first time Dwayne shined, I know the "Scorpion King" and all that was out first but that really was in his wrestling/action realm. This was the first time he was put a little out of his norm [although there is a lot of action and fights] with addition of comedy. He was always good a making people laugh and it was a natural fit and I must say that he pulled it off nicely.
Beck [The Rock] is working for a rich guy retrieving late payments form various people and he is really good at his job. After crashing a party and knocking out some pro football players he thinks his time working for this man is done, but he has one more job left. He can't refuse to do it because he needs the cash to open up his own restaurant. So off he goes to the Amazon to hunt one Travis [Seann William Scott] and bring him back home to papa, Travis has other plans as he is close to finding a priceless artifact. Unfortunately for both of them Mariana [Rosario Dawson] the leader of a rebel group and Hatcher [Christopher Walken] the leader of the oppressors of the natives both want to stop them. So the fun begins as they must fight both groups, each other, the jungle, and some monkeys in a quest to get home.
Naturally this is a funny movie and very enjoyable particularly the cast, every one is excellent in this movie. The Rock is very charismatic and has a great presence on the screen, he gives a great performance here. Seann William Scott is excellent here which is nice because he can be really annoying in certain roles, can you guess what those are? Rosario Dawson is fine and also gives a great performance and once again is very much, fine. Christopher Walken as always is a legend and commands respect every time he is on screen, always great to see him. Ewen Bremner is a scene stealer in this one with his whip wielding ways, oh those silly oppressors.
The script by R.J. Stewart and James Vanderbilt is great and full of some great and funny moments but it is the action that marks my favorite parts of the film. There is one scene in particular that has a lot to do with Capoeira or Capawara depending, although Travis calls it some kind of Jiu-Jitsu or something. Director Peter Berg did a nice job with this film adding in that art form in particular. Add in some excellent shoot outs, fights and some excellent scenes involving monkeys and you get a very entertaining movie.
This is not the best movie ever and may not even be the best WWE produced film either but it is close in the latter. I would recommend a purchase on this one but you could go with a rental if you prefer. This is a very entertaining movie and is perfect for a Saturday at any time, love those lazy days.
Rundown June 17, 2009
George Barthelenghi (Rutherford, New Jersey United States)
An "On Your Seat" with plenty of humor as well as action and a trust issue for both of them,excellently made and produced,arrived in timely fashion , as described ,and plentl of action.
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