Such a frustrating disappointment

Good story, Not enough for a whole film

There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.

The Rock, or 'Dwayne Johnson' as he's now known, is a down on his luck cabbie in Las Vegas, that is until he accidentally picks up two young alien children who happen to be looking for a ride home. Unfortunately, his taxi doesn't go into space, but he vows to help them get back to their ship. Naturally, those shady Government agents have other plans and set out to thwart them.If you could imagine The X-films, but on at 3pm on a Sunday afternoon, then you're sort of in the right area, only 'Race to Witch Mountain' has more chases than Scully and Mulder normally have to get through. In fact, the first half of the film is pretty much one long chase. Therefore, when the film takes its foot off the pedal (so to speak) mid way through, the paces feels like it's slowed dramatically, which is a downside, but simply because the beginning has been so fast.But, don't worry, there are more chases and action to come - With Mountain isn't an easy place to just walk into, so Dwayne's punching and kicking skills will be tested to the limit as he has to fend off not only the U.S. Government, but also an alien bounty hunter.This is family fun. There's nothing new here, but it's one of those rare action films that the whole family can sit down and enjoy.http://thewrongtreemoviereviews.blogspot.co.uk/

I saw Race to Witch Mountain recently when I saw it show up on TV. I read a brief synopsis for it, and saw the cast, and I decided to give it a shot as it sounded like a good movie. Like most of the other Disney live-action movies, I found Race to Witch Mountain to be rather entertaining and fun. Not having seen the original 1975 film, I went into the movie with an open mind. When I was done watching it, my first thought that this movie established a new re-imagining of Witch Mountain and I felt that this movie should have a sequel. However, it is more than four years later and a sequel does not appear to be coming, which is a huge disappointment. I really was looking forward to watching more movies surrounding the principal cast and I could easily picture where Disney could have taken the franchise. The soundtrack was pretty good, the cast really seemed to be trying to play their roles well, and while the story is nothing ground-breaking, it was still entertaining enough to fill its 98 minute running time. I appreciate the combined efforts of the cast into making this production an enjoyable experience. Overall, I recommend the film for anyone looking to have fun for 98 minutes.

I have nothing against remakes, and I had wanted to see Race to Witch Mountain for some time now. I think it is a decent movie, I do remember the original movie with fondness and feel it is a superior movie, however compared to other remakes I've seen like Psycho, Stepford Wives and Wicker Man Race to Witch Mountain is not a bad movie. It looks great visually, whether it is in the effects, the scenery, the cinematography or lighting. The soundtrack has some pleasing and memorable themes, direction is solid and the script while not award-worthy is good. The cast are fine, Dwayne Johnson carries the movie and he has so much charisma that it is a joy to watch him. AnnaSophia Robb once again proves herself a promising actress, and Ciaron Hinds is a fun villain. Only Carla Gugino disappoints, she's beautiful but her performance and character are dull and she and Johnson have no chemistry. The characters are on the stereotypical side particularly those of Gugino and Hinds, the pace is rather jerky in places and the story while having an appreciative nostalgia as well as a darkness the original didn't have I feel has a number of predictable spots. All in all, a decent if unexceptional family film. 6/10 Bethany Cox

Race to Witch Mountain is a great remake, so much better than most people give it credit for. Most people underestimate the skills of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson because he is a former wrestler star and people think they can't act. I'll be the one to say he did a great job here.This is about a taxi driver who ends up with two aliens in his taxi disguised as kids and they want him to drive them back to their spaceship so they can leave.The special effects are very good especially for a kids-friendly Disney film. The music by Travor Rabin is surprisingly good. Overall, I think this is a great story for the whole family. Certainly better than the original. I rate this film 9/10.