Film Comment: "The Rundown"

[dlgood]

Spending tomorrow working at home. The parents will be out of town during the week, so I have to swing by 'the ranch' to look after Casey. (the aging, yet still cute, miniature Schnauzer)

So, I got to see a free sneak preview of "The Rundown", starring "The Rock", Seann William Scott, Rosario Dawson and Christopher Walken. This is a deeply stupid action comedy.

Nevertheless, it's also highly amusing - because it doesn't take itself seriously. "The Rock" is probably never going to be the Great American Actor. But, I think he's got a career ahead of him in action/comedy, and maybe he could be a supporting actor in a drama. I'm not a Wrestling fan, but he's got some charisma, he's articulate, somewhat witty, and he's got a persona he can play. As long as he doesn't go out and make a "Stone Cold" he might be okay.

So, in any case, if you want to see the movie, don't think too hard about it. The plot, while extant, is largely irrelevant. Just enjoy Christopher Walken talk about the Tooth Fairy. Or the shirtless guys, if you're into that. Or, if you're like me, a soaking wet Rosario Dawson...

So. I wouldn't drop $9 bucks on it, but for a matinee or discount second run, sure.

Comments

[markeyisapunk.livejournal.com]

"The Rock" is probably never going to be the Great American Actor. But, I think he's got a career ahead of him in action/comedy, and maybe he could be a supporting actor in a drama.

you say that now, but look at arnold schwarzenegger.

[dlgood.livejournal.com]

I think Rock's several legs up on Arnold in terms of ability - unfortunately for him, I don't think we'll see another generation of action stars like Schwartzenegger or Stallone. I just don't think that's the genre big stars are coming from these days.

But, I could see the guy being successful, presuming he doesn't pick a bunch of stinkers, and is willing to take the occaisional supporting turn.

Casey?

[(Anonymous)]

Schnauzers are everywhere, just everywhere. (Says SJS, who lives with three and had to put the fourth to sleep in June.)