Dwayne Johnson, a.k.a. the former wrestler known as The Rock, plays a cab driver who helps a pair of superpowered teen aliens (Anna Sophia Robb and Alexander Ludwig) escape their relentless government agent and alien assassin pursuers. “Race to Witch Mountain” is simple and intended for a younger audience, a film loosely based on the book “Escape to Witch Mountain.” It may remind one a little of “Roswell” because of the “super-aliens look like some of us” concept, but it’s wholesome and kid-friendly. Johnson requisitely gets into action sequences as tough cabbie Jack Bruno (who makes older viewers wonder immediately: is he an ex-soldier, ex-bouncer, or ex-assassin?). He’s actually an ex-con who suddenly--and typically--becomes important in the grand scheme of things. His eye-opening mission is shared with a fellow astonished human, Alex (Carla Gugino), whose smarts prove useful at just the right (but unsurprising) moments. There isn’t anything new or mind-blowing here, no. Still, it’s a cute and pleasantly diverting adventure that kids will dig.
It’s currently in Metro Manila cinemas.
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