SYNOPSIS: For years, stories have circulated about a secret place in the middle of the Nevada desert, known for unexplained phenomena and strange sightings. It is called Witch Mountain , and when a Las Vegas cab driver (DWAYNE JOHNSON) finds two teens with supernatural powers in his cab, he suddenly finds himself in the middle of an adventure he can’t explain. When they discover that the only chance to save the world lies in unraveling the secrets of Witch Mountain , the race begins, as the government, mobsters and even extraterrestrials try to stop them. RACE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN is a fun and thrilling adventure featuring incredible special effects.

REVIEW: I always have supported the remake or  re-imaging of an old film. Even more knowing that it was a good film. It is always exciting to see how a classic film will look in contemporary times. That is why I was excited to watch "Race to Witch Mountain", a re-imaging of the 1975's film "Escape to Witch Mountain" which was based in the science fiction novel written by Alexander Key. "Race to Witch Mountain"  reunites director Andy Fickman and Dwayne Johnson, who previous worked in Disney's film "The Game Plan".

Going into this film the only thing that I was able to recall about the original film's plot was that two aliens kids needed to get to the Witch Mountain, and that they were being followed by someone really bad. That's it! No more! How they got there , who helped them get there, no idea. Neither was I interested in knowing, so I didn't google it. I wanted Andy Fickman to tell me that part. After watching the film, I just have to say that he surpassed my expectations for "Race to Witch Mountain. A movie that I found to be highly entertaining, making it a thrilled ride for the entire family. Even the dog will have fun with this one.

So what I like about the movie? First that the screenplay was well developed. What do you mean by well developed? Well, I found most of  situations, involving the main cast well explained, there were not to many under the sleeve A's to get the main characters out of trouble. At least I did not felt that my intelligence was being offended. Of course there were a couple of situations that were hard to explain, however those were follow either by a good action  or special effect scene, so they got and easy pass.

I also like the special effects, They were not at the level of a Summer blockbuster, but there couple of scenes that were at that level. I think most people have seen one in the trailer, it is when one of the siblings stop a car with his power (good stuff). This one looks even better in the theater.

The cast selection was a good one by Andy Fickman. Ciarán Hinds plays a believable Federal agent totally focus in accomplishing his mission at any cost. And of course Dwayne Johnson who continues to connect with audience like any other. His charisma and his big smile that sticks in peoples mind, making him hard to dislike.

Overall the film has the main ingredients that makes for a highly entertain family adventure experience. If the Chihuahuas were able to make noise for Disney last year, there is not reason to believe that "Race To Witch Mountain" can't do the same and why not even more.  

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