The Game Plan

The Rock plays a quarterback whose life is altered by the daughter he didn't know he had.

"...Directed by: Andy Fickman. Starring: Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson, Madison Pettis, Kyra Sedgwick, Roselyn Sanchez,..."

Sept. 28, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Day Trips & Beyond: Daytripping in the Age of a Pandemic

Statewide updates since Gov. Abbott's "Open Texas" order

"...starring Kevin Costner and Ashton Kutcher Snitch (2013), starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Straw Dogs (2011), starring James Marsden..."

May 5, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Tale of the Lion Tamer

Former WWE wrestler Chris Jericho's autobiography, released today, talks about the art that makes choreographed entertainment out of a sport.

"...this coming week, there's another dark note. Along with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, a lot of people thought that..."

Oct. 25, 2007 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island

Michael Caine zips around on a giant bumblebee and Dwayne Johnson is a pectoral spectacle in this family-friendly, fantasy-island adventure tale.

"...Directed by: Brad Peyton. Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Michael Caine, Josh Hutcherson, Vanessa Hudgens, Luiz Guzmán..."

Feb. 10, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The End of the World as He Knows It

Richard Kelly does decadence plus dystopia in Southland Tales

"...a movie where there's an action hero (played by Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson) and a porn star (Sarah Michelle..."

Nov. 16, 2007 Screens Feature by Spencer Parsons

The Butt-Numb-a-Thon 14 Lineup

Harry Knowles' annual film fest sneaks 'The Hobbit,' 'Mama'

"...for G.I. Joe: Retaliation with a video intro by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and a video clip of Eleanor..."

Dec. 10, 2012 Screens Post by Louis Black

The Luv Doc: Sleepless in Springdale

The problem with neighbors is that some of them are unneighborly

"...rather a healthy-looking college kid. I mean, he's not Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, but he certainly seems stout enough..."

March 12, 2021 Column by The Luv Doc

The Fate of the Furious

The car thieves are back to save the world

"...Directed by: F. Gary Gray. Starring: Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Charlize Theron, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson,..."

April 14, 2017 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Scorpion King

"...It's entirely appropriate that professional wrestler the Rock (né Dwayne Johnson) should have staked his claim to The Mummy..."

April 19, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Jumanji: The Next Level

Back in the game for a fun if flimsier sequel

"...Directed by: Jake Kasdan. Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, Jack Black, Danny DeVito,..."

Dec. 13, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

High adventure and fun times in an unexpectedly entertaining sequel

"...Jake Kasdan. Starring: Jack Black, Karen Gillan, Kevin Hart, Dwayne Johnson, Nick Jonas, Bobby Cannavale, Ser'Darius Blain, Madison Iseman,..."

Dec. 22, 2017 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Faster Than Sound: The Spiritual Side of Quentin Arispe

Plans for Pride Month, Resound concert promotions, and IRL record store day

"...movie stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (Watchmen), a producer alongside Dwayne Johnson and Beau Flynn...."

June 11, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Hercules

Director Brett Ratner puts Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson through his paces as the Greek demigod.

"...Directed by: Brett Ratner. Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Rufus Sewell, John Hurt, Ian McShane, Peter Mullan,..."

Aug. 1, 2014 Movie Review by William Goss

Race to Witch Mountain

In this updated remake of the beloved Disney series of family movies, two siblings with supernatural powers seek refuge with a cabbie and a UFO specialist.

"...Directed by: Andy Fickman. Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Carla Gugino, AnnaSophia Robb, Alexander Ludwig, Ciarán Hinds..."

March 20, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

DVD Watch: Snitch

Director Ric Roman Waugh makes the Rock into an everyman

"...There is no bigger film star this year than Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, and Ric Roman Waugh, director of..."

June 11, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Incarnate

Demon possession thriller

"...Director Peyton takes a breather from Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and B-grade action/disaster movies (San Andreas,..."

Dec. 9, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Gridiron Gang

The Rock's moral football tale is a pleasant surprise: a swift, sure-footed, and gritty melodrama that plays to the strengths of its formula and elicits empathy for its kids.

"...Directed by: Phil Joanou. Starring: Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson, Xzibit, L. Scott Caldwell, Leon Rippy,..."

Sept. 15, 2006 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Southland Tales

Six years after Donnie Darko, filmmaker Richard Kelly returns with this incomprehensible, self-indulgent mess of post-apocalyptic anxiety, political paranoia, and pop-culture references.

"...Directed by: Richard Kelly. Starring: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Seann William Scott, Sarah Michelle Gellar,..."

Nov. 16, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Chris Jericho: From Y2J to 'Sin and Bones'

WWE superstar on touring and the next big things in wrestling and metal

"...ever undisputed WWE champion, he is up there with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, being able to move sideways within..."

Aug. 14, 2012 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

Doom

Doom is not so much a film as a marketing tie-in, albeit one with some exceptional production values.

"...Directed by: Andrejz Bartkowiak. Starring: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Karl Urban, Rosamund Pike, Deobia Oparei,..."

Oct. 21, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

In Praise of Michael Bay

Alamo Drafthouse brings 'Pain & Gain' to Baymaggedon on Sunday

"...I admit, I've taken the odd pot shot at..."

April 19, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest: 'Mandrill'

Assassination adventure proves exploitation cinema is still cool in Chile

"...martial artists that still astound and innovate. Built like Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson (he served as the ex-wrestler's body..."

Sept. 29, 2009 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Shot Caller's Vivid Look at Crime and Punishment

Local director Ric Roman Waugh offers a brutal look at the penal system

"...with Felon, and continued in 2013 with Snitch, starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Across all three films, Waugh said,..."

Aug. 18, 2017 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

DVDanger: 12 Rounds 3: Lockdown

Can the WWE make an action star out of Dean Ambrose?

"...studio executives: He ignited a legitimate crossover star in Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson with the Walking Tall remake, and..."

Dec. 30, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Considers Film Incentives

Localized subsidies proposed to fight off in-state competition

"...Waugh was forced to relocate the Austin-shot Snitch, starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, to Louisiana for shooting because of..."

April 22, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Get Smart

A giggly summer movie, Get Smart is a well-cast chip off the old block, although the toothless action sequences detract from the comedy.

"...Directed by: Peter Segal. Starring: Steve Carell, Anne Hathaway, Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson, Alan Arkin, Terence Stamp, James Caan,..."

June 20, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Fast Five

Those renegade street racers reassemble for the fifth installment in the franchise, this time in scenic Rio de Janeiro.

"...Justin Lin. Starring: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Jordana Brewster, Dwayne Johnson, Tyrese Gibson, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Matt Schulze, Joaquim..."

May 6, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Red Notice

The Rock, Ryan Reynolds, and Gal Gadot go comedy-action globe-trotting

"...Directed by: Rawson Marshall Thurber. Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Gal Gadot, Ryan Reynolds, Ritu Arya and Chris..."

Nov. 5, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Rampage

The Rock! The ape! The lizard! The ... flying wolf?

"...Directed by: Brad Peyton. Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Naomie Harris, Jason Liles, Malin Akerman, Jeffrey Dean..."

April 13, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Central Intelligence

Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart make for passable action buddies

"...Directed by: Rawson Marshall Thurber. Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Amy Ryan, Danielle Nicolet, Aaron Paul,..."

June 17, 2016 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

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