Race to Witch Mountain 2009 Movie Reviews and Casting information

Theatrical Release: Mar 13, 2009 Wide

Starring: Dwayne Johnson, AnnaSophia Robb, Carla Gugino, Ciaran Hinds, Alexander Ludwig, Tom Everett Scott, Christopher Marquette, Cheech Marin, Garry Marshall

Director: Andy Fickman

Rated: PG for sequences of action and violence, frightening and dangerous situations, and some thematic elements.

Genre: Action/Adventure

Synopsis: Disney restarts their beloved Witch Mountain franchise with this family-friendly adventure. Dwayne Johnson (THE GAME PLAN) stars as a taxi driver who gets more than get bargained for when he picks... Disney restarts their beloved Witch Mountain franchise with this family-friendly adventure. Dwayne Johnson (THE GAME PLAN) stars as a taxi driver who gets more than get bargained for when he picks up two teen runaways (AnnaSophia Robb and Alexander Ludwig). Not only does the pair possess supernatural powers, but they're also trying desperately to escape people who have made them their targets.

History: Race to Witch Mountain is an upcoming re-imagining of the original 1975 film Escape to Witch Mountain, using elements from the originating book of the same name. The film is directed by Andy Fickman and stars Dwayne Johnson, AnnaSophia Robb, Alexander Ludwig, and Carla Gugino. Filming began in Los Angeles in March 2008. Race to Witch Mountain is scheduled to be released on March 13, 2009.

Who is playing what role?...Lets find out:
# Dwayne Johnson as Jack Bruno, a Las Vegas cab driver. The director wrote in a cab driver as a main character because there was a unique relationship between the driver and his passengers. Fickman explained, "When Dwayne's driving and two aliens appear in his cab, he's stuck with them, there is an implied contract that I will get you to your destination, because that's what he does."

# AnnaSophia Robb as Sara, twin sister of Seth, a girl with paranormal powers. Fickman chose Robb based on her performance in Bridge to Terabithia (2007).

# Alexander Ludwig as Seth, twin brother of Sara, a boy with paranormal powers.

# Ciarán Hinds as Burke, the villain. Hinds described his character as a man in black, explaining, "I'm the head of the operation who's contacted directly by a man you never see...It is about protecting the country. He's responsible for it, and he'll do whatever needs to be done. That's how he sees it."

# Carla Gugino as Dr. Alex Friedman, a discredited astrophysicist. Fired from her university, she is relegated to giving a lecture at a UFO conference about hard science. Fickman cast Gugino into the role since he was a fan of the short-lived television series Threshold, in which the actress starred.

# Tom Everett Scott as Matheson.

# Garry Marshall as Dr. Donald Harlan, a government fringe scientist and UFO conspiracy theorist.

# Cheech Marin as Eddie.

# Chris Marquette as Pope.

# Kim Richards as Tina, a roadhouse waitress. Richards portrayed the girl, Tia Malone, in the 1975 film.

# Ike Eisenmann as Sheriff Antony. Eisenmann portrayed the boy, Tony Malone, in the 1975 film.

# William J. Birnes, the host of UFO Hunters, in a cameo.

# Whitley Strieber, author of Communion, in a cameo.