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    MargaretMoony: Sad, I thought this could be cute/thoughtful. I'm probably going to see it anyway sometime, my Dad has a man-crush on The Rock. more »
    Bill-Lee: Don't worry, they'll fix it in post. more »
    KhaiJB: oh well I'll pick it outta the bargain bin at some point for study materials... (the 3D techniques) more »
    Roklimber: That's disappointing, to say the least. I was so hoping that this movie would be fun to watch. The acid-peeing alien dog straight out of Alien and the... more »
    Pessimippöpötåmus: So why do they look like they're from the 50's? Is there a backstory to that? more »
    micah1_8: For the love of Pete, can't we start a "Save Their Dignity Fund" for people like Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson? Think of the semi-talented pro wrestlers.... more »
    Grey_Area: Makes me want to watch Hogfather again. more »
    Julius Seizure - Canuck: This is a horrific example of how low the entertainment industry has fallen. (small voice) Anyone else wanna go? more »
    OW-Holmes:Bringer of Fear: Im pretty sure Awesom-O thought this movie up. more »
    CoffinDodger (If the typos crap. Blame my keyboard): Well thats The Rocks film career firmly flushed down the shitter! I honestly wanted this to be good. But it looks bloody terrible. He is hosting RAW t... more »
    Dr Emilio Lizardo: There's an error in your post, Lauren. At the start of the second paragraph you say his recent movies were "comedies." I do not think that word mean... more »
    NerD: Blattella: I laughed about 5 times in that trailer. I'm not proud of that. It looks stupid and aimed at 10 year-olds. It's going to be huge. more »
    Don't Make Me Ang Lee. You wouldn't like me when I'm Ang Lee.: Glanced at the blurb real quick, saw "battle cats" and had my interest piqued...but then I read the rest. Sigh. more »
    it must be bunnies: Yes, but as a Canadian I have to ask, "Can he skate?" more »
    TheGreenRanger: god damn, the run down and walking tall were fun films too, what are you doing mr j. ? Go back to the roles that were good for you. more »
    edosan: "Dwayne Johnson continues the Hollywood tradition of surly, no-nonsense males getting stuck in stereotypically feminine roles. Otherwise known as, 'Th... more »
    RandomFrequentFlierDent-Hogswatch!: "The Tooth Hurts"? Sounds like the title of a Tracy Jordan film. I don't know if that's really cool or very sad. more »
    CoffinDodger (If the typos crap. Blame my keyboard): I always thought he left the WWE because he wanted to be the next action jackson. I didnt think DOOM was that bad, it wasnt epic but as computer games... more »
    suburbancowboy: The Rock is really funny. Even in his WWF days, this was obvious. But watch the first 5 minutes of the rundown, and tell me he isn't a great action star. more »
    csanders984: The ROCK has personality, something most of the 80s action stars never had.. He can't be the next Arnold or Sylvestor Stalone... he's closer to the ne... more »
  • #moviereview

    There's No Intelligent Life on Planet 51

    Planet 51 has an intriguing premise, promising advance clips, and acid-piddling dog straight out of Alien. But none of that can save a rambling movie that's never quite sure where it's going. More »
  • #toothfairy

    Hockey-Playing Tooth Fairy Trailer Puts the Rock in the Penalty Box

    We warned you that Dwayne Johnson's hockey player turned tooth fairy movie was on its way. Now the trailer has arrived and you can watch the Rock sneak into kids' bedrooms, battle cats, and get taunted by Billy Crystal. More »
  • #toothfairy

    The Rock As The Tooth Fairy, Hilarity Must Ensue

    Dwayne Johnson continues the Hollywood tradition of surly, no-nonsense males getting stuck in stereotypically feminine roles. Otherwise known as, "This pool isn't going to pay for itself" films. See the glorious oddball poster in full wacky glory. More »
  • #planet51

    Planet 51 Is Where Green People Are Fat And BBQ Just Like Us

    When Dwayne Johnson lands in the middle of alien suburbia on Planet 51, he's gotta make haste before the planet's government kidnaps him. Yet another "we're the aliens" switcheroo flick, but in reality the aliens are just Green-Americans. More »
  • #racetowitchmountain

    The Rock Struggles To Placate Disney's Family-Friendly Aliens

    We've rounded up a few clips from Disney's Race To Witch Mountain, which feature a whole lotta Dwayne Johnson being cute with a dog and trying to make you laugh. So does it work? More »
  • #jonnyquest

    The Rock Dons Race Bannon's White Wig In Jonny Quest Movie

    Zac Efron and Dwayne Johnson are teaming up in the Jonny Quest movie as Jonny and his bodyguard Race Bannon. Anyone else wondering why this wasn't a Venture Brothers film instead? More »
  • #racetowitchmountain

    The Rock's Cab Is A Magnet For Stormtroopers And Aliens

    Race To Witch Mountain's Dwayne Johnson not only chauffeurs around a pair of tween aliens in his cab, but apparently some of our stormtrooper buddies as well. Check out the Superbowl Witch Mountain trailer early. More »
  • #racetowitchmountain

    Why Is The Rock's Head So Freakishly Large?

    Dwayne Johnson is the latest star to have his disembodied head in mid-air, in the poster for Disney's reboot Race To Witch Mountain. Check out the greatest floating-head posters from scifi movies past, below.
  • #racetowitchmountain

    Disney Slams SUVs into Children's Faces

  • #racetowitchmountain

    Feast Your Eyes On The Mountain Everyone Is Running To

  • #iwanttobelieve

    io9 Grills The Rock About Aliens

  • #getsmart

    Go On A Wild Date With Get Smart's "Uncle Handsome"

  • #racetowitchmountain

    Child Actors Never Escaped From Witch Mountain

  • #planet51

    Planet 51 Continues Scifi's Invasion Of Animation

  • #shazam

    Lightning Strikes With A Sucktastic Title For Shazam Movie

  • #foundfootage

    Tongue-Shooting Action in Doom

  • #shazam

    Shazam's Magic Word Is Fan-Wank

  • #southlandtales

    Southland Tales Devolves Into Artistic Apocalypse

  • #movies

    Has Southland Tales Shaken The Suck Factor?

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