It's entertaining with a crafty mixture of action, humor and drama.
75
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
After an excellent setup, the movie becomes bogged down in chase scene after chase scene on its way to its inevitable ending.
70
VarietyJoe Leydon
VarietyJoe Leydon
Strikes a deft balance of chase-movie suspense and wisecracking humor, with a few slam-bang action setpieces that would shame the makers of more allegedly grown-up genre fare.
63
Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert
Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert
I think Dwayne Johnson has a likable screen presence and is a good choice for an innocuous family entertainment like this.
63
Chicago TribuneMichael Phillips
Chicago TribuneMichael Phillips
The action beats are so relentless, no sooner does one chase end than another begins.
60
L.A. WeeklyErnest Hardy
L.A. WeeklyErnest Hardy
A calculated bid to turn the Rock into a more family-friendly commodity. That calculation may be transparent, but it pays off: Cracking one-liners and alternating between world-weariness and growing affection for his charges, Johnson is wonderful -- much better than his material.
60
New York Daily NewsElizabeth Weitzman
New York Daily NewsElizabeth Weitzman
While "Escape" was superior in story, "Race" does commit to an impressive scope. What it is, really, is a big-studio popcorn flick that just happens to be made for tweens.
Curiously, despite Johnson's imposing physique, it's the kids who do most of the smashing and grabbing, right up until the climax, when it's all-hands-on-neck.
50
Premiere
Premiere
Parents might like the film, but will be too busy explaining the complicated plot to their children to really enjoy it.
38
Boston GlobeWesley Morris
Boston GlobeWesley Morris
This is not a movie. It's a coming attraction for a theme park.