Walking Tall

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Walking Tall

PG-13,

2004,

1h 26m,

Action

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28%

127 Reviews

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59%

100,000+ Ratings

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When decorated military officer Chris Vaughn returns to his hometown in the state of Washington to find work, he finds that the lumber mill has closed and the town's big business is now a seedy casino operated by one of his old schoolmates, Jay Hamilton. Aided by his loyal friend Ray Templeton, Vaughn tries to make a stand against the area's crime and corruption, but, finding no help from the police, he must take matters into his own hands.

Critics Consensus

The Rock makes a competent hero, but the movie is content to let a 2x4 do all the talking.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Dec 29, 2010

2/5

OK as a WWE grudge match, but not as a movie.

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Neil Smith

BBC.com

Jul 6, 2004

3/5

Although morally dubious and unpleasantly brutal, Kevin Bray's film is a decent enough showcase for its leading man's low-key charm and bone-crunching machismo.

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Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Chronicle

Apr 17, 2004

1.5/5

This contemporary remake of the 1973 grassroots classic retains and updates the basic plot points while losing much of the original's heart and soul.

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Noah Gittell

Washington City Paper

Apr 4, 2023

An amazingly true story that still challenges audiences with its complex notions of justice and revenge.

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Henry Northmore

The List

Apr 18, 2019

2/5

There just aren't enough cheap action thrills to make this a true action movie or enough depth for a serious piece.

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Kevin Carr

Fat Guys at the Movies

Jan 17, 2016

4/5

In many ways, this is better than the original.

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Hermione P

Feb 15, 2019

A nonsense story but good action.

Jan 15, 2019

Walking tall is a very good movie. It is based on a powerful story. Dwayne Johnson and Johnny Knoxville were both great in it. The film does get itâ(TM)s prays where the critics think itâ(TM)s a boring movie. I thought it was an absolute perfect movie. I bet thereâ(TM)s some people that think itâ(TM)s a decent film.

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Nov 24, 2018

Worst movie i have ever watched! Save yourself the torture and donâ(TM)t bother.

Finn S

Aug 26, 2018

I don't know why critics gave this such a bad rating. Sure it isn't the most substantial movie but it's entertaining and makes you feel good to see the bad guys get it.

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Jun 27, 2018

Pretty solid movie with The Rock as a strong lead character and Knoxville as a sidekick with an attitude.

Hermione R

Jun 9, 2018

Man returns to his home town and finds that it's turned into a cesspool of gambling and drugs. I enjoy this a lot. Guilty pleasure. The ending isn't that great though.

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Kevin Bray

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Dwayne Johnson

Chris Vaughn

Johnny Knoxville

Ray Templeton

Neal McDonough

Jay Hamilton

Kristen Wilson

Michelle Vaughn

Ashley Scott

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Synopsis

When decorated military officer Chris Vaughn returns to his hometown in the state of Washington to find work, he finds that the lumber mill has closed and the town's big business is now a seedy casino operated by one of his old schoolmates, Jay Hamilton. Aided by his loyal friend Ray Templeton, Vaughn tries to make a stand against the area's crime and corruption, but, finding no help from the police, he must take matters into his own hands.

Director: Kevin Bray
Producer: Ashok Amritraj, Jim Burke, Lucas Foster, Paul Schiff, David Hoberman
Screenwriter: Channing Gibson, Brian Koppelman, David Levien, David Klass, Mort Briskin
Distributor: MGM Distributing Corporation, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Co: Mandeville Films, RAI Fiction, Hyde Park Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Language|Drug Material|Sequences of Intense Violence|Sexual Content)
Genre: Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 2, 2004, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 11, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $45.9M
Runtime: 1h 26m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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