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A Las Vegas cab driver finds two teens with supernatural powers in his cab, he suddenly finds himself in the middle of an adventure he can't explain. When they discover that the only chance to save the world lies in unraveling the secrets of Witch Mountain, the race begins, as the government, mobsters and even extraterrestrials try to stop them. MPAA Rating: PG (for sequences of action and violence, frightening and dangerous situations, and some thematic elements) RACE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN © 2009 Walt Disney Pictures. Review © David Bruce

DWAYNE JOHNSON (Jack Bruno)  A global philanthropist, he has been frequently recognized for his commitment to children and children’s issues. RACE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN © 2009 Walt Disney Pictures. Review © David Bruce

ANNASOPHIA ROBB (Sara) ANNASOPHIA ROBB (Sara)  An accomplished actress at the age of 15.  Her first major film role opposite Jeff Daniels in the family classic Because of Winn Dixie. RACE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN © 2009 Walt Disney Pictures. Review © David Bruce

CARLA GUGINO (Dr. Alex Friedman) CARLA GUGINO (Dr. Alex Friedman)  She can be seen in the film Watchmen, released one week earlier.  Acted in Spy Kids, a similar family adventure film. RACE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN © 2009 Walt Disney Pictures. Review © David Bruce

ALEXANDER LUDWIG (Seth) ALEXANDER LUDWIG (Seth)  He spends his free time snow skiing at Whistler Mountain near his home in British Columbia with his three siblings and parents, as well as surfing, water skiing, playing tennis and ice hockey. RACE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN © 2009 Walt Disney Pictures. Review © David Bruce

Director Andy Fickman’s first and extremely successful film with Disney was The Game Plan which also stared Dwayne Johnson. RACE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN © 2009 Walt Disney Pictures. Review © David Bruce

Producer Andrew Gunn most recently produced the comedy Bedtime Stories starring Adam Sandler. RACE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN © 2009 Walt Disney Pictures. Review © David Bruce

In the original films, celebrated actors Ray Milland, Donald Pleasence, Christopher Lee and Bette Davis had parts! RACE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN © 2009 Walt Disney Pictures. Review © David Bruce

For years, stories have circulated about a secret place in the middle of the Nevada desert known for unexplained phenomena and strange sightings. RACE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN © 2009 Walt Disney Pictures. Review © David Bruce

It is called Witch Mountain, and when Las Vegas cab driver Jack Bruno (Dwayne Johnson) encounters two teens with supernatural powers in his cab, he suddenly finds himself in the middle of an adventure he can’t explain. RACE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN © 2009 Walt Disney Pictures. Review © David Bruce

Working together, Jack and his young passengers discover that the only chance to save the world lies in unraveling the secrets of Witch Mountain, and the race begins. RACE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN © 2009 Walt Disney Pictures. Review © David Bruce

The role of a car mechanic, played by famed comic actor Cheech Marin, was named Eddie as an homage to Eddie Albert, star of “Escape to Witch Mountain.” RACE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN © 2009 Walt Disney Pictures. Review © David Bruce

The two key actors who had created the roles of the original alien children, Tony and Tia: Iake Eissinmann (who initially spelled his name Ike Eisenmann) and Kim Richards. RACE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN © 2009 Walt Disney Pictures. Review © David Bruce

50% Positive Consensus voice: "It's a pleasant-enough diversion.“ -- Bill Goodykoontz, Arizona Republic RACE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN © 2009 Walt Disney Pictures. Review © David Bruce

ENTER LIFE’S JOURNEY Director Fickman: “It is a fantastic journey in which the most unlikely of heroes end up saving not one world, but two worlds.” RACE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN © 2009 Walt Disney Pictures. Review © David Bruce

A cab driver, who isn’t where he thought he’d be in life by this time in his life, finally allows himself the opportunity of take a new direction in life. An incredible journey begins! The catalyst for him were two strange teenagers with a fantastic tale. This film is like a roller coaster Disneyland ride. Although your life’s journey need not be so topsy turvy, it is important to allow yourself to enter into that incredible journey for your life. The apostle Paul said to entertain strangers, because they just might be angels unaware. Good advice: Entertain strangers and entertain new directions, as you are entertained by this film! RACE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN © 2009 Walt Disney Pictures. Review © David Bruce

SEIZE OPPORTUNITY “(Taxi driver) Jack Bruno is a guy who has struggled to stay on the right path in life for some time. The only personal relationships he has are taking fares from point A to point B in Vegas. But once these extraordinarily gifted kids step into his cab, he gets an opportunity to do something that is really, really special. And that is the opportunity to save the world!” -- Dwayne Johnson RACE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN © 2009 Walt Disney Pictures. Review © David Bruce

Jack had a shot at redemption. He took it. And so can you! RACE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN © 2009 Walt Disney Pictures. Review © David Bruce