'Race to Witch Mountain' is the first film I've watched in a while to do exactly what it says on the tin - or to put it another way, to live up to the film portrayed in the trailer. It's not too heavy (or geeky) on the sci-Fi front, not too childish that it won't appeal to a few adults too, and thankfully not short of the odd moment of humour, and even humility, too. Dwayne (aka 'The Rock') Johnson is likeable in his role as 'Jack Bruno'; the surname being an essential addition to his forename every time he is addressed by name by the 'aliens'! So too are AnnaSophia and Alexander Ludwig to be commended in their roles - both turning in good performances. Carla Gugino (also of 'Spy Kids' fame) rounds off the quartet with a good turn in her role as Dr Alex Friedman. All of the lead cast work well together. There is a good moral nod for Las Vegas taxi-driver Jack Bruno, who is trying to make it the honest way after a somewhat chequered past; taking the 'children' under his wing adds to his likeability. So too is there a good degree to like in Dr. Alex who, after a somewhat unconvincing and unrewarding quest to date, finally gets the alien proof and affirmation for her work for which she has been searching for so long. The film's one down side for me would be its slightly more aggressive than needed levels of violence - a PG this film has been given by both the MPAA and BBFC, but I would be surprised if they had been that lenient a decade ago. Nevertheless, for slightly older children, and any adults that may be interested too, Race to Witch Mountain is an entertaining ride that offers something a little different and something a little less cynical, than much of today’s output from Hollywood.