Race to Witch Mountain

About Race to Witch Mountain

"Race to Witch Mountain" is a thrilling science fiction movie directed by Andy Fickman and released in 2009. The story revolves around two extraterrestrial youths who need the assistance of a taxi driver and a UFO researcher to evade the government and return back to their home planet, restoring peace and saving our world at the same time.

Making/Production

The movie, produced by Andrew Gunn and distributed by Walt Disney Studios, is a modern reimagining of the 1975 film "Escape to Witch Mountain". Filming took place in Los Angeles and Las Vegas, providing a stunning visual backdrop for this thrilling adventure.

Actors

• Dwayne Johnson as Jack Bruno: An intrepid taxi driver who becomes an unwitting ally to the extraterrestrial teens
• AnnaSophia Robb as Sara: One of the alien teenagers who possess unique powers
• Alexander Ludwig as Seth: The other alien teenager who also has unique capabilities
• Carla Gugino as Dr. Alex Friedman: A discredited UFO researcher who aids the teens in proving their extraterrestrial origin

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This is the third installment of the Witch Mountain series, following the 1975 and 1978 films.
• Many of the shots in the film were done in real locations, including the exteriors of Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas.
• A number of props and references from the original 1975 movie "Escape to Witch Mountain" are used throughout the film.

Awards

While the movie did not receive any notable awards, it was well-received by audiences for its thrilling plot and appealing performances.

Quotes

• "They're not from around here." - Jack Bruno
• "We must retrieve that data and deliver it to our planet to prevent an invasion. You're driving." - Seth

Music, Soundtrack

• The film's original score was composed by Trevor Rabin, known for his distinctive approach to sci-fi music.
• One of the standout tracks is "Escape", capturing the thrilling nature of the movie.
• The score also incorporates intense and suspenseful tracks, perfectly complementing the movie's action sequences.