Even on its own terms, the Rock is uninspiring

Rating: 5/10 (4 June 2020)

The Rock's plot is the epitome of absurd action filmmaking. And while the film has its share of high-octane action and three talented leads, it's ultimately undone by pacing problems, excessive runtime, unnecessary plotting, hackneyed dialogue and just plain stupidity. The film takes itself too seriously to be enjoyed as an over-the-top action picture and it's too silly to be taken seriously as a mature picture with any depth. So the Rock is stuck in the middle and that is not a good place to be for a film like this. The ingredients were there to make a solid action flick. A big Budget, talented cast, and a workable premise. It just needed a better script and direction.