Dwayne Johnson Gets a Lot of Hate For His Flops But He Gave us the Best Uncharted Movie With an Underrated Gem Starring Seann William Scott

SUMMARY

• In 2003, we got a hidden gem called The Rundown, which many consider the best unofficial Uncharted movie.
• Video game adaptations often face skepticism, and the official Uncharted film didn’t help change that perception.
• This led fans to revisit The Rundown, the unofficial adaptation that actually captured the spirit of the game—before the game was even released!

What many don’t realize is that twenty one years ago, in 2003, we got a hidden gem that unofficially is the best Uncharted movie so far and it is called, The Rundown! Video game adaptations often get a skeptical eye, and unfortunately, the official Uncharted film didn’t do much to change that perception.

Dwayne Johnson in The Rundown | Credits: Universal Pictures

This left a lot of people going back to rediscover The Rundown, the unofficial adaptation that actually did justice to the game, and it came out even before the game itself!

Dwayne Johnson Gave Us the Best Uncharted Movie in 2003!

So, how similar is The Rundown to Uncharted? Let’s break it down! The Uncharted video games definitely take a page from the Indiana Jones and Tomb Raider playbook. With its gut-punching action, strong and complex characters, and witty one-liners, one can easily argue that The Rundown likely inspired Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune. Here is why!

In this 2003 gem, director Peter Berg teamed up with WWE Films to deliver this movie starring Dwayne Johnson, Sean William Scott, Rosario Dawson, and Christopher Walken.

Dwayne Johnson and Seann William Scott in The Rundown | Credits: Universal Pictures

Set in the town of El Dorado, the movie follows a band of misfits hunting for a priceless artifact. Sean William Scott plays Travis Walker, the troubled son of a shady crime boss, while The Rock is Beck, tasked with bringing him back to Daddy Mobster. While The Rundown doesn’t tell the exact same story as Uncharted, it definitely shares the same family!

Every fight, chase, and shootout in The Rundown gives a taste of the video game, even though the video game came much after. This film pulls you into the action in the best way possible, and is thus deemed as the unofficial Uncharted adaptation!

What Do Fans Have to Say About It?

Fans have a lot to say about The Rundown because once you’ve seen it, you can’t forget it! Despite being a fantastic, high-octane adventure, this gem somehow slipped under the radar for many viewers.

Even though it packed intense action and unforgettable characters, it didn’t quite get the recognition it deserved during its initial release. Now, those who know it swear by its awesomeness, and it’s time for more people to discover this classic treasure!

Rosario Dawson and Dwayne Johnson in The Rundown | Credits: Universal Pictures

Here is what the people on the internet are saying about the film!

Thought Sahara was more Uncharted like. Rundowns a better movie though pic.twitter.com/7AMPIdFj5d

underrated film imo. also too bad Seann William Scott got kinda type cast throughout his career, cause hes a pretty decent actor

As soon as I saw this I knew there would never be a better choice to play Nathan Drake than Seann William Scott

This is probably the hottest Sean William Scott has ever looked and thats saying a lot lol

Despite all the love now, it only brought in $80 million at the box office against an $85 million budget when it came out. However, The Rundown has since become a cult classic, thriving on home video and something people keep coming back to.

The Rundown is available to stream on Netflix.

Written by Sampurna Banerjee

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Sampurna Banerjee, an ardent enthusiast of pop culture and movies, pours her passion into her role as a writer for FandomWire. With a penchant for Marvel, DC, and sitcoms, she has contributed over 400 articles, staying up-to-date to the entertainment industry's latest buzz. Moreover, she's penned over 300 articles for Animated Times and shared her work across several Instagram pages. Currently she is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Calcutta University.