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What many don’t realize is that twenty one years ago, in 2003, we got a hidden gem that unofficially is the bestUnchartedmovie so far and it is called,The Rundown! Video game adaptations often get a skeptical eye, and unfortunately, the officialUnchartedfilm didn’t do much to change that perception.
This left a lot of people going back to rediscoverThe Rundown, the unofficial adaptation that actually did justice to the game, and it came out even before the game itself!
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So, how similar isThe RundowntoUncharted? Let’s break it down! TheUnchartedvideo games definitely take a page from the Indiana Jones andTomb Raiderplaybook. With its gut-punching action, strong and complex characters, and witty one-liners, one can easily argue thatThe Rundownlikely inspiredUncharted: Drake’s Fortune. Here is why!
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In this 2003 gem, director Peter Berg teamed up with WWE Films to deliver this movie starringDwayne Johnson, Sean William Scott, Rosario Dawson, and Christopher Walken.
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. WhileThe Rundowndoesn’t tell the exact same story asUncharted, it definitely shares the same family!
Every fight, chase, and shootout inThe Rundowngives 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 aboutThe Rundownbecause 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.
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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!
Here is what the people on the internet are saying about the film!
The Rundown was the best Uncharted moviepic.twitter.com/7vkChrPi4u
Thought Sahara was more Uncharted like. Rundowns a better movie thoughpic.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
That entire sequence at the end with Dwayne finally using guns is one of the best build ups in a film.Also Walken as a villain is always a good time!
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 Rundownhas since become a cult classic, thriving on home video and something people keep coming back to.
The Rundownis available tostream on Netflix.
Sampurna Banerjee
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Sampurna Banerjee is an Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, and she’s written over 1,700 articles! She covers everything from celebrity news to the latest superhero buzz, streaming shows, and fan theories. If it’s trending in pop culture, Sampurna’s probably already on it.When she’s not working, you’ll probably find her rewatching The Office (again), getting into debates about Marvel’s timeline, or diving deep into Christopher Nolan movies for the hundredth time. She’s not just writing about entertainment, she’s living it.
