
Rampage has been one of the best action films of the year so far. Whilst Johnson provides the film’s muscle, it is Russell who compliments this with wit and charm. Morgan, straight out of his long-running stint as Negan on The Walking Dead, puts all the charm of his fan-favourite villain into his character, and then some. George the ape in Rampage is an albino gorilla'. But it’s characters like Morgan’s Russell that really steal the show. On Movies: At the Theater, a GameFAQs message board topic titled 'More Hollywood whitewashing. His BFF with George, an albino gorilla who he rescued years earlier when he worked in an anti-poaching special forces unit and now lives in a conservatory. He stars in 'Rampage,' where he plays Davis Okoye, a primatologist with no human friends. With Dwayne Johnson as the film’s star it already has one of the 21st centuries biggest names. Few video game adaptations are good, but Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is giving it a try. It’s no wonder there are talks of a sequel.Īside from its big-budget action scenes and entertaining story, Rampage makes good use of its small cast. It’s funny, action-packed, and the special effects are incredible. This is what makes Rampage special: it is not trying to be something else. With most major studios focusing solely on creating the next cinematic universe, most big action blockbusters these days are flops. This is something that Hollywood films of late have been lacking. Rampage (2018) Rampage is a 2018 American giant monster film directed by Brad Peyton and written by Ryan Engle, Carlton Cuse, Ryan Condal, and Adam Sztykiel from a story by Engle, with visual effects by Colin Strause. It’s a film that caters to its action-junkie audience, and is enjoyable in doing so. Rampage is nothing special, but it’s fun. Kate Caldwell (Naomie Harris) and government agent Harvey Russell ( Jeffrey Dean Morgan) must find out who has caused this genetic mutation and how can they stop it before it’s too late. When George, along with two other unsuspecting animals, are exposed to a dangerous pathogen that sends them on a destructive frenzy, Okoye, geneticist Dr. Wait, no: The canisters miraculously make it to the surface, and are discovered by a wolf, a crocodile, and an albino silverback gorilla who happens to be a friend of the Rock's.
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Three things that conclusively summarise exactly what Rampage is.ĭirected by San Andreas director Brad Peyton, Rampage follows primatologist Davis Okoye (Dwayne Johnson) and his best friend George – an albino gorilla. Movies Movie News How Dwayne Johnson Rescues ‘Rampage’ From Itself The Rock elevates the project from Syfy flick of the week to likable B-movie.

The Rock, giant monsters, and city-wide destruction.
