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Walking Tall

Walking Tall

Adventure · Drama · Action · 2004

A former U.S. soldier returns to his hometown to find it overrun by crime and corruption, which prompts him to clean house.

Movie details

Walking Tall

“One man will stand up for what's right.”

2004 Adventure · Drama · Action 1h 26m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.3 / 10

Community rating

A former U.S. soldier returns to his hometown to find it overrun by crime and corruption, which prompts him to clean house.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.

The archetype split

Who fights over Walking Tall?

The split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Kevin Bray

Written by

Channing Gibson · David Klass · David Levien · Brian Koppelman

Dwayne Johnson

Dwayne Johnson

Chris Vaughn

Johnny Knoxville

Johnny Knoxville

Ray Templeton

Neal McDonough

Neal McDonough

Jay Hamilton

Kristen Wilson

Kristen Wilson

Michelle Vaughn

Ashley Scott

Ashley Scott

Deni

Khleo Thomas

Khleo Thomas

Pete Vaughn

John Beasley

John Beasley

Chris Vaughn Sr.

Court is in session

Put Walking Tall on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.