The movie centers upon the brother and sister pair Tony and Tia, who initially know only their deceased adoptive parents' surname, Malone. It was produced by Walt Disney Productions, released by Buena Vista Distribution Company, and directed by John Hough. Kids will a kick out of the teens' telekinetic and shape-shifting abilities, and parents will appreciate the one-liners about Vegas, sci-fi conventions, fanboys, and, ultimately, the concept of teens who act like aliens. Escape to Witch Mountain is a 1975 science fiction film based on the novel Escape to Witch Mountain by Alexander Key. As for their contemporary counterparts, Robb is sweetly ethereal and clearly a rising star, leaving Ludwig slightly underwhelming by comparison.

Gugino (of Spy Kids and Night at the Museum fame) is always perfectly pleasant, if a bit unbelievable as a Ph.D., while Irish thespian Ciaran Hinds is adeptly menacing as a government agent, and Cheech Marin and Garry Marshall provide some comic relief.Įven the original movie's child stars - Ike Eisenmann and Kim Richards - get more than the usual one-line cameos as a helpful sheriff and waitress, respectively. The powerful, thrilling story of Tony and Tiatwins joined by their paranormal gifts, on the run from evil forces that seek to. With his bulging muscles and surprisingly acute comic chops, Johnson proves he's the Arnold Schwarzenegger of this generation, able to kick serious butt one moment and be the butt of a joke the next. A sci-fi classic returns to print in its true, best, and original formWith renewed interest in Alexander Keys extraordinary 1968 novel, fans can dive into Escape to Witch Mountain as it was meant to be read. Director Andy Fickman, who hired Johnson for RACE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN while they filmed the family comedy The Game Plan, knows how to ramp up the action while keeping the humor a kid-friendly PG.

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