September is usually the time to kick off the fall movie season with more serious Oscar-worthy material. The Rundown doesnt even come close to fitting that mold, but it does manage to be an amiable action flick that is easy to like because its obvious that the cast is having so much fun. World Wrestling Entertainment star The Rock plays Beck, a bounty hunter who has dreams of quitting the business and opening a restaurant. His employer gives him the chance to realize that dream but with a catch. Beck must go to South America and bring back the employers son, Travis (Sean William Scott).Once in South America, Beck discovers that Travis knows the whereabouts of a priceless artifact that could be the key to freeing the natives from the grips of a wealthy American entrepreneur (Christopher Walken).The film serves as nothing more than a showcase for The Rocks ability to carry an action film, but the answer is a resounding yes, which may come as bad news to fans of the currently stale WWE.The Rundown makes it obvious that The Rock can quit his day job and make the transition to action star of the new millennium. Itll be interesting to see how The Rock fairs in his next film project, a remake of Walking Tall. Still, The Rock isnt ready to carry a film by himself just yet. The Rundown gives him plenty of support. Scott, best known as Stifler in the American Pie movies, makes a likable ally for The Rock. The duo play off each other with a surprisingly effective comedic touch. Rosario Dawson also has a good role as a local bar owner who helps Beck and Travis. But its Walken who nearly steals the film from his bulky co-star. From the first time the audience meets Walken, there is that sense of goofy charm that seems to follow Walken into every movie. Walken may not always be in the right projects, but rarely is it his fault. That doesnt mean The Rundown isnt without its problems. Director Peter Berg, best known as a regular on TVs Chicago Hope, does a better job directing The Rundown than he did in his feature film debut Very Bad Things, but he still keeps the camera work way too busy at times, not trusting the talented cast. As an actor, you would think Berg would be capable of keeping his directorial side in check. But even the flaws are easily overlooked, because the film manages to entertain and makes no apologies about it. It may not be a film anyone will be talking about come December, but it still manages to deliver on a mindless night of fun at the movies. Contact sportswriter/movie reviewer Micheal Compton by e-mailing mcompton@bgdailynews.com, but dont expect him to take any attitude, Jabroni, or hell put the smackdown on ya!