This film sticks to a familiar formula: large corporations are portrayed negatively, genetic science is presented as dangerous, and giant creatures are undeniably cool. The plot feels quite unrealistic, the scientific aspects are nonexistent, and most characters besides the main hero come across as unintelligent. Despite these flaws, I found myself enjoying it. I went in expecting to see The Rock and massive monst…

The film makes some significant changes from what it's based on, and those alterations seem almost required. There aren’t many things to fault with _Rampage_, aside from an apparent dependence on familiar tropes, but equally, there isn’t much that really impresses either. Dwayne Johnson is likable as always, and the look of the monsters is adequate, though ultimately this felt like a movie you simply allowed to unfol…

I had reservations about seeing this film, mainly because it seems like Dwayne Johnson appears in every movie these days. However, I ended up enjoying it; my children were entertained, and the plot proved to be pretty solid. It’s worth checking out—you likely will not regret it.