Rotten
This thing is so silly and so ridiculous.
Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper
Catch That Kid
They're on a mission without permission.
2004 · 1h 32m · PG
Action, Adventure, Family
Directed by
James Sbardellati
,
Peter Merwin
,
Bart Freundlich
Overview
A determined twelve-year-old mountain climber takes drastic action to save her injured father by planning a high-stakes bank heist, using her skills and teamwork to navigate the challenge.
Director and cast
- James Sbardellati Director
- Peter Merwin Director
- Bart Freundlich Director
- Kristen Stewart as Madeline "Maddy" Rose Phillips
- Max Thieriot as Gus
- Corbin Bleu as Austin
- Jennifer Beals as Molly Phillips
- Sam Robards as Tom Phillips
- John Carroll Lynch as Mr. Hartman
- James Le Gros as Ferrell
- Michael Des Barres as Brisbane
- Stark Sands as Brad
- Lennie Loftin Cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
13%
Tomatometer
Rotten
Freundlich ... directs his first big studio film on autopilot, trudging through the motions and displaying little understanding of what appeals to young 'uns.
Megan Lehmann, New York Post
Rotten
Gets more and more appalling the longer it goes on.
Scott Von Doviak, Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com
Rotten
Offers little in the way of originality, real excitement or even genuinely transgressive behavior.
Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post
Rotten
The movie isn't only boring; it's troubling.
Ann Hornaday, Washington Post
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