* BigLippedAlligatorMoment: In the second bar scene, when things begin to get tense, a little person goes running across the bar, and outside. Even the ''characters'' in the movie pause to watch this play out, there's a {{beat}}, and then they just move on as if nothing happened.
* EnsembleDarkhorse: Christopher Walken owns this movie.
* SugarWiki/HeReallyCanAct: Although a quiet performer at the box office, the film was well-received critically (70% at Rotten Tomatoes), with pundits like Creator/RogerEbert praising Dwayne Johnson as proving himself to be more than just a novelty act in the movies a la Hulk Hogan, but rather a capable actor who was more than worthy of being the next great action star.
* HilariousInHindsight:
** The "Tooth Fairy" speech. [[Film/TheToothFairy It's a little uncanny.]]
** The movie was released internationally under the name ''Welcome to the Jungle''. Not only would Wrestling/DwayneJohnson later star in ''Film/JumanjiWelcomeToTheJungle'', but Creator/SonyPictures, the company responsible for for producing ''Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle'', even handled international distribution for ''The Rundown'' (except for Japan, as Creator/{{Universal}} apparently retained rights there via United International Pictures) as well. And Johnson would later star in ''Film/JungleCruise''.
* OneSceneWonder: Manito, the martial artist guerrilla fighter played by Ernie Reyes Jr.
* TearJerker:
** When Beck learns that Hatcher's men have killed almost all of the rebels, including Manito. Someone whom he had formed a friendship with. Beck takes it rather personally, now determined to destroy Hatcher's operation.
* VindicatedByHistory: At the time of release, Wrestling/DwayneJohnson's participation in the film was largely written off as some dumb star casting due to his pro wrestling career. As his prominence in Hollywood grew, many people now look back and consider this one of the roles that first showcases his charisma and talent.