Scott,
I think you overracted in this situation. Maybe, I have to see this film now with all the controversy as to what constitutes a good buddy action film.
Crawdaddy
ok, let me get this straight...Well, I can explain it in two words: He's Brittish.
Actually, his character gives me the impression that he's one who knows how to bide his time, to wait for the right opportunity.
Also, he comes across as generally a good guy, who wouldn't want the death of millions on his head.
While "The Rock" does strain belief a little bit, it is no more than your typical action movie, and probably a far cry better than Armageddon, which repeatably had me checking my brain at the door for all of the implausable things they wanted us to believe.
Jason