In the spirit of HUNGER GAMES and DIVERGENT this AI fake news era recreates the same obsession for ratings at extreme levels of violence that almost feels close to reality nowadays overseas. Crazy Thanos Josh Brolin is the Donald Sutherland of Hunger Games and Glen is so ripped and ready to showcase his wares in this thrilling ride. Enjoy!
4/5 · Raymond River
nothing new. not much excitement. underused star power
but not a total bore
In a near-future society, “The Running Man” is the top-rated show on television – a deadly competition where contestants, known as Runners, must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins, with every move broadcast to a bloodthirsty public and each day bringing a greater cash reward. Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards (Glen Powell) is convinced by the show’s charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin), to enter the game as a last resort. But Ben’s defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite – and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall.