"The Running Man"'s three praise points have been released.
On the 15th, the film "The Running Man" (director Edgar Wright) revealed the film's praise points, from Wright's distinctive rhythmic direction and Glen Powell's explosive action synergy to a message that leaves an aftertaste.
#1 the ultimate underdog "Ben Richards"'s righteous counterattack!
"The Running Man" is a chase action blockbuster that unfolds when unemployed family man 'Ben Richards' (Glen Powell) participates in a global survival program where he must survive for 30 days from brutal pursuers for a huge prize. The first point is the underdog 'Ben Richards''s satisfying counterattack. Facing various pressures and abuses from the giant corporation 'Network' that runs The Running Man show, Ben Richards's anger toward an absurd social structure builds, and he spectacularly survives multiple crises, rapidly emerging as a leading contender. Adding to this is Glen Powell's striking action that grabs attention — climbing bare-handed up building exteriors and jumping off exploding bridges — which raises the film's immersion. Audiences have continued a relay of praise, saying, "Glen Powell one-man show. Relentless, running and smashing throughout the runtime — the thrill is insane" (Megabox_ch****), "It was more tense, anger-inducing, satisfying and fun than expected" (CGV_chicken****), praising the cathartic counterattack narrative and Glen Powell's exhilarating action performances.
#2 a well-constructed world that reflects reality!
The second point is a world that actively reflects reality. Director Edgar Wright added a modern interpretation to the dystopian settings appearing in the original novel by Stephen King — extreme polarization and giant corporations monopolizing the world — giving the story dimensionality. The abuse of deepfakes, a media environment that produces distorted images for ratings, and a social structure in which individuals' private lives are monitored — the results of technological advancement — intersect with problems society faces today, giving a strong sense of reality. In a worldview that reveals such outstanding insight, audiences have expressed diverse reactions, saying, "The relentless action was so fun and it was a story needed in today's age" (CGV_perfect****), "There are many parts worth thinking about in connection with today's deepfake trends, and the action was visually enjoyable" (Megabox_yy****), showing high satisfaction with both the message and the film's rich spectacle.
#3 a film you must see in theaters!
The third point is Wright's direction that highlights his sensibilities. Edgar Wright, who delivered visuals and sounds that captivate in previous films such as Baby Driver and Last Night in Soho, returns with an expanded production scale in "The Running Man," prompting praise. Detailed costumes, art that shines with a proper balance of past technology and future elements, and Wright's distinctive rhythmic direction, in which the beat of the music aligns with the scenes, combine to produce a powerful synergy. Accordingly, audiences have offered enthusiastic reactions to Wright's trendy direction, saying, "Breathless, relentless scenes continue so you can't take your eyes off them even for a moment" (Instagram_po****), "An exhilarating thrill in theaters for the first time in a while! Be sure to see it in a theater with booming sound" (Instagram_le****).
With Edgar Wright's distinctive rhythmic direction and Glen Powell's all-out performance delivering dopamine-charged action, "The Running Man" is now screening nationwide in theaters.
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