The Running Man, praised for Edgar Wright's characteristically rhythmic direction, Glen Powell's explosive action synergy, and a lingering message, continues to generate intense buzz amid a cascade of positive reviews.
Audiences are continuing a relay of high praise for The Running Man, which is racing through year-end theaters with dopamine-exploding chase action. Edgar Wright's characteristically rhythmic charm is vividly felt in the direction, and Glen Powell's high-intensity action performed firsthand is captivating viewers. In addition, a reality-reflecting world completed with overwhelming scale leaves a deep aftertaste even after leaving the theater, receiving strong responses.
Audiences said, "Glen Powell screams with his whole body to warn us to beware of media that manipulate ratings as if it's a daily routine" (CGV_Wenz****), and "Watching it in 2025 when AI is being used recklessly made parts of it more relatable" (Megabox_le****), expressing empathy for the story that tackles social issues such as media that produce sensational content and the abuse of technological advances. They also left reviews like, "Scale you have to see in theaters! Image + music + actors = the perfect trio" (CGV_Yonggam****), "Action, story, family love and the era's circumstances are fun, interesting and moving" (CGV_Myeonghwa****), and "An extreme game that tightens the throat starts! A thriller-level survival that leaves no moment to let your guard down" (Lotte Cinema_Goodman****), praising the jolts delivered by the underdog's vivid action against an absurd world.
Also, audiences responded enthusiastically to the filmic completeness that combines Edgar Wright's witty direction with a deep message, saying, "Edgar Wright's unique sensibility was so fun. The action was brisk and the message was good" (Megabox_dr****), and "The satire of action and dystopian society is fresh and intriguing" (Lotte Cinema_Kim****). With the wide resonance produced by its explosive action and profound message, The Running Man is captivating theaters with sizzling word-of-mouth.
The Running Man, which delivers dopamine-full-charge action through Edgar Wright's characteristically rhythmic direction and Glen Powell's unreserved performance, is a chase-action blockbuster in which an unemployed family man, Ben Richards (Glen Powell), participates in a global survival program to survive 30 days against brutal pursuers for a huge cash prize.
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