And now, everyone, let’s discuss a film that is apparently a remake of a live-action film from 1987, and starred Arnold Schwarzenegger. This remake stars Glen Powell. So now, let’s discuss 2025’s The Running Man.
Plot: Sometime in the fairly near future, Ben Richard’s (Glen Powell), and his wife, Sheila (Jayne Lawson) have a daughter who is on the verge of dying of fever. Because they don’t have as much money, against his wife’s wishes, Ben decides to join a contest, known as The Running Man, in order to get enough money to get medication for their daughter? Will be successfully win the money needed to help make his daughter feel better?
Well, though the film may be one of the more darker adult films out there, The Running Man still has quite a bit going for it. First of all, there is a lot of great action in this film. What’s even more is that there are also a lot of comedic moments in this film too. Glen Powell, who starred as the Running Man character in this film, helped bring this film’s more comic relief into this new remake. What’s even more is how the main character, Ben Richards, is willing to go to any lengths to help either his family, or anyone else out around him. Oh, and did I forget to mention that even though there’s foul language in this film, it’s not quite as prevalent compared to many other R-rated films as of nowadays? Yeah, that’s a nice change in an R-rated film for once, wouldn’t you say? In addition to all of this, the visuals are also really good too, even for not having 3D effects. Finally, the story is very engaging, thanks, in part, to elements like great action, comedy, and everything else that goes with it.
Still, The Running Man does have some flaws that go with it too. For one, this film can be a little too dark, and eerie, at times. Yeah, I realize that this film is rated R. Still, even by today’s standards, this film may be a little too violent even for a rating like that. What’s even more is that this movie, though it has a good storyline, does seem, at times, to almost act like a Hunger Games wannabe. Then again, maybe the 1987 film may have acted in a similar manner, and I’m missing something because of that? You got me! Finally, there were some parts near the end that made this movie have a very weird feeling. I’m not sure how to explain it without hopefully spoiling, but that’s all I can say at this point.
And that’s my review for the newer Running Man film. Though it may not be one of the best action films out there, it still has some good things going for it, like good action, some comedy, and things like that. I would say that if you want an action film where it’s remake is supposedly said to be better than it’s 1987 counterpart, where actor Glen Powell lets his comic side shine out, and more, then I would say give this film a shot. I can guarantee that you’ll still have a good time with it in the end.
Final Rating: 7.5/10
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