Director
Edgar
Wright’s
The
Running
Man
is
one
of
this
year’s
most
high-octane
films.
A
fresh,
modern
take
on
Stephen
King’s
iconic
book
of
the
same
name,
the
film
features
Glen
Powell
in
the
role
of
Ben
Richards
who
steps
into
full
action-hero
mode.
The
film
also
stars
Josh
Brolin
as
Dan
Killian,
delivering
a
chilling
villainous
turn.
As
the
film
brings
together
intense
chase
sequences,
massive
scale,
and
a
thrilling
“30
Day
Survival”
concept
that
keeps
you
hooked
throughout,
here
are
five
more
reasons
why
you
should
definitely
not
miss
the
film
in
theatres
this
weekend.
1.
Glen
Powell’s
Most
Energetic
Performance
Yet
Glen
Powell
completely
surprises
in
this
film.
As
Ben
Richards,
a
father
running
to
save
his
sick
daughter,
he
brings
a
mix
of
raw
emotion
and
intense
physicality.
You
can
feel
the
fear,
desperation,
and
determination
in
every
scene.
From
high-speed
combat
chases
to
emotional
moments
when
he
screams
in
anger,
he
delivers
a
performance
that’s
layered
and
genuinely
gripping.
It’s
the
kind
of
role
that
pushes
him
into
full
action-hero
mode.
2.
Edgar
Wright’s
Fast
and
Stylish
Direction
Known
for
his
sharp
editing,
clever
humor,
and
slick
visual
style,
Edgar
Wright
transforms
The
Running
Man
into
a
high-energy
thriller
that
never
loses
momentum.
Every
chase,
every
disguise,
every
showdown
feels
purposeful
and
exciting.
His
signature
style
adds
personality
to
the
action,
making
the
film
not
just
thrilling
but
also
fun
and
visually
engaging.
Wright
keeps
the
film
tight,
modern,
and
endlessly
watchable
and
most
importantly,
very
engaging.
3.
A
High-Stakes
Story
That
Pulls
You
In
The
premise
is
simple,
but
it
instantly
hooks
you
in,
either
for
survive
30
days
while
the
entire
world
hunts
you,
and
win
$1
billion
or
simply,
just
lose
your
life.
This
creates
tension
from
the
very
first
minute.
Every
scene
feels
like
anything
can
happen,
new
traps,
new
threats,
new
twists.
The
film
combines
the
thrill
of
a
run
for
survival
while
it
being
a
concept
of
a
big
reality-show
setup
where
you
are
under
surveillance
24
x
7,
making
it
a
rollercoaster
that
you
don’t
want
to
miss
out
on.
4.
Josh
Brolin
as
a
Powerful
Villain
Josh
Brolin
brings
a
strong,
commanding
presence
as
Dan
Killian,
the
mastermind
behind
the
deadly
competition.
He
doesn’t
play
a
loud
or
over-the-top
villain,
instead,
he’s
calm,
confident,
and
dangerously
in
control.
His
quiet
nature
makes
him
a
menacing
villain,
completely
unpredictable,
with
a
mind
impossible
to
raed.
The
scenes
between
Brolin
and
Powell
add
tension
and
weight,
grounding
the
film
with
real
drama
and
giving
the
story
a
solid
emotional
backbone.
5.
Tom
Cruise
&
Arnold
Schwarzenegger’s
Stamp
of
Approval
While
getting
into
the
role
of
Ben
Richards,
Glen
Powell
had
guidance
from
the
two
biggest
action
legends
ever.
Tom
Cruise
personally
advised
him
on
how
to
survive
the
intense
night
sequences
and
high-risk
stunts,
he
is
always
just
one
call
away
with
and
told
him
“don’t
die
while
doing
this”.
And
Arnold
Schwarzenegger,
after
watching
the
film,
told
Powell
how
insane
and
demanding
it
is
to
lead
a
movie
where
“the
whole
world
is
hunting
one
guy.”
Arnold
even
“lost
his
mind”
after
seeing
the
film
and
warned
him
about
how
physical,
emotional,
and
intense
a
true
action
lead’s
journey
can
be.
With
Tom
Cruise
and
Arnold
Schwarzenegger’ cheering
for
him,
The
Running
Man
becomes
a
must-watch
just
to
see
Glen
Powell
step
into
a
new
mode
of
action.
The
Running
Man,
released
by
Paramount
Pictures,
is
now
running
in
theatres.