The Running Man

Pros

• I am a huge fan of Wright and this film being a much closer adaptation of the book than the 90s Arnold film makes it a must see for us.
• Both are terrific
• One thing I am loving is this version seems way more faithful to the Stephen King novel than the Schwarzenegger original. Critics are already saying it carries King’s cynicism.
• Edgar Wright is going to cook with this I can feel it.
• Check out The Running Man, written by Richard Bachman ;)

Cons

• The actors give their all, the world feels real and as always with a Wright movie, the soundtrack is sensational, but there is almost nothing that makes this film a preferential watch to its superior predecessor.
• Damn, these reviews are unfortunately what I was expecting from the underwhelming trailers. Was hoping it was just a case of it being hard to capture Wright's stylistic flare in the trailers but sounds like its his most pedestrian film s...
• Parent context: One thing I am loving is this version seems way more faithful to the Stephen King novel than the Schwarzenegger original. Critics are already saying it carries King’s cynicism. Reply: I mean, unless the trailers have been...
• Damn, disappointed to see these reviews. The trailers made it look like a fun movie. I read it was projected to do poorly opening weekend.
• The Running Man film is coming out soon and the book has been on my to-read list for a while so I'm just debating whether to read and then watch or the other way around.