Sci-Fi The Running Man Remake with Edgar Wright!

[Spider-Fan]

I don't see this being a crowd pleaser and not a critic movie applying here because Edgar Wright traditionally has been a darling from critics. So this very much worries me

 

[C. Lee]

My wife says she and a couple of friends from work are planning to go see it. They think Powell is cute.

 

[Hurm...]

Have those ever diverged for Wright?

I've been worried about this movie since the first trailer. Something about it has always looked off and not just the switch to digital. Which does look bad.

I don't think it's ever diverged for Wright, but there's a first for everything!

I'm with you on the cinematography -- it doesn't look good at all. Wright's stuck to shooting on film for all of his projects (I think). I wonder why he made the switch here.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

My wife says she and a couple of friends from work are planning to go see it. They think Powell is cute.

Hope they enjoy themselves.

 

[:eek:]

"The Running Man" Reviews Are In

The reviews are in, and so far the response to Edgar Wright’s new interpretation of Stephen King’s “The Running Man” novel has met a mixed response. With 66 reviews counted, the film sits at just 62% on Rotten Tomatoes and a 59/100 on Metacritic, putting it firmly in the mixed range and the...

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[Spider-Fan]

Up to 64% and I watched several reviews, and it feels like the consensus I am seeing is amongst those reviews I saw was that the movie isn't bad and is in fact good, but feels like a generic studio movie and not an Edgar Wright movie. Very disappointing if that's the case here. Heard the phrase "The least Edgar Wright movie that Edgar Wright ever made" several times

 

[SJD]

Up to 64% and I watched several reviews, and it feels like the consensus I am seeing is amongst those reviews I saw was that the movie isn't bad and is in fact good, but feels like a generic studio movie and not an Edgar Wright movie. Very disappointing if that's the case here. Heard the phrase "The least Edgar Wright movie that Edgar Wright ever made" several times

It feels like many people were expecting a full-on Edgar Wright film, while Wright himself aimed to deliver a faithful adaptation of the Stephen King novel - blending his signature energy, style, and tone with King’s storytelling. It sounds like he was trying to strike a balance between the two.

I have a gut feeling this film will become a misunderstood gem.

 

[DarkKnight88]

“Faithful adaptation of the Stephen King novel” is all I really need to hear, to be honest.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

It feels like many people were expecting a full-on Edgar Wright film, while Wright himself aimed to deliver a faithful adaptation of the Stephen King novel - blending his signature energy, style, and tone with King’s storytelling. It sounds like he was trying to strike a balance between the two.

I have a gut feeling this film will become a misunderstood gem.

What basis do you have to argue he actually achieved that? Or that lead to a good movie?

 

[Drizzle]

Honestly, it's been a while since I've watched it but Scott Pilgrim didn't really scream "Edgar Wright movie" to me either and there's nothing wrong with that film.

 

[SJD]

What basis do you have to argue he actually achieved that? Or that lead to a good movie?

I’m basing this on what I’ve heard from people who’ve both read the 1982 novel and seen the new film - they say it’s a much closer adaptation of Stephen King’s original work. Having read the novel myself, I can say the 1987 movie strayed far from what King wrote. In fact, as a fan of the book, I’d call that version a poor adaptation even though it's a fun 80s action movie.

From what I’ve read so far, it seems Edgar Wright set out to stay true to the source material while blending in his own high-energy tone and signature visual style. However, many are saying this version feels more like a typical Hollywood action film than a “pure” Edgar Wright movie, which might explain some of the divided reactions.

I haven’t seen the film yet - I will on Thursday - but I have a feeling it’ll be better appreciated over time. Maybe I’ll be wrong, but that’s my gut feeling at the moment.

 

[Shinobi Shaw]

Would you guys judge me if I told you The Running Man is one of the rare Schwarzenegger movies that I've yet to see?

Definitely want to check this remake out though.

 

[SJD]

e of the rare Schwarzenegger movies that I've yet to see?

Definitely want to check this remake out though

Not at all. It's a fun film - violent, brainless action and cheesy one liners. However, I wouldn't call the 2025 film a remake - it's a new adaption of the 1982 novel.

 

[Kane52630]

Would you guys judge me if I told you The Running Man is one of the rare Schwarzenegger movies that I've yet to see?

 

[DarkKnight88]

Would you guys judge me if I told you The Running Man is one of the rare Schwarzenegger movies that I've yet to see?

Enjoy!

 

[Spider-Fan]

Honestly, it's been a while since I've watched it but Scott Pilgrim didn't really scream "Edgar Wright movie" to me either and there's nothing wrong with that film.

Scott Pilgrim def screamed Edgar Wright to me, so can't agree there

 

[OrbOfConfusion]

I still think Last Night in Soho feels the least Edgar Wright-like film that he's done, and I don't mean as a negative. If you didn't know going into it that he directed it, I'm sure many would not even know that he did.

 

[squeekness]

“Faithful adaptation of the Stephen King novel” is all I really need to hear, to be honest.

Agreed. The one they made all those years ago was terrible and not really close to the original story.

 

[Drizzle]

Would you guys judge me if I told you The Running Man is one of the rare Schwarzenegger movies that I've yet to see?

Definitely want to check this remake out though.

I just saw it myself a few weeks ago and I can confirm Kane just showed you the best part.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

Would you guys judge me if I told you The Running Man is one of the rare Schwarzenegger movies that I've yet to see?

Definitely want to check this remake out though.

Watch it. It's awesome and sums up our currently political climate very well.

 

[Drizzle]

I just saw it myself a few weeks ago and I can confirm Kane just showed you the best part.

To clarify, it's not the ONLY good part but that line and Arnold's delivery is god tier.

 

[Kane52630]

I just saw it myself a few weeks ago and I can confirm Kane just showed you the best part.

Me every time I kick Sub-Zero's ass with Scorpion

 

[DarthSkywalker]

I’m basing this on what I’ve heard from people who’ve both read the 1982 novel and seen the new film - they say it’s a much closer adaptation of Stephen King’s original work. Having read the novel myself, I can say the 1987 movie strayed far from what King wrote. In fact, as a fan of the book, I’d call that version a poor adaptation even though it's a fun 80s action movie.

From what I’ve read so far, it seems Edgar Wright set out to stay true to the source material while blending in his own high-energy tone and signature visual style. However, many are saying this version feels more like a typical Hollywood action film than a “pure” Edgar Wright movie, which might explain some of the divided reactions.

I haven’t seen the film yet - I will on Thursday - but I have a feeling it’ll be better appreciated over time. Maybe I’ll be wrong, but that’s my gut feeling at the moment.

My question isn't what he attempted to do. My question is about whether it led to a good movie.

Directors try different things all the time. Scorsese, GDT, Spielberg, and Nolan are famous for doing it. What makes their change ups work so well is they do not become different directors. What makes them special is still there. It's still very clear it's their movie. Their voice.

If Wright was hired to make a generic action flick, I don't see the point. That sounds like hired gun work. There are better directors for such things and even then, it would get killed for being generic. Generic is a derogatory term in this regard.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

Me every time I kick Sub-Zero's ass with Scorpion

My bro and I have been yelling, "Hey Christmas tree" for longer then I remember.

 

[Drizzle]

Me experiencing all of those Arnie one-liners in The Running Man after hearing them for the first time years ago as part of a soundboard for prank calls

"Hello, cutie pie!"