The Running Man (2025): An Exhausting & Disappointing Slog

Remaking a cult classic is always a gamble. Remaking the 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger vehicle The Running Man—a film beloved for its cheese, charisma, and over-the-top violence—requires a bold vision. Director Edgar Wright (Baby Driver, Shaun of the Dead) attempts to pivot back toward the original Stephen King (Richard Bachman) novel, delivering a grimier, more satirical [...]