The Running Man (7.4/10)

I found the new The Running Man, starring Glen Powell, entertaining overall, but a bit too commercialized and overly dramatic for my taste. Still is an easy watch that was somewhat worthwhile for fun action scenes. With a stronger storyline and characters that relied less on inflated egos, it could have served as an interesting parallel to The Hunger Games. Unfortunately, it doesn’t quite get there, so I wouldn’t recommend going into it expecting that kind of comparison. I also don't know if Glen Powell was the right fit for this film, it made it seem tacky. "In the near future, "The Running Man" is the top-rated show on television, a deadly competition where contestants must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins. Desperate for money to save his sick daughter, Ben Richards is convinced by the show's ruthless producer to enter the game as a last resort. Ratings soon skyrocket as Ben's defiance, instincts and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite, as well as a threat to the entire system."