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Early Reviews for Edgar Wright’s The Running Man Hail Thrills, Question the Finish

Critics praise the film's propulsive craft, with Colman Domingo emerging as the standout.

Overview

  • First reviews published on November 11 describe a fast-paced, crowd-pleasing action thriller led by Glen Powell.
  • Multiple outlets report a sagging final act and an anticlimactic ending, with some calling the satire and character development uneven.
  • Wright’s take is described as more faithful to Stephen King’s 1982 novel than the 1987 film, updated with AI-fabrication and online conspiracy themes.
  • The movie opens November 12 in UK cinemas and November 14 in US theaters, carries an R rating, and runs 133 minutes.
  • Colman Domingo’s show host draws standout notices, with attention also for Josh Brolin, Lee Pace and Michael Cera in key supporting roles.