Review of The Runner (1999) by Harris G — 10 Aug 2015
I attended the sneak preview last night in the New York, and I was impressed. I always appreciate films that juxtapose important issues with a fictional human element. The Runner successfully did that, mixing a documentary insight into the BP oil spill's effects while also remaining a character study of a corrupt politician.
This film came at the right time - the spill happened 5 years ago, and people have forgotten about the trauma it caused. I hope this film reminds people of the spill's lasting effects. Nicolas Cage is a mesmerizing actor, who has done a ton of crap lately, but here he displayed that he can still act.
Similar to Joe, Cage strayed away from his typical madman role, playing a vulnerable and human version of Frank Underwood (House of Cards). There are a few other good character actors in this, especially Peter Fonda.
The movie runs on the short side - it's definitely worth a watch.
This review of The Runner (1999) was written by Harris G on 10 Aug 2015.
The Runner has generally received mixed reviews.
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