Review of The Running Man (1987) by Patrick F — 01 Jun 2010

A disappointing and not terribly fun Schwarzenegger flick. It feels more like a video game with several boss battles than a film. Too bad.

This review of The Running Man (1987) was written by Patrick F on 01 Jun 2010.

The Running Man has generally received positive reviews.

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