Review of The Running Man (1987) by Christopher L — 04 May 2010

Its not a bad movie but nothing really put it over the top for me, i'd say im blasse about this one.

This review of The Running Man (1987) was written by Christopher L on 04 May 2010.

The Running Man has generally received positive reviews.

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