The Running man

[DervVW]

Recently I've been playing with the tivo since its new to me... and long story short it seems to be recording films willy nilly, I of course have seen The Running man a long while ago but it was recorded by the tivo box so I gave it a nostalgic viewing...

Is it better than the hunger games? Of Course!

Is it almost a good prediction of the near near future, actually shockingly I might well be, have you seen the hysteria for xfactor and simon cowell? people more interested in a show than local politics, whilst you wonder about the corruption that goes on? Maybe I'm looking too deep?

[Pesty]

Just where did she hide that tape?

[Jasandjules]

Read the book.......

[jmorgan]

Book was rather dark if I remember. Not sure I have it anymore.

[DervVW]

Pesty said:

Just where did she hide that tape?

Doesnt take too much wonder, there aren't many places!

[Muzzer79]

And now, without further ado, it's time to start RUNNING!

[Mr GrimNasty]

"Killian, I'll be back" - you have to admire a man making so many films with only 1 line of dialogue.

[Beati Dogu]

It's a dreadful film and really not worth watching.

[goldblum]

jmorgan said:

Book was rather dark if I remember.

As were nearly all of SK's stories from his Bachman period. All very good stories as well, I particularly liked Roadwork and The Long Walk.

[neilski]

Beati Dogu said:

It's a dreadful film and really not worth watching.

Maybe not Arnie's best but have you seen the Colin Farell remake? Now that really was ste.

[DervVW]

neilski said:

Beati Dogu said:

It's a dreadful film and really not worth watching.

Maybe not Arnie's best but have you seen the Colin Farell remake? Now that really was ste.

You are thinking total recall

[grumbledoak]

Beati Dogu said:

It's a dreadful film and really not worth watching.

Rubbish. It is entertaining enough.


Unlike, say, Monsters University. Or a thousand other turds.

Edited by grumbledoak on Sunday 25th May 07:52

[DervVW]

grumbledoak said:

Beati Dogu said:

It's a dreadful film and really not worth watching.

Rubbish. It is entertaining enough.


Unlike, say, Monsters University. Or a thousand other turds.

Edited by grumbledoak on Sunday 25th May 07:52

Amen... take it as an 80s arnie film and its a good example

[rb5er]

Its a real classic

[226bhp]

The book is much better, although it maybe depends on which way round you do them. I did the book first.

[chris watton]

DervVW said:

grumbledoak said:

Beati Dogu said:

It's a dreadful film and really not worth watching.

Rubbish. It is entertaining enough.


Unlike, say, Monsters University. Or a thousand other turds.

Edited by grumbledoak on Sunday 25th May 07:52

Amen... take it as an 80s arnie film and its a good example

Amen +1

It still is fun to watch, with its tongue firmly in cheek - and with Arnold at his zenith.

[Jasandjules]

goldblum said:

As were nearly all of SK's stories from his Bachman period. All very good stories as well, I particularly liked Roadwork and The Long Walk.

Oh yes the Long Walk is about as dark as it can get.

I read the book before seeing the film, that kind of confused me when I saw the movie.

As for bad, you must be kidding, it is a classic!?!? What happened to Buzz Saw? He had to split........
I'll be back - Only in a Re-Run........

[Mastodon2]

It's a great film.

[soad]

A Golden Oldie.

[Halb]

The Running Man is a classic.
Hampered by it's tech of the day.
It is one of those things that in my head may benefit from a reboot...if the originals hard edge and satire can be kept. Not seen it but Robocop seems to be a great example of updating a classic satire leaving out the satire. Maybe Charlie Brooker should write it?

226bhp said:

The book is much better, although it maybe depends on which way round you do them. I did the book first.

I believe it does.