Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards is convinced by The Running Man's charming but ruthless producer to enter the deadly competition game as a last resort. But Ben's defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite — and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall.
Edgar Wright
Director
Edgar Wright
Director
Glen Powell
Ben Richards
Josh Brolin
Dan Killian
Colman Domingo
Bobby Thompson
Lee Pace
Evan McCone
Michael Cera
Elton Parrakis
Emilia Jones
Amelia Williams
William H. Macy
Molie Jernigan
Daniel Ezra
Bradley Throckmorton
Jayme Lawson
Sheila Richards
Katy O'Brian
Jenni Laughlin
Martin Herlihy
Tim Jansky
Yes, "Nope" is definitely about the modern obsession with turning tragedy and horror into a spectacle for people’s enjoyment. But it's also about the power of looking, who has the right to look, and what happens to those who are looked upon.
Remakes. Reboots. Reinventions. Redundancy. It's the common practice in Hollywood of late, sometimes offering us victorious reimagining of what can be considered cinematic classics while also, more often, falling flat on their UN-imaginative faces in utter defeat and lackluster results. Admittedly, with this in mind, I went into the newest incarnation of "The War of the Roses" with typical trepidation and cautious optimism.
'The Menu' has a strong story. The 5 acts, which are defined by the courses, are an excellent subversion of the classic 5-act film structure.