Based on a novel by Stephen King , arrives in theaters this weekend, and the first reviews are out now. Edgar Wright ( Baby Driver ) co-wrote and directed this version of the dystopian story, offering a more faithful adaptation than the 1987 sci-fi action film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger . Glen Powell leads the update as Ben Richards, the latest contestant in a deadly competition series. He is said to be one of the reasons to see what’s simply a fun popcorn movie, but many of the reviews argue that the ending is a disappointment.

Here’s what critics are saying about The Running Man :

Is it worth seeing purely for entertainment’s sake?

It’s one of the most crowd-pleasing pictures of the year.

— Aidan Kelley, Collider

It’s fun with a bucket of popcorn, hits a theme t

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