Edgar Wright's adaptation of Stephen King's The Running Man, starring Glen Powell, is praised as a powerful and unexpectedly moving film despite its potentially divisive tone and fast-paced editing. While functioning as an entertaining action film, it also serves as a poignant satire on contemporary American society, critiquing the power dynamics between the wealthy elite and the impoverished. The movie uses absurdist comedy, through scenarios and characters like Michael Cera's revolutionary and Daniel Ezra's conspiracy theorist, to deliver sharp political commentary without being preachy. Glen Powell delivers a strong performance as Ben Richards, a desperate father in a bleak world, supported by an excellent cast including Josh Brolin and Colman Domingo. The film's unique pacing and blending of comedy with dark themes effectively convey its message, making it a "brutal political commentary" wrapped in a wild story.[1]

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