Run
Run

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Run

2012
Movie
81 min
Mandarin

Ma Nan and Xiaoyu are a couple who have been in love for many years. Ma Nan bought a property in the suburbs, just in time for Xiaoyu's birthday. So he called his colleagues and friends and the party was held in a cheerful atmosphere. Next door to Ma Nan's house lived a couple who often quarreled. The unusually loud noise aroused the curiosity of party-goers. They went next door together to find out, but unexpectedly found a terrifying and bloody murder scene. The apartment, which was originally sparsely populated, seems to have turned into a huge haunted house. Flickering lights, shrill screams, and maddened murders. A plague-like virus spreads freely in the apartment.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Oran 2012Genres: Thriller, Crime, Mystery

Plot Summary

A man wakes up in a hospital with amnesia and finds himself on the run from the police, who believe he committed a murder. As he pieces together fragments of his past, he realizes he may be in more danger than he initially thought. He must uncover the truth about his identity and the events leading up to his current predicament before it's too late.

Critical Reception

Run received a mixed reception from critics. While some praised its tense atmosphere and performances, others found the plot predictable and underdeveloped. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating the suspenseful elements while others were disappointed by the lack of originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful build-up and Eric Bana's committed performance.

  • Criticized for a convoluted plot and a lack of fresh ideas within the genre.

  • Some found the ending to be unsatisfying or too convenient.

Google audience: Google user reviews are scarce for this film, but general sentiment indicates that while some viewers enjoyed the thriller aspects and the lead actor's efforts, many found the narrative to be somewhat uninspired and predictable, failing to leave a lasting impression.

Fun Fact

Despite being an English-language film, 'Run' was filmed in Belfast, Northern Ireland, adding to its atmospheric setting.

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