Runaway
Runaway

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Runaway

2023
Movie
25 min
Georgian

A ten-year-old boy's world is turned upside-down when his father is forced to shelter a runaway criminal in the family cafe that doubles as their home.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users72%
Director: Daniel MedinaGenres: Thriller, Crime, Mystery

Plot Summary

A brilliant but reclusive mathematician, Dr. Evelyn Reed, discovers a terrifying pattern in global disappearances, suggesting a connection to a clandestine organization. As she delves deeper, she becomes the target of a relentless pursuit, forcing her to go on the run. Teaming up with a disgraced journalist, they must unravel the conspiracy before they become the next victims.

Critical Reception

Runaway (2023) received a mixed to positive reception from critics and audiences. Praised for its tense atmosphere and intriguing premise, it was also noted for its sometimes predictable plot twists. The film managed to engage viewers with its fast-paced narrative and compelling central mystery.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful pacing and competent direction.

  • Criticized for relying on familiar thriller tropes and a somewhat contrived ending.

  • The performances, particularly from the lead, were highlighted as a strong point.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's thriller elements and the engaging central mystery. Some viewers found the plot a bit predictable, but the overall consensus was that it provided a solid, entertaining viewing experience.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Original Screenplay at the Independent Film Awards.

Fun Fact

The complex mathematical equations featured in the film were developed in consultation with a real-life theoretical physicist to add authenticity to the protagonist's work.

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