Range Runners
Range Runners

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Range Runners

2020
Movie
111 min
English

A woman thru-hiking an isolated trail runs into trouble when her pack is hijacked by two men hiding out in the woods, desperate and on the run. Now, stranded and left to fend for herself, she has a choice: crawl back to her normal life in defeat, or push forward and take back what was stolen from her.

Insights

IMDb5.3/10
Director: Debs PatersonGenres: Action, Adventure, Thriller

Plot Summary

Two teenagers, on the run from their pasts, find themselves in a dangerous game of cat and mouse in the remote South African wilderness. Their desperate escape turns into a fight for survival when they stumble upon a deadly secret. Pursued by ruthless hunters, they must rely on their wits and each other to make it out alive.

Critical Reception

Range Runners received mixed reviews, with critics often highlighting its suspenseful nature and scenic South African backdrop, but some found the plot predictable and character development lacking. The action sequences were generally praised, but the overall impact was divisive.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praiseworthy for its tense atmosphere and survival elements.

  • Criticized for a somewhat formulaic narrative and underdeveloped characters.

  • The South African setting is effectively utilized to enhance the thriller aspect.

Google audience: Audience reception for Range Runners is not widely available through Google's review system, making it difficult to summarize specific user sentiments.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in the stunning, yet challenging, landscapes of South Africa, providing a visually striking backdrop for the survival thriller.

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