"Run": Movie Review
Written By Alex Greenbaum
As director/writer Aneesh Chaganty achieved with his prior film "Searching", his second feature film "Run" encapsulates what M. Night Shyamalan used to achieve in his earlier days of film ("Sixth Sense", "Signs"). A realistically horrifying circumstance surrounded by psychological torment makes Chaganty's formula work so exceedingly well. Combined with engaging performances by Sarah Paulson and Kiera Allen (a real-life disabled actress) and tight script by Chaganty and Sev Ohanian is what propels its material.
A disabled girl (Allen) learns about her mother's (Paulson) sinister secret.
The taught direction, tense cinematography (Hillary Spera), and perfect Hitchcockian mood complement its fast-paced tone. And the consistent snappiness and quick-witted dialogue become increasingly intelligent as the twists and turns present themselves. It's not only an entertaining, edge-of-your-seat thriller but a deep analysis of the human condition. Considering its short length and limited budget, there's an impressive amount of depth supported by the scenery and production design to feel connected to the characters rather quickly.
While "Run" sometimes goes off the wall with some off-key dialogue, there isn't enough of it to water down its bigger moments. There's a lot more right with Chaganty's execution than wrong and it will thrill audiences from beginning to end. Here's hoping to a world where more high-quality, low-budget horror films can be this refreshing.
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