Run (I) (2020) User Reviews

Bad medicine.

[Sleepin_Dragon · 8/10 · 9 April 2021]

Sara Paulson and Kiera Allen combine beautifully to play mother and daughter in this twisted thriller. A young, disabled girl is convinced that her mother is hiding a dark secret, surely there's a reason why she's shut away from the outside world.

After a slow start, it opens up very nicely, it's twisted, and will definitive you vibes if Misery.

It is slow to start, but as it develops, it really does gather momentum, and ends with a dramatic climax. You will need to suspend your disbelief, as most of the events are thoroughly non believable, however it is the land of make believe, take it for what it is.

I love Sara Paulson, and this is another example of what a fine actress and is. She knows only too well how to play the psycho role incredibly well.

Very good, 8/10.

Misery in all but Name...

[Xstal · 7/10 · 21 December 2020]

An innovative variation on a theme, that will keep you engaged with some ratcheted tension buttressed through two excellent performances from Sarah Paulson and Kiera Allen. Does require the odd leap of faith and occasional suspension of belief but by no means the worst film from the genre you're likely to encounter.

Really Fun and Well Made

[Neon_Gold · 8/10 · 29 November 2020]

This was such a good thriller. I think it was one of the most effective ones that i have seen this year.

It was defiantly a fun, hour and a half popcorn fun movie but i think it was just that little bit extra too. The filmmaking was above that for me. It just had that little bit of extra care put into it and i think it made all the difference.

The acting was really great from both of the leads. I was really impressed with Kiera Allen. This was her debut film and i think this will net her even more roles because she was fantastic.

I found the score really great too. It really worked together with the script and filmmaking to really get you into the film. I appreciated it.

You should definitely watch this, its really fun, supper quick and well made.

A rather intense and entertaining thriller...

[paul_haakonsen · 6/10 · 7 January 2021]

I hadn't heard about the 2020 "Run" from writers Aneesh Chaganty and Sev Ohanian prior to getting to sit down to watch it. I looked it up on IMDb just before watching it, hoping to get an idea what I was in for; so I read the synopsis for the movie, but not any reviews.

Normally I am not one to watch an abundance of thrillers, because the genre tends to be pretty much a dime a dozen, but still with the chance given to sit down to watch this particular movie, I did so.

And I will say that director Aneesh Chaganty definitely delivered an entertaining movie. The storyline presented in the movie was one that had me thoroughly entertained, and I enjoyed how the writers kept me in the dark, letting me guess as to what was really going on. And director Aneesh Chaganty managed to reveal more and more of the actual happenings in small bits and pieces, which definitely left me wanting for more, and it was such a good sensation when it dawns upon you what is actually happening.

"Run" is a movie that is driven by some great acting performances by the two leads; that being Sarah Paulson (playing Diane, the mom) and Kiera Allen (playing Chloe, the disabled daughter). And since there weren't all that many people in the movie, the pressure of delivering was bigger for the leads, but they mustered this with excellence.

The build up of the storyline is good and keeps you wanting more, and I like how the director just gradually feeds you bits and pieces of the storyline, as it makes for a very intense movie.

I was definitely entertained by "Run" and it is a movie that was well-worth taking the time to sit down and watch. The ending of the movie, though, was just rubbish - pardon my bluntness here. But that ending was just ridiculous; and no, I am not revealing it, as you have to experience it yourself.

My rating of "Run" lands on a well-deserved six out of ten stars.

Suspenseful and creepy on a different level.

[paulclaassen · 6/10 · 21 January 2021]

'Run' is a well crafted, tense thriller that hits you with shocking twist upon shocking twist.

What happens when you suddenly don't trust your mom anymore, after she has lovingly taken care of you for 17 years? 'Run' explores this - with nail-biting suspense! This was creepy on a completely different level. The film's protagonist is Chloe, a paraplegic (excellently portrayed by real-life wheelchair bound actress Kiera Allen). Whenever a thriller features a character with a disability (or pregnant woman) the suspense is automatically elevated. 'Run' became more intense and suspenseful with every scene.

Once the characters are set up, it doesn't take long before events take a turn for the worse, and Chloe realizes she's a prisoner within the confines of her own home. I don't want to do any spoilers, so I'm not going to delve too deep into the story. This is one of those movies where the ending couldn't come soon enough. Not because I didn't like it, but because it was so nerve wrecking that I could hardly contain my curiosity to see how it would end. Amazingly, the film simply never loses momentum. This is a rather disturbing psychological thriller, and one of the must-see films of 2020 (if you're into thrillers).

Kiera Allan brilliantly carries the film, and Sarah Paulsen is superb as the mother, Diane. I thought 'Run' was excellent.

Would I watch it again? Yes.

I was on the edge of my seat the entire time.

[duongthanhvan · 7/10 · 30 December 2020]

If you're looking for a thrilling and suspenseful experience, this is the right movie for you. The plot twist isn't that dramatic but the plot just keeps drawing you in. Sarah Paulson's acting is world class, and the actress who played the daughter was super convincing as well. I also loved how the scenery was complimenting the gloomy aura of this film. Highly reccommend.

nice little film

[SnoopyStyle · 7/10 · 24 November 2020]

Diane Sherman (Sarah Paulson) is an overly protective mother to homeschooled wheelchair-bound teenager Chloe (Kiera Allen). Chloe grows suspicious of the pill her mother gives her.

This is a nice little simple psychological horror. The script has a few minor flaws but I can deal with that. The pharmacist is way too stupid. It could have been fixed if she calls social services. That could have led to a tense scene when a social worker comes knocking at the door. Another scene is breaking the window. It's very unlikely to work and she could have just hit it with something like a hammer. When Chloe conveniently discovers everything, it would be more intense if she tries to placate her mother. Newcomer Kiera Allen is actually a pretty good actress and I would like her to try changing gears in her characterization. All in all, this is nice but it could be even better. It needs a bit more mystery. It could be smarter but it's still pretty good.

Kept me engaged & anxious!

[dejavuicutooo · 8/10 · 20 November 2020]

I love Sara Paulson and she always delivers. Of course, it seems alot like Gyspy & DeeDee story, but it's not exactly the same. It's what also makes the movie that much more thrilling, to know it actually happened and happens more then we think.Either way, it's a very good and a definite must watch, especially during quarantine if you like thrillers! I am sure you will enjoy this movie, it doesn't get boring or leave you feeling as if the ending was missing something.

Put your brain aside and enjoy

[giorgosstefanidis · 7/10 · 24 November 2020]

Run is a very good thriller . It has amazing acting from both the actresses . Sarah Paulson was creepy and the girl who played her daughter ( can't remember her name ) was spectacular !! This movie is thrilling and tense but it fails on one major factor . The plot . It's filled with plot holes some minor and some major . That's why you have to put your brain aside for this movie . Nonetheless , it's a great movie

Acting > Substance

[un_kind · 5/10 · 2 December 2020]

Sarah Paulson gives an incredible performance (as always) which kept me entertained through the entirety of the movie, however once it ended I found myself thinking..."that was kind of garbage."

It was just okay.

[nunya6552 · 6/10 · 21 November 2020]

Sarah Paulson is my favorite, but this film isn't her best. I waited for months for this to come out and I'm left wondering why I was so excited. The trailer gave everything away. You knew the whole story before it even started. There was little to no character development and everything just felt like it was 0-100 with no pacing whatsoever. Also, the makeup department for Sarah's final look-the hell were you guys on when you came up with this? I actually laughed when I saw her.

It was an okay movie. One that you'd be pissed if you spent money on. Same old story, same old acting. Also, nobody knows how to act an asthma attack.

Meh

[doomprodigy · 6/10 · 19 April 2022]

It wasnt terrible movie, but it wasnt great either, it felt like they wrote it, rewrote parts as it went along. The only saving grace was the brilliant acting and the Stephen King references.

Motherly misery.

[Pjtaylor-96-138044 · 7/10 · 5 April 2021]

'Run (2020)' is centred on a wheelchair-bound teenager who, on the cusp of going to college, begins to suspect that her mother is hiding a sinister secret. For much of its runtime, it plays out as a sort of low-key (or, perhaps, 'realistic') mystery focused primarily on its lead character's increasingly cunning means of uncovering the truth. After a certain point, though, it dips into much more generic territory and takes the form of a much more formulaic thriller. After this point, the motivation of a certain character slips from 'almost understandable' to 'downright insane' and it loses almost all sense of nuance and, even, realism. Basically, there's a definitive villain who - despite having suffered trauma and clearly being in need of psychological help - doesn't feel like they can ever be redeemed. Naturally, this is a lot less interesting than what the film initially sets up. However, the picture manages to move past its mistakes because it's constantly exploring new angles of its generic events. A large part of that is thanks to the fact that it focuses on a disabled character (portrayed by a real wheelchair user), a perspective not often seen in cinema of any kind. She's smart, capable and resourceful; it's incredibly satisfying to see her overcome the increasingly difficult obstacles in her path. The flick is suspenseful and tense when it needs to be, taking cues from films such as 'Misery (1990)' to keep its audience right where it wants them to be. It's really entertaining, actually. It just trips over itself every now and again. It's ultimately rather generic in a lot of ways, which is a tad frustrating since it's so distinct and progressive in others. Still, it's a strong entry in its genre. It might not reinvent the wheel, but at least it shows it from another angle. 7/10.

An Underwhelming Sophomore Effort From Aneesh Chaganty

[CinemaClown · 26 November 2020]

From the writer-director of Searching comes another neatly crafted, briskly paced & delightfully atmospheric mystery-thriller that makes fab use of its genre elements to deliver the chills. Run steadily ratchets up the tension & only gets more suspenseful as plot progresses but the story also loses its sure footing in the final act and fails to separate itself from the crowd.

Co-written & directed by Aneesh Chaganty, where his feature film debut dazzled us with its originality, unpredictability & edge-of-the-seat storytelling, this sophomore effort only gets bogged down by our own familiarity with the setup. Still, there are several tense & thrilling scenarios in store here and the plot sustains its grip on the viewers for the most part. However, the payoff isn't rewarding enough.

It doesn't take long for the main plot to surface. It actually does a tad too early when more time should've been devoted to make the mother-daughter bonding feel real & authentic before sowing the seeds of doubt & suspicion in our protagonist. Acting is impressive from both Sarah Paulson & Kiera Allen, for the former is believable as the crazy mom while the latter renders every facet of her character's physicality with precision to steal the show.

Overall, Run is a competently constructed example of its genre(s) that manages to keep us invested in the outcome despite the predictable storyline but unfortunately fails to stick the landing in the final moments to wrap up on a fulfilling note. The finale still works, albeit in a formulaic & generic way. Underwhelming when compared to Chaganty's previous feature, Run is still far from a disaster and a slight adjustment in expectations should yield a satisfying enough experience for most, if not all.

Good Thriller !!!

[connorwiggins-02110 · 7/10 · 20 November 2020]

Went into this movie with no expectations , didn't watch the trailer either , the film does seem to be a little slow at first but builds the tension more and more as the film goes on , has a few twists in that I didn't expect , has a good ending also , without giving away any spoilers I recommend you give this film a watch, I was pleased 👍👍

Sarah Paulson actually scared me!

[cartervanh · 9/10 · 21 November 2020]

I am so used to seeing Sarah Paulson portray the victim, I've never taken any of her dangerous and frightening roles seriously until this one! I was literally terrified of her performance in this movie , but I still cared for her character in a way. Kudos to the young actress who played Chloe in this movie, very well done. I give this 9/10 I found it to be a solid thrilling ride that has some heart to it!

you don't even know that you don't know

[lee_eisenberg · 7/10 · 23 December 2020]

There have been quite a few thrillers about people who aren't what they seem, but Aneesh Chaganty's "Run" is still enjoyable. Originally planned for a theatrical release, it got postponed due to a certain pandemic, so it aired on Hulu. Sarah Paulson plays a mom who just might have a few skeletons in her closet. There were some clever tricks played throughout the movie, even if they wouldn't have gone exactly as depicted.

Not a great movie, but watchable.

A solid, well-done thriller.

[gabogrance · 8/10 · 20 November 2020]

Sarah Paulson and Kiera Allen (in her acting debut) provide us with great perfomances, a very special dynamic duo that for that alone is worth watching the movie. Both are the best of the film. The script, by Aneesh Chaganty (also the director) and Sev Ohanian, is good enough to get to know and develop the two characters, find out what the problem is and reach the climax. It may be a simple story, but it is still excellent. Finally, what every thriller needs, a good scoring, is achieved in this film thanks to the talented Torin Borrowdale. Without a doubt one of the high points of the film. It's a light and exciting ride that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Tense

[gbill-74877 · 7/10 · 3 October 2021]

Derivative of other stories and doesn't break any new ground, but it's suitably tense, and gets fine performances from Sarah Paulson and Kiera Allen.

Worth a watch

[ethanjjacobs · 6/10 · 13 April 2021]

If your looking for a horror movie on Netflix this is the best your going to get. There selection of horror movies are terrible. But I quite enjoyed this one. If your willing to get past the obvious flaws and don't question the movie to much then it will be quite enjoyable. A really great thing about this movie is Sarah paulson's acting. So good.

I'd give this movie a 6.4/10. So it's pretty close to a 7.

Run.

[JoBloTheMovieCritic · 7/10 · 30 November 2020]

8/10 - with tremendous performances from Sarah Paulson and Kiera Allen, this horror-thriller proves Aneesh Chaganty (and the rest of his team responsible for this and 2018's Searching) is a new great of the genre

Very good but...

[sssnaky-856-782861 · 7/10 · 10 September 2022]

Love the acting and the story. Was on edge for the back end of it. I know that it's based on an actual story and they don't fallow it but get the premise right. My only complaint is that the ending shot destroys the main character. I would of gone an other way with it. And there is a few things that made me say "why are you not just doing this or saying that." Witch I get it's to keep the movie going but it did take me out of it a couple time.

All in all, well worth the watch. If you are looking for a thriller well done.

Now for some reason I need to have 600 character to submit. So stop reading now cause I am just rambling for no good reason. Maybe I should make dinner soon.

they both deserve oscars...

[alterigo · 7/10 · 3 April 2021]

Why don't they appreciate such movies... such movies are so tense and enjoyable to watch... and the acting is sooo goood...

Chloe's challenges

[danybur · 7/10 · 4 April 2021]

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Run is a psychological thriller with a hint of horror that presents some scenes of extraordinary tension, posed and solved with ingenuity. The film sports a suspense that never wanes, but clearly wins when it focuses on its disabled protagonist and the challenges he faces (a notable portrayal of newcomer Kiera Allen) and becomes more conventional in the scenes they share with his mother (Sarah Paulson).

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Review

Run begins with a disturbing prologue: Diane (Sarah Paulson) observing her newborn daughter and warning herself of the illnesses and disabilities she will suffer.

An ellipsis leads us to Diane and her teenage daughter Chloe (Kiera Allen) living in a comfortable and secluded house. Both have incorporated the routines derived from the treatment of the various pathologies of Chloe, who is anxiously waiting for an acceptance email to start her university life. But the young woman will soon begin to enter the terrain of doubts and mistrust.

Aneesh Chaganty's film starts from the psychological drama to delve into the thriller with hints of terror, with a suspense that does not wane. The best parts of the film are those by Chloe, with an exceptional performance by newcomer Kiera Allen. The psychic and physical challenges that the plot poses to the young woman are thoughtfully posed and resolved through situations that generate a lot of tension; these scenes constitute the best of the film (the soundtrack, at times, accompanies very well). But the story becomes more conventional and even melodramatic in the sections where Chloe interacts with her mother.

As often happens lately in many films that begin with good plans and well-constructed and dosed initial sections, at times in this one the credible one is in danger of being shipwrecked, even in the case of a genre film. And unnecessarily, too.

However, in the final section, the director and the script somehow achieve a synthesis, successfully reconciling all aspects of a film that brings together more than one topic from the Stephen King universe.

Suspenseful, glad I didn't pay attention to the complaining negative reviews.

[deloudelouvain · 8/10 · 26 November 2020]

Once again I come to the conclusion I can't trust the negative reviews on here as after watching Run I just think the opposite of those reviews. I wanted to watch an engaging mysterious thriller story and that's exactly what I got, so no I won't complain about Run. There is a constant high suspense what keeps you very focussed on the movie. Sarah Paulson and Kiera Allen both did a great job playing their characters. Run is one of those movies I wished they made more of, one with a good entertaining story, a nice pace so you never get bored, a good soundtrack and more than capable actors. Perfect movie for a nice cinema evening!