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The Running Man (2025) - Movie Review

The Afternoon Tune · Dec 2, 2025 · 25m

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The Running Man (2025) - Movie Review. Hello, tune squad! On this episode of The Afternoon Tune, we’re reviewing The Running Man (2025), Edgar Wright’s bold and stylish new take on the classic Stephen King novel. Starring Glen Powell, this film marks the second adaptation of King’s dystopian thriller—so how does it stack up against the original story and the 1987 Schwarzenegger cult classic? In this review, we break down: 🏃‍♂️ Edgar Wright’s direction and signature style 🎭 Glen Powell’s performance as the new Ben Richards 📚 How faithful this version is to Stephen King’s novel 🎥 The action, world-building, and social commentary 🤔 Does this remake justify its existence? Whether you’re a Stephen King fan, an Edgar Wright enthusiast, or just curious about how this reimagining turned out, we’ve got you covered. 👍 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more movie reviews, trailer reactions, and pop-culture breakdowns! The Afternoon Tune’s Links: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheAfternoonTune_/featured Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/afternoontune FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheAfternoonTune/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-afternoon-tune/id1532847556 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/7odRgqkr65eD1XYYTKiEOe?si=0M_t1hARSsiPe1pLn_MKqw&nd=1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theafternoontune IG: https://www.instagram.com/theafternoontune/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@theafternoontune Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/theafternoontune.bsky.social #edgarwright #glenpowell #therunningman

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