The movie *Run* is a tense psychological thriller centered on an unsettling relationship—a mother’s intense fixation on her daughter who lives with a disability. Although the narrative's trajectory becomes apparent around the middle point, solid acting and a feeling of constant suspense hold your attention right up to its surprising conclusion. A few issues with how things fit together in the plot lessen the sense of…

I thought the movie was pretty decent in general, but it felt like the instances of manipulation and emotional abuse were obvious from early on. It's possible the director meant for this to be apparent, as a way of illustrating how chloe has been struggling with these kinds of experiences throughout her life. The plot development near the very end did take me by surprise, which I appreciated. There’s also a part of m…

It feels like ages since I’ve encountered a family-centered thriller this captivating, especially considering the time that's passed during the pandemic. In *Run*, tensions rise between a mother and daughter as the younger woman begins to question her mother’s health. The film keeps you guessing about what’s really going on, and then it throws some unexpected twists your way. It certainly lives up to expectations and…

Aneesh Chaganty’s Searching proved he was a director-screenwriter worth watching, and Run further establishes him as one of today's most skilled filmmakers from a technical standpoint. He has a clear gift for creating suspense that carries throughout the film. This second movie doesn’t disappoint. The story is exactly the kind of setup I like in thrillers, and Chaganty and Sev Ohanian’s writing includes extended s…