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This weekend’s lineup centers on Onslaught in theaters, with Fall 2: Deadpoint also opening; viewers can rent I Want Your Sex and stream The Runner on Prime Video, with additional streaming and theatrical picks highlighted for fans of action-horror, survival thrillers, and offbeat comedies.
Gal Gadot's new Amazon Prime Original, 'The Runner,' has received overwhelmingly negative reviews, landing a 9% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics describe the film as a generic and uninspired action thriller that fails to capitalize on its star power or high-concept premise.
Gal Gadot’s new action thriller, 'The Runner,' has become the number one movie on Prime Video, despite receiving overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics. The 84-minute film, which went straight to streaming, features Gadot as a prosecutor forced to run across London to save her kidnapped son. While audiences are embracing the film, critics have panned it for its derivative plot, weak script, and Gadot’s stiff performance, with the movie currently sitting at 9% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Amazon’s new thriller 'The Runner' has received harsh reviews for its illogical plot and lackluster lead performance. The film follows a woman forced to run across London to save her kidnapped son, but critics argue the premise is flawed and the execution is dull.
The Runner, a 2026 thriller directed by Kevin Macdonald, premiered on Prime Video on September 2, 2026. The film follows Maia, a high-powered London attorney played by Gal Gadot, who must sprint across the city to save her kidnapped son while obeying cryptic commands from a mysterious hacker. While the production utilized innovative camera techniques, including a camera operator on roller skates, critical reception has been largely negative, with reviewers citing weak acting, illogical geography, and a contrived plot.
The New York Times and The Guardian have issued largely negative reviews for the Amazon Prime Video thriller 'The Runner,' starring Gal Gadot. Both outlets criticize the film for its predictable plot, weak writing, and Gadot’s stiff performance, though they acknowledge the physical effort involved in the real-time running sequences. The film is described as a derivative entry in the 'real-time assassination' genre, failing to generate the necessary tension or emotional investment from the audience.
Amazon’s new thriller The Runner, starring Gal Gadot as a lawyer forced to jog across London while her son is held hostage, has been panned by critics for its poor pacing and absurd premise. Reviewer Jacob Oller of AV Club gave the film a D-, describing it as an unintentionally hilarious 'hate watch' that feels like a punishment rather than a movie. The 84-minute film, directed by Kevin Macdonald, features Gadot running for nearly an hour while communicating with a kidnapper via headset. While the plot involves a witness protection angle and a villain with omniscient tech powers, the execution is criticized for being incoherent and visually chaotic. The film’s absurdity, including Gadot crashing into pedestrians and stealing phones, turns the thriller into a comedic spectacle, though the script’s inconsistent logic and lack of tension make it a frustrating viewing experience.