            
              The Running Man. It didn't make a lot of buzz, but it's a fairly faithful adaptation of one of my favorite Bachman books from one of my favorite directors: Edgar Wright (The Cornetto Trilogy).

[–] kinkles@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I love the concept of a character too pissed off to die. Reminds me of DOOM.

[–] muxika@piefed.muxika.org 1 points 3 weeks ago

I think there are some connections between the protagonist of The Running Man and Doomguy (Flynn Taggart, in the novels). The reason he's thrown into the games is the same reason Doomguy is sent to Mars in the games.

[–] Albbi@lemmy.ca 3 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

I enjoyed The Long Walk for the same reason. Very faithful adaptation of my favourite Bachman book, although I am hoping for a director's cut. I didn't see any trailers before watching so I was very surprised and pleased to see who the actor for The Major was. The interactions between all the kids is just great.

So you enjoyed the remake of The Running Man over the Schwarzenegger version? Or was it just a different beast?

[–] Angryhumanoid@fedinsfw.app 3 points 3 weeks ago

Not op but different beast. The new one has plenty of action but much better crafted than Arnie. Love me some over the top action but the new one is much more grounded, not as dark as the book, a really good balance and I liked it a lot.

[–] LadyButterfly@reddthat.com 1 points 3 weeks ago

I thought the long walk was excellent but it's so sad I can never watch it again

[–] LadyButterfly@reddthat.com 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

How bleak is it? King is often bleak AF

[–] Rubisco@slrpnk.net 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I wouldn't go so far as to call it bleak. (Threads is bleak.) It's intense; had to pause it a few times while watching it, but it isn't without encouragement or hope. Just...very much so a movie released in 2025.

[–] LadyButterfly@reddthat.com 3 points 3 weeks ago

Great thanks I might give it a whirl

[–] PoorYorick@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago

There aren't a lot of movies that make me want to stand up in the theater and shout "Hell yeah", but this was one of them.

It was a great adaptation and evoked visceral reactions from me at times.