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Ready. Aim. Run.
Joey Gazelle (Paul walker) is a low-level mafia thug who finds himself in the middle of a drug-deal gone wrong in which a hail of gunfire and some dead undercover cops are the net results. Fleeing from the scene, Joey is charged with dispensing one of the steel revolvers used to kill the cops. Instead, he stashes the gun in his own basement, just in case he ever needs insurance against his own gang.
Unfortunately, Joey's 10-year old son, Nicky (Alex Neuberger), and his best friend Oleg (Cameron Bright), see where the weapon is hidden. Oleg, whose Russian mob-connected step-father is physically abusive towards him and his mother, steals the gun to exact revenge. This forces Joey to embark on a nightmarish 18 hour journey to locate Oleg and the gun before his own gang, the Russian mafia, or bad cop Detective Rydell (Chazz Palminteri) finds them or the true link between the gun and the crimes....
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Watched this with some trepidation. Gangsters, violence, yawn, been there, a am I really in the mood for another Tarantino clone? The beginning lived up to violent expectations but then something strange happened. By putting a child into jeopardy, and keeping him there for the duration of the movie, this director has produced a must-keep-watching gem. The film twists, turns, dives into adult fairy story, throws in some allusions to Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, bungs in a few hockey putts, and generally keeps you gripping the edge of your seat for its duration. Worth trying out. And in terms of plot construction, script etc - it was very good. Not Tarantino. Much darker. Probably more of a gripper if you are a parent but still - try it. You might like it.
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
I'll keep this review short, as the description covers most things, with a rather biased slant, of course.
However in this film, it lives up to expectations, with plenty of storyline, as with most crime-related films, a nice plot twist or 2 near the end (which I obviously wont spoil), and plenty of guns, corrupt cops, gangsters, all the cool things you'd expect to be in a movie.
It does get slightly random a couple of times, however to be honest, it remains mostly believable and always gripping.
All in all a great film, I personally loved it, it kept me glued to the screen all the way through, but it may not be to everyones taste. If you unsure, rent it first, but to be honest, its a good enough film to just buy.
However in this film, it lives up to expectations, with plenty of storyline, as with most crime-related films, a nice plot twist or 2 near the end (which I obviously wont spoil), and plenty of guns, corrupt cops, gangsters, all the cool things you'd expect to be in a movie.
It does get slightly random a couple of times, however to be honest, it remains mostly believable and always gripping.
All in all a great film, I personally loved it, it kept me glued to the screen all the way through, but it may not be to everyones taste. If you unsure, rent it first, but to be honest, its a good enough film to just buy.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Well this is a million miles from Paul Walkers normal roles in films. In this he plays a low member of a local mafia gang. After a gun used to kill some undercover bent cops goes missing he has to find it before his own gang, rival Russian mafia or the bent cops can also get their hands on it. Off we set on a frantic chase encoutering all sorts of local scum and low life in his search for the gun as it changes hands over the course of one night.
This is a tough gritty, dark film with plenty of swearing, violence. Not that far off in comparison to the likes of Goodfellas, Casino and the other violent gangstar films of the 90's. If you liked those you should like this, if your expecting the nice boy next door Paul Walker of Fast and the furious or Into the blue, you may be shocked. Overall a good film. 7/10
This is a tough gritty, dark film with plenty of swearing, violence. Not that far off in comparison to the likes of Goodfellas, Casino and the other violent gangstar films of the 90's. If you liked those you should like this, if your expecting the nice boy next door Paul Walker of Fast and the furious or Into the blue, you may be shocked. Overall a good film. 7/10
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Paul Walker at his best in a very tense crime thriller
Paul Walker's Joey is a henchman of junior mob figure Tommy (played with great charisma by Johnny Messner), and is with him when a drugs deal goes violently wrong. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Benminx
Paul Walker's greatest performance
This is Paul Walker's greatest performance, not hard to say that, his output is hardly box office gold. Read more
Published 13 months ago by ekb
RUNNING SCARED 2006
Brilliant film!!! great storyline, always something going on to keep you gripped and has a great twist to it! Definately worth a viewing.
Published 19 months ago by Tootsy
Oh yeah!
One hell of a movie! And unfortunately not as popular as it should be!
Great story and twists and it is worth it!
Great story and twists and it is worth it!
Published 20 months ago by timeca
Surprised at how good this is
This was really good, why can I not remember this being released in cinemas. It is probably under-rated because Paul Walker is in it, but he is really good in this and has proved... Read more
Published 21 months ago by K. Hulena
its got everything!
To start with, im not a Paul Walker film fan but going by the reviews i thought i'd give it a shot and im glad i did! Read more
Published 23 months ago by A. Murdoch
Review
Great Film (sepcially when you see Mr Walkers bum). Full on action with some gore, a real cliff hanger and a great twist at the end. Bit odd in one part but great all the same.
Published 23 months ago by hayley
alsome film
wat a film love it! its funny, actoin in places and shows some gd actin on paul walkers behalf
Published on 3 Mar 2010 by Joe Bradley
Excellent
WOW!
A real boot in the face bit of cinema.
Frantic, brutal, uncompromising in language and violence, superbly made so as to feel like a hyper-kinetic graphic novel... Read more
A real boot in the face bit of cinema.
Frantic, brutal, uncompromising in language and violence, superbly made so as to feel like a hyper-kinetic graphic novel... Read more
Published on 14 Aug 2009 by Dave
A fresh and exciting thriller
In `Running Scared' Paul Walker plays Joey, a low level mobster who has a gun in his possession that was used to kill some crooked cops in a drug deal gone wrong. Read more
Published on 11 Nov 2008 by KM
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