A high-powered attorney must race through London to save her abducted son while following cryptic commands from a mysterious caller.

Sheex says: Kevin Macdonald’s *The Runner* stumbles from its very first sprint, a thoroughly disappointing Action, Drama, Thriller. Gal Gadot, Aaron Gill, and Pierre Bergman are utterly wasted, their performances flatlining despite the high stakes. The supposed chemistry between the leads is nonexistent, leaving every interaction feeling forced and unconvincing. This film’s central premise, a mother racing through London, quickly devolves into a series of baffling decisions. The plot, a convoluted mess, consistently undermines any potential for genuine tension. Viewers will find themselves questioning the characters' motivations at every turn, if they can even discern them. Macdonald’s direction, usually a strength, feels uninspired and detached here. Ultimately, *The Runner* offers little in the way of entertainment, a truly grueling experience. It’s a film that promises a thrilling chase but delivers only a tedious crawl. Avoid this one; it’s a marathon of missteps.