In 2017 the economy across the entire world has crashed. Everything such as food and resources like oil- is in limited supply. The Police and the Military have power and control, making all the rules. This government also owns and maintains TV programs, including a disgusting game called The Running Man, which is currently the highest-rated show in history. The Running Man is a live broadcast where selected individuals must attempt to stay alive while running from multiple murderers. Any form of resistance against the state has remained secret. After refusing orders to kill many unarmed women and children, an officer of the law named Ben Richards (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is forced to step down and be framed for a crime he never committed. Having served eighteen months in prison, he decides to escape with some of his newly made friends. However, Ben’s freedom is short-lived. The Running Man is failing to keep its ratings, and Damon Killian (Richard Dawson), the man in charge of the show and its host, is forced to seek other methods to keep the show alive. After seeing Ben’s escape on television, he requests that Ben be captured and become the newest contestant. Now, Ben is thrown into a game filled with twisted horror and dangerous killers who all thirst for murder. While obtaining freedom is the aim of the game, Damon, the host of The Running Man, has zero intentions of letting Ben survive and escape. Can Ben outsmart and defeat each killer, and more importantly, can Ben find a way to escape and gain his freedom once again? Combining many genres, including action, thriller, sci-fi and comedy (especially when it comes from the many cheesy one-liners from Arnold Schwarzenegger), The Running Man is a fun time. The first act also moves at an incredible pace, and it doesn't take long until we see our leading hero forced to play a deadly game on TV. Sci-fi concepts and visuals are a huge strength here. The film is highly creative in many areas; after all, it is set in the so-called future year of 2017. The world has dark tones, and some aspects are highly futuristic, including the clothing the many characters wear throughout. The Running Man as a game itself is straightforward but, again, creative. While movie lovers have seen this done many times by now, this was exciting and fresh in 1987. Beginning with a basic premise of our leading hero being wrongly accused instantly helps the audience to support Ben. Ben is likable, but I can’t deny that many of the corny and cheesy one-liners will make audiences laugh or frown. I found the many one-liners funny, and Arnold Schwarzenegger adds a fun touch to all seriousness and gritty violence. I can’t deny that some lines are poorly delivered but again, I can’t help but laugh at the film trying to be serious with its dialogue, especially when Ben is first seen on screen. Overall, filled with exciting elements of sci-fi and gritty action, The Running Man delivers highly brainless time. Naturally, the best part of this film is the many cheesy one-liners from actor Arnold Schwarzenegger. He is likable throughout, plus there are many scenes filled with fun action, sci-fi and, most importantly, violence. Being set in the future, the film is also loaded with great concepts and creative aspects. Are you seeking a brainless film with plenty of quotable one-liners, a corny soundtrack and gore? Run to your local retailer, and pick this one up. * This review has been written for Sanity. For more reviews from Walkden Entertainment, check out the link here: www.walkdenentertainment.com