A Disappointing Continuation

It's a movie as timely as it is provocative and amazingly, for much of its running time, it is weirdly funny.

Worth seeing just to witness how winsome it is.

It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties. It's a feast for the eyes. But what really makes this dramedy work is the acting.

what is this movie about anyway? thousands of hollywood movies were made about gamblers, western gamblers, futuristic gamblers, betting money, horse racing, foot-ball games,...and what is the new thing about this one? nothing.this is a nothing-movie, about nothing.

Yes, there have been quite a number of films ranging from drama's to comedies on the subject of gambling. But, The Runner is a cut above the rest. Beautifully photographed and stylishly produced the films direction is fast paced from start to finish. John Goodman talents come through full force as Deep Throat, an unseen played who, with the help of many his runners, has a foot hold or should I say a throat hold on the entire gambling scene. The entire cast does an excellent job with their various characters. However, Courteney Cox shines through as the films brightest star. From one of the films eariler comedic moments " The runner has a serious problem of a gastric nature" on his first date with Cox to her near death- birth of their child. Courteney Cox's work in this film was indeed a treat for anyone who wishes to see a talented actress on screen.

I got this movie for free from a clerk at Blockbuster who had more than he could handle. After about two months i remembered i had it and popped it on. What a great surprise of a film. It held my intrest from start to finish. The idea of this movie is nothing new but the story is very original, i think. There are moments of great suspense. The ending had me on the egde of my seat. ****Spoiler**** The scene where he goes to the black jack table to win back the money was simply fantastic. To win it all and have his life back only to lose in a matter of seconds makes you feel so bad for this guy while at the same time screaming at him to stop! This may not be a Grade-A Hollywood film but it proves to show you what can happen with a top cast and a great story to tell. Courtney Cox wasnt as translucent at she usually is which was nice. John Goodman was good as the evil one, well in a movie like this evil is all around. Ill give this movie an 9...great story.

Wonderful!! So realist!! A movie like that should be view by everybody! It's the story of a guy, Edward Harington, who have problems with the games. He can't stop himself , he's always gambling. Then, his uncle Rocco propose him a job: he'll have to work for Deep Throat. While talking with his uncle, he met a pretty woman, Karina. Then, life goes on, Karina and Edward get married, Karina is pregnant,...But to buy her a ring, Edward use the money of Deep Throat but at the end of the day, he must have the same amount of money that means he owe $8 000. After, all his"dream life" goes down. Do he'll be able to stay in life?