The running, alone, bests most if not all $60m+ films for holding attention.
You can watch a good amount of it.
The number one problem is that the writing/screen play doesn't allow Hemsworth to be the boss of his own survival. He's painted as a victim at all times. There's more drama in letting him take the reins and giving warnings to Waltz' character and the hunters. J Lawrence would have insisted on this.
The next problem is the hunters are too warm in spirit, as if they're saying "sorry I have to do this", but their characters paid millions to be there. A lot of chances for "you know why I hate people so much" lore, missed.
Last problem is framing. Half the shots are medium length, or zoomed in to hands/feet at the start of a scene. Drama in seeing two characters standing far apart and angry at each other is missed. Overall flow of scenes makes it difficult to follow and maintain interest. It should actually be shot like a sports match with overhead running shots, constant commentary, breaks, and ads built into the film. Similar to Death Race 2000.
You can watch a good amount of it.
The number one problem is that the writing/screen play doesn't allow Hemsworth to be the boss of his own survival. He's painted as a victim at all times. There's more drama in letting him take the reins and giving warnings to Waltz' character and the hunters. J Lawrence would have insisted on this.
The next problem is the hunters are too warm in spirit, as if they're saying "sorry I have to do this", but their characters paid millions to be there. A lot of chances for "you know why I hate people so much" lore, missed.
Last problem is framing. Half the shots are medium length, or zoomed in to hands/feet at the start of a scene. Drama in seeing two characters standing far apart and angry at each other is missed. Overall flow of scenes makes it difficult to follow and maintain interest. It should actually be shot like a sports match with overhead running shots, constant commentary, breaks, and ads built into the film. Similar to Death Race 2000.