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Runaway
Runaway
Actors: Tom Selleck, Cynthia Rhodes, Gene Simmons, Kirstie Alley, Stan Shaw
Director: Michael Crichton
Genres: Action & Adventure, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Mystery & Suspense
PG-13     2000     1hr 39min

FUTURE COP TOM SELLECK BATTLES GENE SIMMONS, AN EVIL SCIENTIST WHO'S UNLEASHED A TORRENT OF KILLER ROBOTS UPON AN UNSUSPECTING CITY. SPECIAL FEATURES: THEATRICAL TRAILERS, TALENT FILES, SCENE SELECTIONS, INTERACTIVE MENUS,...  more »

     

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Actors: Tom Selleck, Cynthia Rhodes, Gene Simmons, Kirstie Alley, Stan Shaw
Director: Michael Crichton
Creators: John A. Alonzo, Michael Crichton, Glenn Farr, James Coblentz, Kurt Villadsen, Lisa Faversham, Michael I. Rachmil
Genres: Action & Adventure, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Mystery & Suspense
Sub-Genres: Crime, Robots & Androids, Futuristic, Mystery & Suspense
Studio: Sony Pictures
Format: DVD - Color,Widescreen,Anamorphic - Closed-captioned
DVD Release Date: 08/22/2000
Original Release Date: 12/14/1984
Theatrical Release Date: 12/14/1984
Release Year: 2000
Run Time: 1hr 39min
Screens: Color,Widescreen,Anamorphic
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Total Copies: 0
Members Wishing: 15
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Languages: English, Spanish
Subtitles: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Georgian, Chinese, Thai

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Member Movie Reviews

K. K. (GAMER)
Reviewed on 1/18/2020...
Dated but entertaining. Younger Tom Selleck, Gene Simmons and Rest in Peace Kirstie Alley.
3 of 4 member(s) found this review helpful.

Movie Reviews

A purely entertaining sleeper
Umbratikus | the middle of nowhere | 12/14/1999
(4 out of 5 stars)

"I don't understand all of the negative comments on this movie. The story was good. The cast was good. The special effects were good. What is the problem? Granted it is SCIENCE FICTION! The story is no more far fetched than most other hard sci-fi films. Anyway, I am wasting this review defending the film from the critics. The film is based in the near future, when robots (rather believable ones) can be found in many homes and businesses performing menial or repetative tasks. A certain level of AI has been reached but these machines are far from perfect, and seem to malfunction with some regularity. This background sets the scene for Tom Sellek and his partner who are police officers who specialize in deactivating "runaway robots." It also forshadows the evil genius Gene Simmons who has a bunch of wonderful (and lethal) robotic "toys." He also has developed an explosive "smart bullet" which is encoded with a specific target's thermal pattern and can home in on that target, even around corners. Anyway, without giving anything away, the plot gets more involved as Sellek and partner track down Simmons to a final exciting showdown.My best recommendation here is that if you are a fan of hard sci-fi movies, Tom Sellek, Kirstie Alley, or Gene Simmons (of Kiss fame) then you will probably like this movie. It is nicely paced, with some intense moments and a satisfying, if cliched ending. If you are on the fence about whether or not to see this film, get it. I'll wager you won't be disappointed.P.S. I'm waiting patiently for the DVD verson."
What's wrong with this picture? NOTHING!
C. A. Luster | Burke, VA USA | 06/10/2003
(4 out of 5 stars)

"Poor Tom Selleck. I swear everybody loves him but he never gets a hit movie. This happens to be a very good SciFi movie. I know since there are not many I don't own. Not to mention you have a good director and great music. Add in a cool evil Vectrocon doctor played by Gene "Kiss" Simmons with killer insect like robots and you have a winner.
Selleck plays Sgt. Jack Ramsey, a cop that polices runaway robots. Since most of them are fairly harmless house units it starts out a bit comical. But as the story develops with a Vectrocon secretary played by Kirstie Alley finding out about killer robots. Add in some incredible heat seeking signature bullets that can turn corners and the tension mounts.
The DVD includes some extras including Bios on the stars. The picture and sound quality are sharp. Well worth owning on DVD, especially for fans of Tom Selleck."
Consistent mid-80s sci-fi with a great score.
Mr Ghostface | United Kingdom | 07/14/2001
(4 out of 5 stars)

""Runaway"This is the archetypal "average" movie. Whilst not expertly handled by director Crichton (yes, Michael Crichton), Runaway at least succeeds in being reasonably interesting and very watchable. It's one of those movies that succeeds in being very enjoyable without actually being that good; there is something very comfortable about the tone of the whole film. Whilst most of the set-pieces could have been more tightly edited and paced, there is an undeniable consistency in the visuals throughout. And note has to be made of Gene Simmons (yes, from Kiss), who makes a convincing bad guy, and the subtle but workable chemistry between Tom Selleck and the glammed-down Cynthia Rhodes.The film boasts an impressive electronic score by the legendary Jerry Goldsmith, done in the same year as his beautiful work on Ridley Scott's Legend, at which time Goldsmith was in the process of moving over to synthesizers. The closing theme, which plays out as Selleck and Rhodes kiss under showers of sparks, is exhiliarating.The DVD is unremarkable, with a fairly good transfer and sound if nothing in the way of extras (unless you're still counting trailers)."