Running Scared [DVD] [2006]

Name: Hell of a Ride...but some major flaws
Item: Running Scared [DVD] [2006]
Rating: 3
Author: Chris123987

SKU: 7801015
Release Date: 06/06/2006
Rating: R
4.4 (60)

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Ratings & Reviews

Overall Customer Rating:

4.4

(60 Reviews)

97% of customers would recommend this product to a friend (58 out of 60)

Special Features

Commentary with writer/director Wayne Kramer
Behind-the-scenes documentary
Storyboards drawn by Wayne Kramer
Closed Captioned

Synopsis

Running Scared
A minor crook finds himself in major peril when a "hot" weapon goes missing in this violent crime thriller. Joey Gazelle (Paul Walker) is a low-level "mechanic" in the Mafia who hopes to rise through the ranks by doing whatever is needed. One night, a drug deal goes very wrong when police show up and try to close down the operation; shots break out and a battle ensues, with a pair of of cops meeting a particularly violent fate at bad end of a gun barrel. Joey is given the gun that killed the policemen and is told to make it disappear so it can't be used as evidence; however, before he can do that, the weapon is stolen by Oleg (Cameron Bright), a friend of Joey's young son, who takes the pistol and uses it to shoot his abusive stepfather. Now that the gun is implicated in high profile crimes, it's vitally important that Joey find it as soon as possible, but his search for the firearm is complicated by the fact that Oleg's stepdad is affiliated with a rival gang of Russian mobsters, and that Rydell (Chazz Palminteri), a seriously corrupt police detective, is hot on Joey's trail. Joey's search for the gun takes him through the grim criminal netherworld of the city, where he must face off against nearly every sort of crook, con artist, and deviate that has ever walked the earth. Running Scared is from writer-director Wayne Kramer, who made a name for himself with the well-reviewed independent feature The Cooler. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Cast & Crew

Paul Walker - Joey Gazelle
Cameron Bright - Oleg Yugorsky
Vera Farmiga - Teresa Gazelle
Karel Roden - Anzor "Duke" Yugorsky
Johnny Messner - Tommy "Tombs" Perello

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Overall Customer Rating

4.4

60 Reviews

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Chris123987
3 out of 53
Hell of a Ride...but some major flaws
January 10, 2011
Running Scared is one hell of an Action-Thriller, that entertains you and leaves you at the edge of your seat for most of the movie. The Film never really slows down, but it's the overall premise that over thinks what could have been a pretty simple plot. Just too many moving parts that turns a simple action-thriller into numerous head scratching moments and the unraveling of horrible plot points that make you wonder out loud..WTF? Still in all, Running Scared does entertain and satisfies what your looking for in an all out action-thriller. Be Warned....The Blu-Ray is not a US Release. This is a Canadian release that Best buy is Importing. It plays fine on your american blu-ray player since it's the same region, and the overall picture quality is an upgrade over your standard dvd. The huge negatives? No Extras, whatsoever and no Subtitles/Closed Captioning...a major negative.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Cantrech23
5 out of 55
This is a great movie start to finish..
March 9, 2012
A great great movie, it has everything suspense, action, drama. This is a must see movie. Paul Walker surprised me in this movie.
I would recommend this to a friend
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unhurt
5 out of 55
Full of actions and twists
February 23, 2008
I won't go into details cause if I do then I will give out great parts of the film. Lets just say that if you like The sorpranos and loved The Departed then this is the film to see. Paul Walker finally gave a performance That I never thought he had in him. Here is my score card of this movie. Violence: A Plot: A Acting: A Action: A If you are in a need of one cool gangster film and are still wiating for The Departed. Then treat yourself with a nerve jolting film like this.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Atreyu500
3 out of 53
Not one of Paul's best, but good for completists!
August 18, 2017
I didn't really dig into Paul Walker's filmography muvh until after he passed, but movies like this are what make digging worth it. A solid action thriller worth checking out for fans!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Danny
4 out of 54
Great movie that starts strong
August 16, 2017
Great movie that starts strong, holds and finishes the same! The cast does an amazing job and the twist adds to the great ending!
I would recommend this to a friend
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MasterJ
3 out of 53
Present
August 16, 2017
Bought this a present. Did not watch but looks interesting
I would recommend this to a friend
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Anthony
5 out of 55
Awesome
August 11, 2017
An epic movie. My mind was blown away by the end of the movie.
I would recommend this to a friend
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BakerBill
5 out of 55
One of my favorites
April 4, 2016
I am not a fan of the boy in the movie, but personal feelings aside, this is a great movie. Awesome story, great action, and enough suspense to make you forget the popcorn.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Hell of a Ride...but some major flaws Posted by: Chris123987 from: Queens, New York on Running Scared is one hell of an Action-Thriller, that entertains you and leaves you at the edge of your seat for most of the movie. The Film never really slows down, but it's the overall premise that over thinks what could have been a pretty simple plot. Just too many moving parts that turns a simple action-thriller into numerous head scratching moments and the unraveling of horrible plot points that make you wonder out loud..WTF? Still in all, Running Scared does entertain and satisfies what your looking for in an all out action-thriller. Be Warned....The Blu-Ray is not a US Release. This is a Canadian release that Best buy is Importing. It plays fine on your american blu-ray player since it's the same region, and the overall picture quality is an upgrade over your standard dvd. The huge negatives? No Extras, whatsoever and no Subtitles/Closed Captioning...a major negative.

5 out of 6 found this review helpful.

Full of actions and twists Posted by: unhurt from: on I won't go into details cause if I do then I will give out great parts of the film. Lets just say that if you like The sorpranos and loved The Departed then this is the film to see. Paul Walker finally gave a performance That I never thought he had in him. Here is my score card of this movie. Violence: A Plot: A Acting: A Action: A If you are in a need of one cool gangster film and are still wiating for The Departed. Then treat yourself with a nerve jolting film like this.

1 out of 1 found this review helpful.

This is a great movie start to finish.. Posted by: Cantrech23 from: Chicago, IL. on A great great movie, it has everything suspense, action, drama. This is a must see movie. Paul Walker surprised me in this movie.

1 out of 1 found this review helpful.

High stress action, trail of a dirty gun Posted by: JimG944 from: Sunnyvale, CA on 3 of 5 stars for this action/suspense movie. Lots of high stress action as several people follow the trail of a dirty gun used in the murder of a cop and also used by a boy to shoot his abusive father. A very god movie that will keep your focus from start to end. I do recommend this movie.