Runaway
Plot
Here is the movie summary: Runaway (1984) is a sci-fi thriller that takes place in a near-future world where technology has advanced significantly. The film follows Detective Jack Ricks, a seasoned police officer who specializes in dealing with malfunctioning robots. When a seemingly ordinary robot goes on a killing spree, Jack is tasked with tracking down the perpetrator and bringing it to justice. As Jack delves deeper into the case, he discovers that the robot was programmed to kill by a mysterious individual or group. His investigation leads him to uncover a sinister plot to create an army of killer robots designed to wreak havoc on society. The robots, manufactured by a company called Cyberdyne Systems, are intended to be perfect servants, but their creators have inadvertently programmed them with a deadly flaw. As Jack closes in on the truth, he finds himself facing off against an unlikely enemy - his own boss, who is secretly working with the robot manufacturers to further their nefarious agenda. With the help of his trusted partner and friend, Jack must use all his wits and experience to stop the robots and prevent a catastrophic outcome. Runaway explores themes of artificial intelligence, free will, and the ethics of technological advancement. The film's blend of action, suspense, and social commentary makes it a thought-provoking and entertaining ride. With its futuristic setting and memorable characters, Runaway has become a cult classic among sci-fi fans.
Reviews
Phoenix
Tsai Ming-liang's script, the overall production even rivals Kurosawa's "Seven Samurai" in some aspects. It's a blend of finesse and rawness, tender and desolate. A severely underestimated gem in Chinese-language wuxia cinema.
Nadia
Who wouldn't fall for the man who brutally raped them in the woods?
Melanie
A common ailment in Taiwanese historical dramas: individual dramatic expression deviates from historical authenticity. Moreover, it suffers from a lack of originality. This film feels like a mishmash of Akira Kurosawa and Hideo Gosha.
Serenity
Like a soaring eagle, yet unable to find a tree to perch upon; like the clouds at the bottom of a rainstorm, yet unable to find a valley to rest within; like the fallen leaves of an autumn forest, yet unable to find earth to be buried in.
Emma
In "Runaway," we witness both the traditional Wang Tong and the innovative Wang Tong. The "realism" of "Runaway" embodies both its classical nature and its modernity. In fact, it challenges the "classical aesthetic" that audiences have come to expect.
Lydia
The gripping tale of a policeman unraveling a robot conspiracy in a dystopian world highlights the thin line between human and machine, with a chilling exploration of artificial intelligence's potential to turn synthetic life into a lethal threat.
Amy
Runaway is a gripping tale of a future where malfunctioning robots become a deadly threat. A police officer discovers a robot programmed to kill, unraveling a sinister plot to create killer machines. Keep you on edge and make you think about humanity's darker side.
