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Run Lola Run

Action, Mystery & Thriller

RatingRatingRatingRatingRating4.7

DirectorTom Tykwer

ProducerStefan Arndt, Gebhard Henke, Andreas Schreitmüller

ScreenwriterTom Tykwer

DistributorColumbia Tristar, Sony Pictures Classics

Release Date DateJun 18, 1999, Wide

LanguageGerman

Runtime1h 20m

Introduction

In this visually and conceptually impressive film, two-bit Berlin criminal Manni (Moritz Bleibtreu) delivers some smuggled loot for his boss, Ronnie (Heino Ferch), but accidentally leaves the 100,000 mark payment in a subway car. Given 20 minutes to come up with the money, he calls his girlfriend, Lola (Franka Potente), who sprints through the streets of the city to try to beg the money out of her bank manager father (Herbert Knaup) and get to Manni before he does something desperate.

Critics Reviews

Peter Howell5

476

Jun 21, 2024
"Run Lola Run" is a visually and conceptually stunning film that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. Manni (Moritz Bleibtreu), a small-time criminal in Berlin, misplaces a crucial 100,000 mark payment, setting off a high-stakes race against time. Lola (Franka Potente) dashes through the streets, trying to save Manni from impending doom. Director Tom Tykwer masterfully amplifies the adrenaline with fast-forward techniques that provide quick glimpses into the lives of those Lola encounters. The experience is dizzying and exhilarating, akin to having your life flash before your eyes—an electrifying rush just like the movie itself.

Zachary Barnes4.2

472

Jun 6, 2024
'Run Lola Run' is a visually and conceptually stunning film featuring high-velocity action and spectacular style. The story follows Manni, who loses 100,000 marks and faces a desperate 20-minute deadline to recover the money. Lola, his girlfriend, dashes through Berlin's streets to get the cash from her bank manager father. While the film may not offer a Shyamalanian twist or the all-encompassing universe of The Matrix, it captivates with its lean, frenetic pace and philosophical undertones. It's an exhilarating cinematic experience, blending thrilling chase sequences with thought-provoking elements.
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