Run to Me

This was a pretty decent little thriller for a made for TV movie. Claire Forlani does a great job and looks the part of an athlete. Michelle Nolan is also good as the c,c,c crazy, codependent trainer. The ending & HEA gets wrapped up too fast but other than that OK viewing.

It's your typical mediocre 'thriller' like the one with the yoga instructor.. and all the others in that section.

If you have some ironing to do, feel absolutely flat, empty and need to fill the silence while not being challenged mentally...go for it.

To the 8 star raters... - I would like to know what a True Detective gets... or all the other really good thrillers...? 5 at most from me. For 'creating' jobs and not using the cheapest set design.

Alison Wynn (Claire Forlani) is frustrated that she failed to finish a triathlon. She is recovering from a devastating injury. She is the marketing head of a company promoting athletes. Their main client is killed and she has to fix everything. She signs on with experimental trainer Dr. Laura Stevens (Michelle Nolden) who taps into something deep.

This movie needs something more. Her hallucinations need to be more nightmarish. Her real life needs to crash and burn. The doctor needs to be demented. It needs to be a psycho-sexual thing. This probably needs to be an erotica. Instead, this feels more like a bland Lifetime movie for over an hour. The doctor makes a turn, but it's too late.

My wife and I really liked this film despite the ratings given by IMDB. It is well written with a very plausible premise and plot. As a former world class coach, I found it technically credible and both well written and acted. The script is intense and it's very credibility is what makes it unsettling. A good watch for viewers who love this genre.

Story: 1.25/2 - Direction & Pace: 1.25 & 1.25/4 - Performances: 1.25/2 - Entertainment: 1.25/2

Total - 6.25/10

Ah, the mystique of made-for-TV movies! Enter the realm of "Run To Me," a 2016 TV thriller that packs a punch and resolutely keeps you glued to the screen like a fly on honey-coated paper. Picture this: a self-made woman, competent at her demanding job, devoted to her charming family, and yet, the universe seems to conspire against her by tossing in a bullying boss who could use a personal lesson or two in civilized manners. Our protagonist, whose resilience could give a diamond a run for its money, becomes tangled in a web of manipulation spun by her therapist and trainer. It's like a Shakespearean play but with more cunning and fewer monologues. The film's strength lies in this intriguing concept, which is entertaining and a mental obstacle course for your ponderings.

The director, embracing subtlety like a well-worn coat, opts for a minimalist approach, graciously allowing the narrative to flourish sans flashy camera stunts. However, don't be fooled by the understated direction; key moments appear crafted with the finesse of a master painter, scenes that twinkle with exquisite lighting and setups that could make Hitchcock gently raise an impressed brow from beyond.

Now, let's talk about impressive performances. The superb cast efficiently delivers with the finesse of a well-practised orchestra. Each portrayal breathes life into the clever script, making you root for, empathize with, and occasionally yell at the screen at these well-crafted characters. They're the decent folks next door, the people you might bump into at the local grocery store, and that's what undoubtedly makes the immersion so darn easy.

As for enthusiastically recommending this TV movie wonder, count me in. Mystery thriller fans, gather around! "Run To Me" might not be a cinematic masterpiece, but it's the cosy, well-worn blanket of thrillers-familiar, comforting, and a guaranteed two hours of constructively engaging entertainment.