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LeftSideCut (3776 KP) rated Run (2020) in Movies

Oct 10, 2021  
Run (2020)
Run (2020)
2020 | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
7
7.2 (6 Ratings)
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For starters, the general premise of Run is a scary one. In a world where everything seems to be getting more tempestuous by the day, it can be difficult to place your trust in other humans, but if there is one person you should be able to trust unconditionally, it's your own mother. It becomes rapidly apparent during the runtime just how much control Diane (Sarah Paulson) has over her daughter Chloe's (Kiera Allen) day-to-day life. When Chloe begins to suspect that things aren't quite what they seem, shit quickly hits the fan. What follows is a thriller that touches upon how damaging and overbearing love can be.
There are some genuinely tense moments sprinkled throughout, and some scenes that are quite uncomfortable to watch (with a few creepy shots thrown in for good measure). It wears it's inspirations on its sleeve - Misery is a clear influence here, both thematically and visually, but it feels like there is homage being paid rather than any ripping off.
The main issue I had was with the pacing. There isn't really much of a build up before Chloe starts to figure out that there's some fuckery afoot - kudos for getting straight to it - but it results in a narrative that takes forever to get to its climax. This is a minor gripe, thanks in no small part to the two lead actresses. I love Sarah Paulson in American Horror Story - even in that shows' low points, she always remains a constant positive - so I'm always happy to see her in other projects. Kiera Allen is the show stealer though, and the two have them share a great dynamic that really bolsters all the other positives.

In short, Aneesh Chaganty has crafted a tight and tense thriller with Run, and after this and Searching, I look forward to whatever he next brings to the table.
  
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2395 KP) rated The Truth We Hide in Books

Apr 12, 2023 (Updated Apr 12, 2023)  
The Truth We Hide
The Truth We Hide
Liz Milliron | 2023 | Mystery
9
9.0 (1 Ratings)
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Betty Searches for the Truth About Her New Client
It’s May 1943, and Betty Ahern has quit her job at Bell Aircraft to pursue her dream of becoming a private investigator. She’s still studying for her license, but she’s been hired by Edward Kettle to find out who got him fired from his job at American Shipbuilding. Supposedly, he leaked secrets to a reporter, but he claims he is innocent. Then, the next morning, Betty learns that Edward was murdered during the night. It’s only then that Betty learns Edward was a homosexual. Was that the motive for his murder? Or was it something else?

The series has taken a step away from the initial premise, but it is a natural step thanks to the growth we’ve been seeing in Betty. And I also appreciate how it allows Betty to focus on the case, which keeps the pacing strong. There are plenty of suspects who could have done it. I figured it out, but only a few pages before Betty made the same deduction I did. I did miss the supporting characters, who take a back seat here, but Betty is still a great main character, and the suspects are good. I was worried that this book was going to turn into a lecture, but I didn’t find any anachronistic attitudes when it comes to Edward. We do see plenty of negative attitudes, but they are treated as they should be without feeling out of character for our heroes or the time. There are a couple of interesting threads introduced here, and I can’t wait to see if they are continued in future books. As always, the period came fully to life as I read. If you are looking for a strong historical series, be sure to pick this one up. If you are new to the series, you are in for a treat.