Early critic screenings for the Alan Ritchson and Owen Wilson action-comedy thriller *Runner*, an Angel Studios theatrical release arriving September 11, have produced a Tomatometer in the mid-60s on roughly two dozen reviews. Positive notices highlight the unlikely buddy pairing’s chemistry, brisk pacing under director Scott Waugh, and entertaining over-the-top set pieces, while mixed takes cite a familiar premise and occasional clunkiness that prevent it from rising higher. This positions the film slightly above several of Ritchson’s recent titles but well below his strongest performers. With wide release imminent, additional reviews could quickly shift the aggregate before the market resolves.