**Early critic screenings for the Alan Ritchson-Owen Wilson action-comedy thriller *Runner* (Angel Studios, Sept. 11 wide release) have produced a mixed-to-positive Tomatometer in the mid-60s range, with roughly 20–24 reviews in as of early September.** Praise centers on the stars’ contrasting chemistry, brisk pacing, and standout stunt work in the cartel-chase premise, while detractors cite familiar genre tropes, uneven direction, and limited emotional depth. Metacritic sits near 59 from a smaller sample. The score remains fluid ahead of full release, when additional reviews from major outlets could nudge the final Tomatometer by several points before the typical Monday lock. Traders are watching Ritchson’s recent track record (mid-60s on *War Machine* and *Motor City*) and Angel’s audience strategy for signals on whether the consensus holds or slips below key thresholds like 60 or 65.