Running on Empty (2024 film)
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| Directed by | Daniel André |
| Screenplay by | Daniel André |
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| Cinematography | Matt Klammer |
| Edited by | Ethan Maniquis |
| Music by | Keith Weidner |
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| Distributed by | Lionsgate |
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Running time | 91 minutes [1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Running on Empty is a 2024 romantic comedy science fiction film written and directed by Daniel André and starring Lucy Hale and Keir Gilchrist.
Premise
[edit]Set in the near future in San Fernando Valley, California, the technology exists for a mortician to discover how long he has left to live, and he decides to make the most of every day.[2]
Cast
[edit]- Lucy Hale as Kate
- Keir Gilchrist as Mort
- Emelina Adams as Olivia
- Dustin Milligan as Randall
- Francesca Eastwood as Nicole
- Monica Potter as Elaine
- Clara McGregor as Brittany
- Leslie Stratton as Rita
- Dylan Flashner as Nathaniel
- Isaac C. Singleton Jr. as Big Rey
- Jim Gaffigan as Barry
- Rhys Coiro as Simon
- Jay Pharoah as Sid
Production
[edit]The project was announced in 2022 with the title Mort in Sherman Oaks. It is written and directed by Daniel André in his feature length debut.[3] It is produced by Robert Ogden Barnum, Greg Lauritano, Lucas Jarach, Luke Daniels and Daniel André.[4]
The cast is led by Lucy Hale and Keir Gilchrist and also includes Jim Gaffigan, Jay Pharoah, Rhys Coiro and Monica Potter.[5]
Release
[edit]The film was released by Lionsgate on 9 August 2024.[1]
Reception
[edit]On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, Running on Empty holds an approval rating of 17% from 18 reviews.[6]
Ben Gibbons for Screen Rant praised Lucy Hale's performance which "shines in the film" and said that "Keir Gilchrist and Hale have great chemistry" but criticised the script. [1] Monica Castillo for Rogerebert.com said the film has a "playful premise" but criticised the script which "quickly falls apart with repeated jokes".[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Gibbons, Ben (August 16, 2024). "Running On Empty Review: Absurd Romantic Comedy Is Out Of Touch With The Audience & Itself". Screen Rant. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
- ^ Tapia, Nancy (August 24, 2024). "Daniel André Talks About Life Death Count In Running On Empty". lrmonline. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (June 16, 2022). "Keir Gilchrist & Lucy Hale To Topline Daniel André's Debut Feature 'Mort In Sherman Oaks'; Francesca Eastwood, Jim Gaffigan, Jay Pharoah & More Also Set". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
- ^ Billington, Alex (July 16, 2024). "Keir Gilchrist & Lucy Hale in RomCom Film 'Running on Empty' Trailer". Firstshowing.net. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
- ^ Devore, Britta (June 17, 2022). "'Mort in Sherman Oaks' Adds Lucy Hale and Keir Gilchrist to Stacked Cast of Sci-fi Rom-Com". Collider.com. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
- ^ "Running on Empty". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
- ^ Castillo, Monica (August 9, 2024). "Running on Empty". Rogerebert.com. Retrieved November 14, 2024.