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Parker C @calmcow Dec 17 An amazing film I definitely recommend See more TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch Sep 18 Runt is a devastating and intense film that examines the harsh realities of bullying and its emotional consequences. Cameron Boyce delivers a haunting performance as Cal, a student tormented by the school’s star football players, with his pain and frustration portrayed with raw authenticity. Aramis Knight as Vic is chilling, embodying a violent bully in a way that is both shocking and believable. The story also highlights systemic failures, showing how teachers, peers, and the community enable cruelty by turning a blind eye. The girl nicknamed "Homeschool" further emphasizes the psychological and social impact of bullying. Director William Coakley creates a bleak, oppressive atmosphere that mirrors the emotional weight of the narrative. The film builds steadily to a brutal, tragic ending that leaves viewers shaken. While emotionally heavy, Runt is powerful, unforgettable, and a stark reminder of the destructive effects of unchecked cruelty. See more benito t Apr 17 Review (contains spoilers): Runt serves as a cautionary tale about bullying and the lack of adult intervention. It explores Cal's descent into violence after being bullied relentlessly. While I do think the actors did a solid job with what they were given, the main issue lies with the story itself or more precisely the ending. By the end of the film, I couldn’t help but feel that Cal's actions were, in some way, justified, which to me at least wasn’t the filmmakers’ intent. Cecily taking away the gun and handing him a bat marked the point where the plot lost all meaning for me, even if I thought Vic needed to get his ass beat. The movie shows Cal coming to terms with the consequences of his actions, but the final scene with him holding hands with Cecily as they walk into the metaphorical sunset (homecoming) dangerously flirts with portraying him as a hero. It feels like the opposite of what a cautionary tale should imply, or at least in my opinion. See more 09/20/2022 A well meaning ambitious drama and cautionary tale that is clouded from odd out-of place dialogue.. Runt has it's moments from the talented cast but underdeveloped script direction hinder the film from flourishing. See more 11/02/2021 Runt (rental) is a quasi-parable about the escalating nature of violence, but an undercooked screenplay leaves it feeling like a malformed after school special. Camron Boyce shows real talent and it is a shame that this is his last film (he died form complications of epilepsy shortly after the film was made.) See more 10/27/2021 So many played-out first-project indie film tropes in one movie--nobody should have let Disney Channel cutie Cameron Boyce attempt something requiring authentic emotional depth. It's surprisingly not the first writing effort of Christian van Gregg--whose only other credit is the similarly horribly-rated "Septem8er Tapes" over 15 years ago. Redeeming qualities include the dog, a guest appearance of Marie Antoinette as Cal's mom, and the music/score (which is of noticeably higher quality/production value than most truly indie films). See more Read all reviews

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