Run for Your Life

I've done my share of bad slideshows, so do yourself a favour and dont watch this.

02/09/2019 Not much of a movie. Turn it on, let it run. Doesn't matter if you're watching it or not. You'll have the same after glow either way. Poor! Bon Appetit

After moving to the United States (Seattle, Washington) from Canada, attractive journalist Amy Smart (as Meredith) survives additional beatings from abusive ex-husband Mark Humphrey (as Robert Redmond), who has followed her. Even worse, Mr. Humphrey has hired a professional hit-man to kill Ms. Smart. Fearing for the safety of their two adorable little girls, Aislyn Watson (as Amanda) and Genea Charpentier (as Isabel), Ms. Smart is told she must take immediate action to avoid being murdered by Humphrey. She has two choices. Smart can either assume new identities for herself and the children, or kill Humphrey before he kills her...

Through the magic of director Michael M. Scott and his "Lifetime" TV Movie crew, we get to see both options explored. The "split screen" transitions and pace of the drama are nicely done. Since the opening reveals writer Benita Garvin was, "Inspired by a true story," it's strange to see two conflicting stories - however, this is the most notable thing about the movie. Smart gets good support from Lochlyn Munro (as Neal), but doesn't return much romantic interest. Some of the players' line readings seem too much like run-throughs and there are a couple of awkward moments for the young actresses; otherwise, the two girls are quite possibly the best of the cast.

***** Run for Your Life (10/4/14) Michael M. Scott ~ Amy Smart, Mark Humphrey, Lochlyn Munro, Aislyn Watson

Meredith (Amy Smart) is on the run with her two daughters from her abusive powerful Canadian husband. Due to his legal team, he is able to get joint custody despite the abuses. She manages to set up a life in Seattle but her husband has hired a hitman to stalk her. The movie splits into two alternatives in a Sliding Doors narrative rollercoaster.

I'm not a fan of Sliding Doors. I'd rather the narrative picks one path. With the addition of flashbacks, it gets more difficult to follow. This is like two Lifetime movies jammed into one. This almost becomes a jumbo of Pick Your Own Adventures. The premise seems to be picking out the story with the better outcome. It's not as compelling as it sounds. I don't really care about any of the outcomes.

I originally saw this on lifetime a few times a while ago. This movie is very hard to find. This is such a great movie! I have never saw a movie where they show her in 2 different scenarios! It's about a woman who has been beaten by her ex multiple times who is also raising 2 daughters. When she sees a private investigator to get some advice, she learns her husband has hired a hitman to kill her! She only has 2 options, kill him before he kills her, or hire a private investigator to go into hiding with a new identification leaving everything behind! It shows her in both scenereos what the outcome would be. It a great movie! Amy smart plays the role perfectly!! Don't let the bad reviews fool you, see it for yourself and make up your own minds! I absolutely love this movie!