Run Lola Run

1999 • 79 minutes

About this movie

A thrilling post-MTV, roller-coaster ride, Run Lola Run is the internationally acclaimed sensation about two star-crossed lovers who have only minutes to change the course of their lives. Time is running out for Lola (Franka Potente). She's just received a frantic phone call from her boyfriend, Manni (Moritz Bleibtreu), who's lost a small fortune belonging to his mobster boss. If Lola doesn't replace the money in twenty minutes, Manni will surely suffer severe consequences. Set to a throbbing techno score, "Lola's like a human stun gun!" Peter Rainer, New York Magazine.

Ratings and reviews

I saw this theatrically during the summer of 1999. This is still the most entertaining art film I have ever seen. Yes, it's short on emotional depth, but it's large on technique, inventiveness and energy. A simple story plays out 3 different ways. The film is best described as an occasionally thought provoking, high energy, clever musing about fate and circumstance. The human characters of Manni and Lola are engaging, but this is strongly a director's film. Holds up well to repeated viewings.

The graphics, style and camera shots are amazing! The cinematography of this movie is great, but it gets very repetitive and therefore boring. The technical aspects of the movie make it really interesting to watch, but the storyline isn't as good.

Excellent, excellent movie. Don't miss out on this, no matter what reservations you may have. I don't know what the description means by "post-MTV", but disregard that and check this unique movie out