The Runway is a 2010 international dramedy film, directed and written by Ian Power. It stars Jamie Kierans, Demián Bichir, Kerry Condon, and James Cosmo. It premiered at the Galway Film Fleadh in 2010, before being released in Ireland in 2011.
Synopsis The citizens of Ireland's County Cork come to the aid of a South American pilot who has crash landed in their town.
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Reception
Susan Granger of SSG Syndicate called the film "adventurous and engaging, particularly for those who love Irish cinema". Roe McDermott of Hot Press lauded newcomer Jamie Kierans for being "an irresistibly cheeky and likable lead". And Ronan Doyle of Next Projection via Letterboxd calls it "a quiet comic delight".
Frank Scheck of The Hollywood Reporter praised actors James Cosmo ("entertaining") and Demián Bichir ("soulful presence"). Cahir Doherty of Irish Central applauded the "remarkable, feel-good achievement". Boyd Van Hoeij of Cineuropa commended Kerry Condon's performance as "a charming characterization".
On the other hand, Jay Weissberg of Variety opined that the film is "blandly formulaic" with "a distracting Irish indie rock soundtrack". And Kerry Lengel of The Arizona Republic stated, "The eccentric characters and wacky story line are merely camouflage for a movie with a heart that's pure Hollywood."
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