If the ambition is to provide two hours of instantly forgettable, popcorn-munching escapism, it succeeds.

It's entirely possible that sending the audience out feeling lousy was intentional

It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.

If you have ever competed in a race from point A to point B, with time as your enemy, you will probably appreciate this show. Four elite athletes compete apart and together in various races that are more difficult than your average 5K, either due to the terrain or the length of the race, or both.The more extreme the race, the more one must rely on his inner voice to pull him through the ordeal. The four athletes (3 men and 1 woman) clue us in to their inner dialogues via voice over or talking directly to the camera. Though their exploits are way beyond anything I might hope to accomplish, I find it enjoyable to accompany them, just as one might enjoy the works of any artist or prodigy.