Phantom Runners
- Tagline
- When the race for victory takes a spectral sprint!
- Description
- Embark on a whimsical adventure set in pre-colonial Africa with 'Phantom Runners'. Watch as Nicole Squidman embodies a hilarious undercover agent tasked with unveiling the mysterious talents of Emory Croquetten, an orphan with uncanny athletic prowess. Unbeknownst to all, Carrot Landfish brings in laughter as a rival with a ghostly edge. Under the imaginative direction of John Fawn, this sport-centered comedy explores supernatural twists in the most unexpected of races. Will our heroes discover the secret behind the phantom runners before the grand tribal games commence? Fasten your sandals for a race through time filled with spectral surprises and boundless fun!
- MpaaRating
- G
- PopularityScore
- 4.90
- ReleaseDate
- 01/25/2024
- Genre
- Sport
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
7.40
Unleashing a parade of jocular jests with every step, 'Phantom Runners' dashes spiritedly into hearts with a whimsy that even the most sluggish sloth of a critique cannot rebuff. Nicole Squidman, in a performance that rivals the elasticity of her surname, superbly tackles the role of an undercover agent with more quirks than a marathon has miles. In the role of Emory Croquetten, one finds youth, vigor, and a sprinting talent so astonishing it raises suspicion of supernatural doping. And what to say of Carrot Landfish, whose spectral hijinks will have you laughing as if tickled by the feathers of the rarest African ostrich? One cannot help but tip a spear to director John Fawn for lacing truth with fantasy in such a hearty guffaw of a film. The 'G' rating ensures that this race is clean enough for the entire tribe, from the smallest of bushbabies to the eldest elephant in the room, to enjoy. Beware—the laughter might just leave you breathless, nursing a stitch in your side, unable or unwilling to demand a recount of the comedic beats.