“Run Lola Run” isn't a movie; it's more like a video game. I rolled my eyes when I read those essays and reviews about the film. Obviously, these critics overlooked the criteria (of what makes a good movie) and rather enjoyed it. But I was glad that they weren't pretentious, as “Run” was more than a roller-coaster ride.

A number of resume compared Tom Tykwer, its director, to Polish auteur Krzysztof Kieslowski; both like to play with their characters. In their movies, they are God. In the case of “Run Lola Run”, Tykwer shows how a young girl can save his boyfriend's life by obtaining 100,000 Deutsch marks. In 20 minutes. The German director doesn't show it in one way.

“Run” is a guilty-pleasure experience. There is hardly any plot in this movie, but who cares? The images are startling and stunning; it's Tykwer's trademark as a filmmaker. Likewise, Franka Potente, as the girl who is about to do the impossible task of saving her beau, is one charismatic actress. Maybe it's her flaming-red hair that kept my eyes glued to the big screen.

“Run” left me dizzy in some scenes, but I watched it again. It was a fun viewing experience, which I haven't felt in other films.