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It follows an ambitious, insecure young reporter (Ben Platt) and City Hall staffers (Mena Massoud, Nina Dobrev) navigating the fallout of a mayor’s (Damian Lewis) drug scandal.

Critics largely panned the film's scattered focus. While the performances from Platt, Dobrev, and Massoud were seen as solid, many found the script's focus on "millennial malaise" a distraction from the far more interesting real-life corruption story. Run This Town

Rihanna’s hook was praised for its anthemic quality, marking her high-profile return to the spotlight at the time. Kanye West was widely considered to have stolen the show , with his verse outshining Jay-Z’s more relaxed performance. It follows an ambitious, insecure young reporter (Ben

This fictionalized political thriller set during the Rob Ford era in Toronto received mixed-to-negative reviews from critics, currently holding a . Rihanna’s hook was praised for its anthemic quality,

Depending on whether you're looking for the or the 2009 hip-hop anthem , here are the "proper" reviews for both. The Film: Run This Town (2019)

It’s an ambitious debut from writer-director Ricky Tollman that attempts to mix Aaron Sorkin-style dialogue with 1970s thriller aesthetics, but it ultimately struggles to find a coherent point of view . The Song: "Run This Town" (2009)

Critics at Pitchfork felt the track was a bit "watered-down" and "autopilot" for artists of this caliber, though it was an undeniable commercial success and cultural staple. Perspectives from the Community