Free Guy (2021)

 

A background in playing video games will make this movie more fun, but it isn’t necessary. The writing and acting are good enough to make up for some of the references being lost on you. 

Visually and audibly, it’s fun to see on the big screen. Ryan Reynolds and Jodi Comer really elevated the material. Excellent facial expressions in this film. It was surprising how quickly I got pulled into this fake world and what happened there. Not an easy feat within the confines of 90 minutes. 

The script was funny. Bit characters pulled in some huge laughs. A lot of creative nerd/gaming culture Easter eggs are there to be enjoyed. 

Rating: B-

Brittany Runs A Marathon (2019)

A personal story of self-worth and transformation, but with comedians. I’ll always love Jillian Bell from her Workaholics role. This was flawed but fun.

Rating: C

Bird Box (2018)

A spin off of M. Night’s The Happening, with more coherency. I thought they did a pretty decent job of fleshing out the premise and keeping things suspenseful.

Rating: B-

Uncle Drew (2018)

Predictable fun with some great basketball mixed in. No harm, no foul.

Rating: C