After multiple delays, Free boy is finally about to hit theaters. The Ryan Reynolds The high-concept action comedy has generated a lot of good-natured buzz online thanks to its brilliant marketing, though it still hasn’t been talked about to the same level as the much-anticipated summer blockbusters like Black widow Y F9. But with only three weeks to go, the first reactions to the movie are ready and tease that it could end up being the biggest surprise of the season.
As a mixture of Matrix Y The Lego Movie, Free boy follows Reynolds as Guy, a jolly bank teller who discovers that he is an NPC in an open-world video game when he meets Milly (Jodie Comer), one of his programmers who has been inserted into the game in an attempt to stop the Idiot editor Antoine. (Taika Waititi) to turn it off. Joe Keery and Lil Rey Howery also appear, with Strange thingsShawn Levy in the director’s chair.
Everyone was hoping it would turn out to be a good watch, but now it looks like it could be great. These early reactions are overwhelmingly positive, with praise in particular for her sense of humor, video game feel, and lead performances.
“[Free Guy] It is the biggest surprise of the summer! ”Writes Mike M. of The Nerds of Color. “Funny, charming and downright nice. I really enjoyed it! It’s the Tron and Truman Show, with great performances from @VancityReynolds, #JodieComer, and @joe_keery! Don’t just have a nice day! Have a nice day!”
Collider’s Steve Weintraub thinks Free boy “It could be the best video game movie ever made. In fact, it makes you believe that you are in a video game. Big thumbs up. I am looking forward to seeing him again. “
Nikki Novak de Fandango dice Free boy “It is a joy and it will be a success. A video game movie that really makes you feel like you’re on a VG. RR is the movie equivalent of Ted Lasso (glass half full, full of fabulous lines and very nice). Jodi Comer is a movie star (ahem Marvel). SMART AND ORIGINAL! GALORE SURPRISES! “
“[Free Guy] It’s everything I was hoping for, and more, ”shared CinemaBlend’s Mike Reyes. “@ShawnLevyDirect & @VancityReynolds have created a universe that is scathingly satirical and poignant hilarious. I loved this movie and can’t wait to see it again, because there are moments that will absolutely KILL the audience. “
“[Free Guy] It’s a blast, ”believes Chris Hayner of GameSpot. “I laughed the entire time, the action was so over the top, there are a lot of little Easter egg nods to the behaviors of the players and the rules of the cast. I am looking forward to seeing this one again with a great crowd. “
Clearly, Free boy It is the type of film that works best when you experience a theater full of other people on the big screen. However, if you are looking to catch it from the comfort of your home, then you don’t have to wait long before it becomes an option. Disney is implementing a unique strategy with this 20th Century Studios production. After 45 days of exclusive theatrical release, it will eventually be available to stream on Disney Plus.
It’s only three weeks until Free boy hits theaters, hitting the United States on August 13.
–
