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Free Guy

PG-13 2021 Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction · 1h 55m
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A bank teller discovers he is actually a background player in an open-world video game, and decides to become the hero of his own story. Now, in a world where there are no limits, he is determined to be the guy who saves his world his way before it's too late.

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About Free Guy

Imagine discovering your life is nothing more than lines of code in a chaotic open-world video game. That's the reality for Guy, a cheerful bank teller who suddenly realizes he's an NPC. Fueled by newfound awareness, Guy decides to rewrite his destiny and become the hero he was never meant to be. In a world without boundaries, he sets out to save his virtual existence, armed with optimism and a growing sense of purpose, before the game is shut down forever. This is a race against time and a fight for self-determination in a vibrant digital playground.

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Shawn Levy masterfully directs a stellar cast, headlined by Ryan Reynolds as Guy, the surprisingly sentient NPC. Jodie Comer shines as both Millie, the brilliant programmer, and Molotov Girl, her in-game avatar. Joe Keery plays Keys, Millie's former partner, who now works for the game's greedy publisher. Lil Rel Howery brings comedic heart as Buddy, Guy's loyal best friend. Utkarsh Ambudkar portrays Mouser, Keys' colleague, and Taika Waititi delivers a memorable performance as Antwan, the villainous game developer.

What people like about Free Guy

Audiences and critics alike lauded Free Guy for its originality, humor, and surprisingly touching story. Many praised Ryan Reynolds' charismatic performance and the film's clever commentary on video game culture. The visual effects and action sequences were also widely celebrated, contributing to the film's overall sense of fun and excitement. Viewers particularly enjoyed the film's positive message about self-empowerment and finding meaning in unexpected places.

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Movie Score

74%

Released

August 11, 2021

Director

Shawn Levy

Cast

Ryan Reynolds, Jodie Comer, Joe Keery, Lil Rel Howery, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Taika Waititi

Genre

Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction

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