Review of Free Guy (2021) by Tvjerry — 20 Aug 2021

Ryan Reynolds stars as a background player in a video game. One day he discovers that he can step out of his assigned role and become a superhero, which leads him to a new world and a girlfriend (Jodie Comer).

Not only does Comer prove a delightful comic presence, there are other enjoyable supporting roles including Taika Waititi, LilRel Howery and Channing Tatum. Of course, the star is still Reynolds and his charismatic charm and self-aware timing are in full force.

It helps that the script is peppered with funny concepts, on top of the animated game world that fills the screen with zany visuals. Since CGI technicians can create pretty much design anything, it’s up to their creativity to keep them interesting.

They mostly succeed. Director Shawn Levy has kept the whole thing bright and sunny, while milking the most fun from every actor. It’s the kind of snappy, clever entertainment we’ve come to expect from Reynolds.