Free Guy
Director: Shawn Levy
Actors: Ryan Reynolds, Jodie Comer, Taika Waititi
PlotIn the bustling open-world video game called Free City, an unassuming, happy-go-lucky bank teller named Guy discovers that he is actually a non-player character (NPC). His life has been a repetitive loop of mundane tasks and frequent bank heists, which he accepts as normal daily occurrences. However, his world is turned upside down when he happens upon a pair of sunglasses that reveals the hidden world of the game, full of missions, power-ups, and player interactions that he was oblivious to. This epiphany sparks a curious sense of self-awareness, and Guy begins to question his existence and purpose within the confines of Free City.
As Guy explores his newfound consciousness, he crosses paths with Molotov Girl, an avatar of a real-world player searching for evidence to prove that the game's developer, soon, has stolen her code to create Free City. Caught between following his programmed routine and forging his own path, Guy decides to become the hero of his own story, one that he's writing himself. As he embarks on his quest to assist Molotov Girl and become a true player in the game, he sends ripples through both the digital and the real worlds, challenging the boundaries of his reality and inspiring other NPCs to look beyond their coded limitations.
Writers: Matt Lieberman, Zak Penn
Release Date: 13 Aug 2021
Runtime: 115 min
Rating: PG-13
Country: United States, Canada
Language: English, Japanese, German
Home Video Reviews
Free Guy delights with humor, solid tech, and surprises; a must-see for gamers and Reynolds fans.
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