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What did you guys think of Free Guy?

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Linda Wood96 Linda Wood96 Active Member
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#21 ·
Alright, I get it. The movie's basically built for kids who spend all day on Fortnite, PUBG, or GTA—whatever. But honestly? It’d be way more engaging if they’d just used a crew of actual kid gamers—you know, maybe 10 to 14-year-olds—who actually had distinct personalities reflected through their avatars. Instead, we just get these three or four gamers who are already in their twenties. I guess it would've been better if they went for a vibe like The Goonies or Home Alone—something more of an action-adventure thing for kids.
The humor felt pretty weak for adults, too—not really hitting—and kids can't exactly relate to characters who are 25+. I mean, sure, some kids will probably love it because, let's face it, they'll swallow anything you put on the screen if it looks like a video game. But even then... it’s probably not gonna be their absolute favorite.
mellowskipper mellowskipper Regular
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#22 ·
Sure, it’s a decent enough flick—lighthearted, I guess. But let’s be honest, it’s two tiers below >. And honestly? I’ve started finding Reynolds a bit grating lately. He just seems to cycle through the exact same type of roles over and over again. If someone actually offered him a serious, meaty part, who knows if he’d even be able to pull it off...

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Patrick Martin Patrick Martin Regular
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#23 ·
Based on the trailer, this looks like some kind of lightweight hybrid between Deadpool's Boss Level and Ready Player One

Matthew Johnson30 said:...Ryan's sense of humor is starting to get seriously annoying...

Yeah, honestly, I'm already fed up with it just from the trailer🙄

In Deadpool, he can pull that stuff off, but here? Not gonna fly if you ask me🤷
goldenhound32 goldenhound32 Regular
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#24 ·
mellowskipper said:Also, I’ve started finding Reynolds a bit grating lately. He seems stuck in this loop, playing basically the same archetype in every single flick. If he were actually handed a heavy, serious role, who knows if he even has the range to pull it off...

I suspect he's reached such a high tier in this industry that he can handpick his projects.

If he truly wanted to tackle a gritty drama or some other legitimate acting challenge, I'm sure he would have done it by now.
Kevin Brooks Kevin Brooks Member
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joined Feb 2020
#25 ·
Finally got around to watching this one.

It’s a fun little flick—one I'll probably forget by next week—but it works if you're stuck inside on a gloomy, rainy day.

Honestly, though? > is definitely the better movie.
Jack Cook7 Jack Cook7 Regular
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#26 ·
Wait, what even is PUBG, GTA, or RPO? 🙂
Richard Wilson4 Richard Wilson4 Veteran
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#27 ·
Jack Cook7 said:Seriously, what even is PUBG, GTA, or RPO? 🙂

Look, GTA 3 was a total game changer when it first dropped, and honestly, the sequels hold up just fine too.
ironcanyon7 ironcanyon7 Member
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joined Jul 2021
#28 ·
Finally sat down and watched the movie. Honestly? It was a total blast.
Hannah Green2 Hannah Green2 Member
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joined Dec 2010
#29 ·
This movie is clearly targeting a very specific niche... one that doesn't include me. I honestly couldn't even make it to the credits. A complete disaster.
mellowskipper mellowskipper Regular
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#30 ·
My twelve-year-old thinks this movie is absolutely incredible

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casualharbor72 casualharbor72 Newcomer
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#31 ·
A movie you can watch without any real trouble... which makes it decent, I suppose... at least it isn't complete garbage.
mistybison mistybison Regular
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#32 ·
I watched it again on my second attempt. 😁

It’s a charming movie with several fun moments—like that one scene with the dud—and a nice romance. It’s certainly worth a watch, though I'd say it's primarily geared toward a younger audience.

I thought Ready Player One was absolutely fantastic. 🙂 I watched it twice. I certainly won't be seeing it again.
Scott Kern47 Scott Kern47 Member
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#33 ·
Since I was born back in the eighties and never really got into gaming, the movie just didn't grab me at all. Honestly, I kind of drifted off halfway through because I just couldn't find the motivation to stick with it from the jump

That said, you've gotta hand it to them for the movie idea, because I'm sure there's a whole crowd out there who absolutely loved it
neonhound32 neonhound32 Active Member
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#34 ·
The movie is really tailored toward gamers and people who spend their time playing GTA or hanging out on Twitch; it’s absolutely packed with references to that culture.

It's definitely aimed at a younger crowd, but still a fun watch.
nimbletiger19 nimbletiger19 Newcomer
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#35 ·
I watched it today—honestly, it was pretty shallow, thin, and honestly quite forgettable. I can barely recall the plot points after just a few hours; all I really remember is how many logical holes there were 😁
It’s probably a decent enough movie if you just want to turn your brain off while hanging out with the dog, though.

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