Free Guy

This is no Ernest Cline novel; our emotional connection to the world and its characters goes far beyond the level of pop culture references.

Free Guy is a very knowing movie, but part of its knowingness is its pop lightness -- even its blandness, if that can be seen as a virtue.

It's Ryan Reynold's show, and he really gives you everything.

Free Guy is a big old mess. It's a movie that's more parts than the sum of its parts.

Reynolds is his usual two steps away from absolute insincerity. Where in other movies that can be maddening, here it lends a nice lift to his line readings.

While I'm no gamer, this is one breezily intoxicating expedition into the unknown I wish I could pick up a controller and play for myself, and that's a compliment.

Ryan Reynolds again proves he has a real knack for being able to combine huge action scenes and fast-paced humor into one strong production. It is his work in this look inside the video game world that is the real winner.

Everything I wanted! It’s not just charming & hilarious it’s actually A smart & poignant satire on the video game industry! Ryan’s Best non comic book role since the proposal! Plus Jodie Comer STEALS THE SHOW! This is The Truman Show for this generation!

In addition to the impressive visuals, hilarious comedy bits, and thrilling action sequences, Shawn Levy, Matt Lieberman, and Zak Penn offer a brilliant narrative that deeply explores human nature and what the viewers perceive as "real".

Yes, it may feel a bit like a marketing ploy and a deliberate crowd-pleaser in parts, but at least it is a damn entertaining one.