Free Guy, released in 2021, is an action-comedy directed by Shawn Levy. The film features Ryan Reynolds as Guy, a bank teller who realizes he is a non-playable character, or NPC, in a popular online game called Free City. Set in a bright and chaotic virtual world, players control characters to complete missions, rob banks, and engage in thrilling action. Guy leads a dull life in this game until he encounters Millie, played by Jodie Comer, a player investigating the game’s creation, which sparks his self-awareness.
Free Guy - Release Date, Trailer, Songs, Cast
| movie: | Free Guy |
| IMDB Rating: | 7.5/10 |
| Genre: | Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi |
| Language: | English |
| Director: | Shawn Levy |
| Main Cast: | Ryan Reynolds (Guy) - Jodie Comer (Millie) - Taika Waititi (Antwan) - Lil Rel Howery (Buddy) - Joe Keery (Walter) |
| Release Date: | August 13, 2021 |
| Banner: | 20th Century Studios - Maximum Effort - Lit Entertainment Group |
| Music: | Not available |
| Budget: | $115 million |
| Runtime: | 1h 55m |
As Guy becomes aware of his surroundings, he starts to change the game’s story, putting him at odds with the game’s developers, including the greedy villain Antwan, portrayed by Taika Waititi. Guy’s journey to understand himself leads him to strive to be a hero in the game and discover how Millie is linked to its development.
Free Guy combines humor, action, and heart in a lively film that tackles ideas like free will, identity, and self-discovery. The movie received acclaim for its clever dialogue, Ryan Reynolds’s charming performance, and its unique take on storytelling related to video games.
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