It's no secret that we here at JoBlo have plenty of love for Ryan Reynolds, and although the handsome, charismatic bastard doesn't need another win under his belt, it would seem that his latest film is a real audience-pleaser. After experiencing several delays due to COVID-19 — not to mention shifting studios when Disney acquired 20th Century Fox — Free Guy will finally hit theaters next month. The first reactions to the film dropped earlier this morning, with most hailing it as one of the biggest surprises of the year.
#FreeGuy is the most fun I’ve had watching a movie all year. Wildly entertaining & hilarious from beginning to end. It deserves to be seen on the big screen, not only for the spectacular visuals but for the plethora of surprises throughout. It’s Truman Show meets Ready Player One pic.twitter.com/X9Vec5tluj
— Scott Menzel (@ScottDMenzel) July 22, 2021
It needs to be said that Free Guy is one of only a handful of movies this year that delivers on everything that the trailers promise. The jokes work almost always. The surprises deliver. The action is great. Visually stunning. A lot of heart. Reynolds, Comer & Keery are fantastic
— Scott Menzel (@ScottDMenzel) July 22, 2021
This is easily one of Shawn Levy’s best films and this is coming from someone who has enjoyed the majority of his work. Also, the film has a lot of adult humor and yet somehow manages to still be family friendly. It really does have a little something for everyone.
— Scott Menzel (@ScottDMenzel) July 22, 2021
#FreeGuy is everything I'd hoped for, and then some. @ShawnLevyDirect & @VancityReynolds have created a universe that's bitingly satirical & heartwarmingly hilarious. I loved this movie & cannot wait to see it again, bc there are moments that will absolutely KILL w/ an audience. pic.twitter.com/jfRNYg8fvf
— Mike Reyes (@MrControversy83) July 22, 2021
Happy to report @VancityReynolds and @ShawnLevyDirect's team up on #FreeGuy is awesome. It's a fun and feel good movie that had me smiling beginning to end. Also the movie has a surprise or two that legit made my jaw drop. See it as soon as you can so you can avoid spoilers. pic.twitter.com/uCqq22ANQ9
— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) July 22, 2021
I was extremely skeptical heading into #FreeGuy – heading out, I was a huge fan.
One of the freshest-feeling, genuinely funny, and surprisingly moving big-budget adventure movies in years.
Ryan Reynolds is great, of course, but watch out for Joe Keery and Jodie Comer. Stars. pic.twitter.com/QD6T5EL5NT
— Joel Meares (@joelmeares) July 22, 2021
I had so much fun with #FreeGuy!!! It's silly, funny, delightfully weird, and just all around made my heart happy. #RyanReynolds and #JodieComer are a great movie duo.@FreeGuyMovie @ShawnLevyDirect @VancityReynolds pic.twitter.com/5wMDNrGYv6
— Christina Radish (@ChristinaRadish) July 22, 2021
@FreeGuyMovie is the biggest surprise of the summer! Funny, charming, and downright likable. Really enjoyed it! It's Tron meets Truman Show, with great performances from @VancityReynolds #JodieComer and @joe_keery! Don't just have a good day! Have a great day! #FreeGuy -Mike M. pic.twitter.com/SHuLQWwTbD
— The Nerds of Color (@TheNerdsofColor) July 22, 2021
#FreeGuy is such a blast. I laughed throughout, the action was so over-the-top, there's so many little Easter egg nods to gamer behaviors, and the cast rules. I'm looking forward to watching this one again with a big crowd.
I'm going to think twice when I come across NPCs now.
— Chris E. Hayner (@ChrisHayner) July 22, 2021
#FreeGuy is such a fun movie! Packed with action from beginning to end. This movie knows how to make use of video game references and easter eggs – just the perfect amount ????. I had such a great time watching this movie and I can’t wait to see it again. Highly recommend pic.twitter.com/DYUlK8d6xW
— Wendy Lee Szany (@WendyLeeSzany) July 22, 2021
#FreeGuy is very cute and surprisingly easy follow if you know nothing about gaming, but gamers will certainly appreciate it the most. Ryan Reynolds is as charming as ever and Jodie Comer is as badass as ever. It's not something I'd rush out to see again, but it's worth a watch.
— Jamie Jirak (@JamieCinematics) July 22, 2021
?????#FreeGuy is a joy & will be a hit. A video game movie that actually makes you feel like you're in a VG. RR is the movie equiv of Ted Lasso (glass half full, full of fab one liners & so darn likable). Jodi Comer is a movie star (ahem Marvel). CLEVER & ORIGINAL! SURPRISES GALORE! pic.twitter.com/UIspkJjVLR
— Nikki Novak (@NikkiNovak) July 22, 2021
I think we could all use something fun and heartwarming right about now, and it sounds like Free Guy will scratch that particular itch just perfectly. The Shawn Levy films stars Ryan Reynolds as a bank teller who discovers that he's actually a background player in an open-world video game and decides to become the hero of his own story. Free Guy also stars Jodie Comer, Lil Rel Howery, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Joe Keery, Taika Waititi, Camille Kostek, and more. Free Guy will debut in theaters on August 13, 2021.
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