A bank teller discovers he is actually a background player in an open-world video game, and decides to become the hero of his own story. Now, in a world where there are no limits, he is determined to be the guy who saves his world his way before it's too late.
Acting
Taika Waititi's unhinged tech bro villain steals every scene he's in.
Visual Effects
Seamless GTA-meets-Tron world that actually feels playable.
Writing
Surprisingly sharp satire of gaming culture under the bubblegum surface.
Director
Shawn Levy
Ryan Reynolds
Guy
Jodie Comer
Millie Rusk / Molotovgirl
Lil Rel Howery
Buddy
Joe Keery
Keys
Utkarsh Ambudkar
Mouser
Taika Waititi
Antwan
Channing Tatum
Revenjamin Buttons
Aaron W Reed
Dude
Britne Oldford
Barista
Camille Kostek
Bombshell
Mark Lainer
Hostage
Sophie Levy
Big City Dreamer
Naheem Garcia
Convenience Store Owner Joe
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Ryan Reynolds secretly bought a gin company using profits from this film, which feels very on-brand for a movie about capitalism.
The film's 'Free City' is basically Fortnite meets Grand Theft Auto, and Epic Games reportedly loved the free marketing.
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