Free Guy | Film Review
I had heard a lot about this film when it initially came out last year - mostly good things. It never really appealed to me, though, partly because I didn't really understand the premise, and also because it didn't seem like my kind of thing. But it had always been on my 'to-watch' list, and I finally got around to it. When a bank teller discovers that his world is a video game, and he is a background character within that game, he decides to become the hero of his own story. I absolutely loved this film! I had quite low expectations, so I was surprised by how much I loved it. Once I understood the concept, I loved it. I'm not a huge gamer, but I do enjoy playing video games, and I wish more movies were made that explored video games in this way. There are multiple references to pop culture sprinkled throughout the film, and not only are these well-placed, but they do a good job of explaining the world of the film and moving the story forward, rather than just be...