Formulaic to a fault and largely forgettable, Free Guy comes across more as a bland product of consumerism than as a piece of art or entertainment. There may be faint moments of humor and emotion that keep this movie from being a complete waste of time, but that is drowned out by the script's predictable and unimaginative nature. Additionally, there is a distinct lack of vision in this film as it plainly displays its story in the most standard ways, rarely striking the audience visually. Fundamentally, it feels like everyone involved in this project was driven by their paychecks rather than passion.
From a technical standpoint, Free Guy is largely adequate as it possesses decent special effects, amusing soundtrack choices, and coherent camera work. Meanwhile, the design of our video game world (where the film primarily takes place) might not be ugly but is noticeably generic. Really, the only thing to note from Free Guy is the fact that Ryan Reynolds is the lead. His charm does manage to occasionally shine through, but the cast is largely called to stick to the bare basics. In the end, Free Guy is missing the genuine heart a movie needs to connect in a lasting way.
Writing: 3/10
Direction: 4/10
Cinematography: 5/10
Acting: 5/10
Editing: 4/10
Sound: 6/10
Score/Soundtrack: 6/10
Production Design: 4/10
Casting: 7/10
Effects: 6/10
Overall Score: 5.0/10
Well is it really that bad because everyone is raving about it