Cherry

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Cherry

R

2021

2h 20m

Drama

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1,000+ Ratings

"Cherry" follows the wild journey of a disenfranchised young man from Ohio who meets the love of his life, only to risk losing her through a series of bad decisions and challenging life circumstances. Inspired by the best-selling novel of the same name, "Cherry" features Tom Holland in the title role as an unhinged character who drifts from dropping out of college to serving in Iraq as an Army medic and is only anchored by his one true love, Emily (Ciara Bravo). When Cherry returns home a war hero, he battles the demons of undiagnosed PTSD and spirals into drug addiction, surrounding himself with a menagerie of depraved misfits. Draining his finances, Cherry turns to bank robbing to fund his addiction, shattering his relationship with Emily along the way. Brought to the screen in bold, gritty fashion by visionary directors Anthony and Joe Russo, "Cherry" is a darkly humorous, unflinching coming-of-age story of a man on a universal quest for purpose and human connection.

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Critics Consensus

It's certainly stylish and it offers Tom Holland a welcome opportunity to branch out, but Cherry's woes stem from a story that's too formulaic to bowl anyone over.

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Audience Says

You'll need to settle in for a long ride, but the Russos' unique visual style and great acting from Tom Holland and Ciara Bravo make Cherry a hard-hitting story about PTSD and addiction.

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Roxana Hadadi

Pajiba

03/21/2021

What an absolute mess of superficially explored themes about addiction and America.

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Wenlei Ma

News.com.au

03/19/2021

2/5

Not even the emotional depth or compassion Tom Holland imbues his unnamed character can save Cherry. Only a ruthless editor that would've been willing to cut 60 minutes out of it could have.

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Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

03/18/2021

2/4

Holland flings himself into the role, and sweats desperation every second. But the Russos undermine him at every turn...

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Daryl MacDonald

InSession Film

04/26/2024

C

Although they bring a wonderful stylishness to Cherry, the Russos can't quite bring it home. There is too much story and not enough substance here.

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Jillian Chilingerian

Offscreen With Jillian

08/22/2023

Cherry is the latest example of why some books aren't adaptable for the big screen.

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Manuel São Bento

MSB Reviews

07/24/2023

B-

Cherry is an indisputable mess, but it hangs on due to a captivating first half, a career-best performance from Tom Holland, and an overall well-shot film.

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Nne Ezi

@Moviegeek121 Dec 14

I think that this was a great movie. Yes, it surely isn't the first time that we are hearing the story of PTSD and addiction. But the story is told in such a way that makes anew. What I love the most about the movie is that it doesn't shy away from the fact it is a story and therefore is not afraid to tell it how the owner of the story wishes to tell it. Example of these are the chapters in the movie and the consistent breaking of the 4th wall. if you are interested in story telling and the act of telling an appealing story this is definitly for.

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Brian S

@Brian58 Dec 13

I don't understand the low ratings on RT. This was a great watch and even though over 2 hours, never felt it. It keeps you engaged the whole time. I've seen movies at +90% RT that were not nearly as enjoyable. Give it a try if it looks interesting. It's not all happiness and rainbows, but a great movie.

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Gregarious Y

Dec 12

It's a very entertaining movie. Not sure why so many are hysterical.

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Cedrick C

Oct 26

I don’t get people who criticise that movie. The performances are deep and strong. Aesthetically, this is a master piece. Tom Holland goes through and transfers all the emotions to the viewers. Beautiful film but be ready for an massive emotional drive

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Mr. Charlie B

@Professor Oct 26

Great movie if you’re a recovering addict or is struggling with addiction.

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Robert C

Aug 24

Excellent film, heartbreaking and heartwarming, Tom Holland is exceptional!

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Synopsis

"Cherry" follows the wild journey of a disenfranchised young man from Ohio who meets the love of his life, only to risk losing her through a series of bad decisions and challenging life circumstances. Inspired by the best-selling novel of the same name, "Cherry" features Tom Holland in the title role as an unhinged character who drifts from dropping out of college to serving in Iraq as an Army medic and is only anchored by his one true love, Emily (Ciara Bravo). When Cherry returns home a war hero, he battles the demons of undiagnosed PTSD and spirals into drug addiction, surrounding himself with a menagerie of depraved misfits. Draining his finances, Cherry turns to bank robbing to fund his addiction, shattering his relationship with Emily along the way. Brought to the screen in bold, gritty fashion by visionary directors Anthony and Joe Russo, "Cherry" is a darkly humorous, unflinching coming-of-age story of a man on a universal quest for purpose and human connection.

Director: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
Producer: Jake Aust, Chris Castaldi, Jonathan Gray, Mike Larocca, John Parker, Matthew Rhodes, Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
Screenwriter: Angela Russo-Otstot, Jessica Goldberg
Distributor: Apple
Production Co: The Hideaway Entertainment, AGBO, Kasbah Films
Rating: R (Pervasive Language|Graphic Drug Abuse|Disturbing and Violent Images|Sexual Content)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 26, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 12, 2021
Runtime: 2h 20m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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