Role Play

R

2023

1 hr. 40 min.

Mystery & Thriller

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45 Reviews

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Emma (Kayley Cuoco) and Dave (David Oyelowo) have the seemingly perfect life -- two kids, suburban house, good jobs -- but after seven years of marriage they find themselves in a bit of a rut. For their wedding anniversary this year they are looking to spice things up with a little role play. They plan to meet as strangers in a hotel bar, but before Dave arrives, Emma catches the eye of a mysterious older man (Bill Nighy). The mystery gentleman recognizes Emma -- as an international assassin for hire with a bounty on her head. Emma leads a secret life that Dave knows nothing about. Emma's past comes roaring back into her new life and she is forced to take action to protect the family she loves.

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Libby C

"Role Play" offers an intriguing premise with moments of genuine suspense and excitement. However, it suffers from occasional pacing issues and predictable plot twists. While it may not appeal to everyone, fans of psychological thrillers will find enough to enjoy in this film.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

04/07/24

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J G

Not terrible, but less than the sum of its parts. No twists, and the 'payoffs' were all pretty underwhelming. Also didn't really decide what genre - is it gritty, is it silly, is it romantic, is it action. Right now it's critics at 30% and audience at 45% - that sounds just about right.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/31/24

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Pastor Dana D J

A pair of good actors staring in a comical spy thriller. The storyline is believable if you believe in true love.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/24

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Andrei D

Cuoco's considerable charm cannot save it

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/28/24

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Jonathan H

Nothing all that memorable or great to say about this movie. The initial premise was more interesting and mysterious than what transpired throughout the 2nd & 3rd acts. Fairly ridiculous and with too many unanswered questions or unknown motivations/driving forces for various characters. Performances were fine, so don't take this as a knock against the actors. Plot and screenplay just seemed very average to weak. Watch "Date Night" for a much better and funnier version of this film.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/27/24

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Tony S

It starts out fun, then turns serious and suspenseful. Too much violence to watch with the kids, but a nice weekend watch otherwise.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/25/24

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Thomas Vincent

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Kaley Cuoco

Emma

David Oyelowo

Dave

Connie Nielsen

Gwen Carver

Bill Nighy

Bob

Sonita Henry

Karen Shah

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Craig Mathieson

The Age (Australia)

French director Thomas Vincent’s feature is lacking in laughs, a genuine marital dynamic, and decent action sequences.

Jan 25, 2024

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John Anderson

Wall Street Journal

Like a guy at a bar telling you a very long joke. You laugh politely each time the story seems to be winding up, which it isn’t, until the fellow brings things to a close by telling you his house burned down just after he made the last mortgage payment.

Jan 12, 2024

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Samantha Bergeson

indieWire

Director Thomas Vincent plays it safe which, for an action comedy hinging on the sexy fascination of spying, makes for a flaccid film all around.

Rated: C-

Jan 12, 2024

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Alex Hudson

Exclaim!

Where it truly belongs is on airplane entertainment systems, where it can help bored travellers waste a couple hours while half nodding off after a mini-sized bottle of wine.

Rated: 5/10

Feb 22, 2024

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Paul Salfen

AMFM Magazine

Critics will savage it but at-home audiences may find it a nice – if not too standout – free streaming watch during an otherwise slow release week.

Rated: 6/10

Feb 12, 2024

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Lael Loewenstein

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

Tonally dysfunctional -- it didn't know what it wanted to be.

Feb 1, 2024

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Synopsis

Emma (Kayley Cuoco) and Dave (David Oyelowo) have the seemingly perfect life -- two kids, suburban house, good jobs -- but after seven years of marriage they find themselves in a bit of a rut. For their wedding anniversary this year they are looking to spice things up with a little role play. They plan to meet as strangers in a hotel bar, but before Dave arrives, Emma catches the eye of a mysterious older man (Bill Nighy). The mystery gentleman recognizes Emma -- as an international assassin for hire with a bounty on her head. Emma leads a secret life that Dave knows nothing about. Emma's past comes roaring back into her new life and she is forced to take action to protect the family she loves.

Director: Thomas Vincent
Executive Producer: Luc Etienne
Screenwriter: Andrew Baldwin, Seth W. Owen
Distributor: Amazon Studios
Production Co: StudioCanal, Yes, Norman Productions, The Picture Company
Rating: R (Violence and Language)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 12, 2024

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