Cherry

4 out of 5 stars.

Cherry is a good crime drama film about a ptsd former army vet struggling with addiction. Strong performances by Ciara Bravo and Tom Holland. Powerful moving drama. For Anthony And Joe Russo next direction effort post Avengers films. Going back to the grounded serious drama roots.

What worked?

The plot was strong moving. Following Cherry (Tom Holland) whos feeling lost and wanting purpose. He fell in love with Emily (Ciara Bravo). When dealing with her wanting to move away. He joins the army. Going through boot camp and sent to Iraq. He faces loss and traumatic moments that changes him forever. Emily and him still keep in touch with there love for another. Once home, Emily notices Cherry is dealing with ptsd. His addiction with drugs becomes worse. Which leaves him struggling for money to robbing banks.

Great performances with the cast ensemble. Lead by Tom Holland and Ciara Bravo. From there moments of young love to dealing with addiction that over takes them both.

It is a powerful direction that does move at a pace with Cherrys college life. Meeting Emily. Than the military experiences. And his ptsd struggles. The film does build a strong emotional connection with the characters and there performances.

Henry Jackmans music score is also good with the film.

What did not work with the film?

The films narrative structure works until it breaks the fourth wall barrier which gives an uneven tone and style for this kind of film.

Overall, it is a good film to check out with a strong moving drama. And great performances.

Tom Hollands gives a fantastic performance in this powerful and insightful movie. The story speaks so well about PTSD, drug abuse and crime and how war veterans are so poorly cared for. Tom Hollands shows what a truly talented actor he is, wonderfully supported by Ciara Bravo. There are some really nice touches with side dialogue to the camera and sign posting.

Spider-Man has grown up and definitely come home. This isn't a movie to watch with the kids and it certainly isn't happy viewing for the most part, but it is nevertheless great viewing and kept me interested throughout. Looking forward to seeing more from the grownup Tom Holland.

This film took effort to watch, some scenes are tough and upsetting but it just prove how great and phenomenal Tom Holland as an actor in this film, he really did push his limits which makes it an oscar-worthy performance.

The film has great cinematography and unique storyline, but the subjects matter are very dark and gut-wrenching.

7/10 for overall movie, 10/10 for Holland's performance alone.

Tom Holland's acting was phenomenal, 11/10. Showcased his true talent - magnificent. The Russo Brothers over did it with how they set things up though; trying to be too smart in my opinion.

The movie was dark and hard, but it makes it up in great acting, cinematography and music that fits perfectly. The movie was rough and took effort to watch, but it was worth it.