Cherry Might Be Tom Holland’s Best Film Yet
Tom Holland has a bright future in Hollywood. As if that wasn’t already known by many due to his role as Spider-Man, Cherry (the second film to release starring Holland in 2021) will seal the deal. While not a film that’ll warrant instant classic status, this picture will stick with you for some time, as it really dives into the effects of PTSD, drug abuse, battling your demons, and the power of love.
Cherry is best defined as a film within a film. Separated into parts (similar to a Quentin Tarantino film) each act felt like a different picture. The approach the directors (Russo Brothers) took was rather bold. The movie feels like a different story in each act. While it does a great job telling the overall plot, you’ll definitely see how the tone of the movie changes.
You start with the typical love story, the main meat, and potatoes of the Cherry film. You’ll then further the plot and go through rather intense military scenes, and then it’s a free-for-all. The whole movie changes course.
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The love story from the beginning takes a drastic turn. I’ll admit a few of the characters in this film (notably the two leads, Holland and Ciara Bravo) do a complete 180 from the first 10 minutes. The Russo Brothers did a great job transitioning the characters. That is, however, an issue this film has.
Aside from the two leads, you’re introduced to so many different supporting roles. While they all play a big part in the films pacing and plot, there’s not enough time given to really grasp the relationship they played with Holland and Bravo’s characters. Every act in the film you’re met with a few new supporting actors and actresses, and its really hard to develop a connection to any. Although, that might have been the Russo’s plan. Getting the audience to really feel and develop a bond with the two leads.
I won’t say I didn’t enjoy Cherry, because I did. I will admit that it wasn’t what I expected at all. It took a lot of time to set up the main plot of the film, and if you hadn’t read the synopsis, you’ll honestly have no idea where the film was going to end up. It’s one thing when you’re just thrown a curveball, however, this goes off the rails quickly. And that’s not a bad thing. There’s just so much to unpack in such a short time, it can be overwhelming.
It’s a real tough one to watch play out. This will hit home for a lot of people. Be aware of what you get yourself into before starting this. One of the more gratifying things about Cherry was the ending. You see such a change in Holland’s character in such a short time. You understand his motives, thoughts, and actions, and when the final credits roll you’ll feel something about his character.
This was a real departure for the Russo Brothers. Cherry is a character-driven film. This shows how great they are at coming up with films that challenge themselves. With a bit more refining, they’d have a perfect film. For them, and Holland, this is a fine start at creating a cinematic masterpiece.
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