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Cherry drifts from college dropout to army medic in Iraq—anchored only by his one true love, Emily. But after returning from the war with PTSD, his life spirals into drugs and crime as he struggles to find his place in the world.
Nico Walker, a young man adrift after his girlfriend Emily leaves for college, enlists in the Army as a medic, serving in the Iraq War. Upon his return, struggling with PTSD and unable to adjust to civilian life, he and Emily turn to robbing banks to fund their drug addiction.
Cherry received generally mixed to negative reviews from critics. While Tom Holland's performance was often praised, the film was criticized for its uneven tone, lengthy runtime, and a perceived lack of focus in its narrative. Audience reception was similarly divided.
Tom Holland delivers a committed performance that anchors the film.
The film struggles with tonal shifts and a sprawling narrative structure.
Criticism is often directed at the film's excessive length and disjointed storytelling.
Google audience: Audiences were divided, with many appreciating Tom Holland's performance and the film's ambition to tackle difficult themes. However, a significant portion of viewers found the movie to be overly long, emotionally manipulative, and lacking a cohesive narrative.
Tom Holland lost 30 pounds for his role as Nico Walker, and the film was shot chronologically to help him embody the character's descent.
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