Role Play
Role Play

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Role Play

2023
Movie
101 min
English

Emma has a wonderful husband and two kids in the suburbs of New Jersey – she also has a secret life as an assassin for hire – a secret that her husband David discovers when the couple decide to spice up their marriage with a little role play.

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IMDb5.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes44%
Metacritic47/100
Google Users53%
Director: Thomas VincentGenres: Action, Comedy, Thriller

Plot Summary

An "Agatha Christie"-esque suspense thriller with a twist. Emma, a devoted wife and mother, is discovered to be a contract killer who has been hiding her dangerous past from her husband. When old "clients" resurface, her carefully constructed life begins to unravel, forcing her to confront her true identity and protect her family. The film follows Emma as she navigates the treacherous world of espionage and assassination.

Critical Reception

Role Play received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited a predictable plot and uneven tone as major drawbacks. While some appreciated the attempts at blending action and suspense with domestic drama, many felt the film failed to fully capitalize on its premise or its lead actors' talents. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some enjoying the action sequences and the performance of Kaley Cuoco.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles to balance its action-thriller elements with its domestic drama, resulting in an uneven viewing experience.

  • While Kaley Cuoco delivers a committed performance, the predictable plot and underdeveloped characters prevent the film from reaching its full potential.

  • The screenplay is often derivative and lacks the sharpness needed to elevate it beyond a standard genre flick.

Google audience: Google users had mixed feelings about 'Role Play.' Many appreciated the action and Kaley Cuoco's performance, finding it to be an entertaining, if somewhat formulaic, thriller. However, a significant portion of viewers found the plot to be predictable and lacking originality, with some expressing disappointment in the film's execution.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in Berlin, Germany, with production commencing in April 2022.

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MovieGuys

Role Play is a rather tepid affair, that fails to cash in on its comedic potential. There's a lot of scope for comedy in Role Play but the script fails to deliver the laughs. What you get instead, is an exposition driven action film, wi...

CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Anyone remember Henry Goulding's "Assassin Club" (2023)? Well if you add that in with the repetitive bits from "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" (2005) then you will arrive at something akin to this unremarkable thriller. "Emma" (Kaley Cuoco) is married t...

Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.firstshowing.net/2024/review-cuoco-oyelowos-role-play-film-is-not-a-bad-start-to-2024/ "Role Play follows expectations, both good and bad. While the main performances, particularly from Kaley Cuoco,...

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