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In 1988, American video game salesman Henk Rogers discovers the video game Tetris. When he sets out to bring the game to the world, he enters a dangerous web of lies and corruption behind the Iron Curtain.
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Taron Egerton
Henk Rogers
Nikita Efremov
Alexey Pajitnov
Sofia Lebedeva
Sasha
Anthony Boyle
Kevin Maxwell
Ben Miles
Howard Lincoln
Ken Yamamura
Minoru Arakawa
Igor Grabuzov
Valentin Trifonov
Oleg Stefan
Belikov
Ayane Nagabuchi
Akemi Rogers
Rick Yune
Bank Manager
Roger Allam
Robert Maxwell
Toby Jones
Robert Stein
Mara Huf
Tracy
Miles Barrow
Dennis Jackson
Alexey Shedko
Alexey's Lab Chief
Natalia Gonchar
MCSC Secretary
Ayano Yamamoto
Nintendo Secretary Japan
Nino Furuhata
Yamauchi's Assistant
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Review
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Tetris, directed by Jon S. Baird, is an entertaining and fast-paced film that manages to balance a grounded story with a light tone. The screenplay is stellar, streamlined, and keeps the audience engaged throughout. Despite some old-school “America is good, Russia is bad” propaganda, which felt a little dated, the story remained engaging. However, the end of the film got a bit out there, and the car chase sequence felt a bit out of place.
In terms of performances, Taron Edgerton stood out as the lead, carrying the film with his performance. While the rest of the cast delivered fine performances, nothing was particularly memorable. Overall, the majority of the performances didn’t really add or take away anything from the film.
The direction was really well done, with the 8-bit transitions between cities and acts of the film being a standout element. However, the random eight-bit overlays on top of the picture felt a bit out of place. The 80s aesthetic was executed brilliantly, and the score and song selection were both fantastic.
In conclusion, Tetris is a good movie that offers a unique take on the iconic video game. The story, while sometimes relying on dated propaganda, manages to stay grounded and entertaining. Taron Edgerton delivers a standout performance, while the direction and score provide an engaging and nostalgic experience for viewers.
Score: 72%
Verdict: Good
TitanGusang16 May, 2023
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