EntertainmentStreamingUnderrated Ryan Reynolds dark comedy leaves Amazon Prime Video this weekListen to the voices… watch this movieWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
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Listen to the voices… watch this movie
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(Image credit: Lionsgate Films)
(Image credit: Lionsgate Films)
For most people when they hear the name Ryan Reynolds, they picture him in theDeadpoolsuit, but I always imagine him in a far odder outfit, a bright pink jumpsuit. But if you want to see him wear it, in what is something of a hidden gem, you need to act fast.
That’s becauseThe Voicesis leavingAmazon Prime Videoon the 1st of March. Thank goodness it’s a leap year because that gives you an extra day to watch one of the weirdest movies around, if you loveDonnie Darkothen this is a must-watch on one of thebest streaming services.
Reynolds plays Jerry, a kind-hearted guy suffering from serious delusions. His pink jumpsuit belongs to the factory he works at and he lives a safe, if lonely life. It almost seems like the set-up to a rom-com until an accident causes things to spiral way out of control. Like, human heads in the fridge levels of out of control.
Furthering the Donnie Darko parallels Jerry hears voices in his head. His dog Bosco and cat Mr Whiskers act like the angel and devil on his shoulder (proving once and for all that cats are evil), giving him guidance as his actions unravel his quiet life. Reynolds voices both his feline and canine companions and while a little silly, these scenes are often very funny.
This film is more than just a joke though, director Marjane Satrapi (who you might know from the amazingPersepolis) manages to make it both a solid horror and thriller despite the laughs. Alongside Reynolds' strong central performance, we are treated to excellent showings from Gemma Arterton, Anna Kendrick and Jacki Weaver.
It may only have a respectable but unspectacular 75% on Rotten Tomatoes but I’m not alone in loving this flick, Reynolds himselftweetedthat it was “One of my favorite movies I’ve ever done. Never really got its day in court, but man, it’s weird and fun and beautiful.”
If that sounds like a good enough reason to watch, then make sure you do it before March 1st.
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