Cherry (2021): A Raw, Visually Bold Descent into Chaos

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Cherry is a cinematic punch to the gut — ambitious, emotional, and often uncomfortable. Directed by the Russo Brothers and starring Tom Holland in a radical departure from his clean-cut Marvel persona, this film dives deep into themes of trauma, addiction, love, and identity in modern America.


The story follows a young man grappling with life's brutalities, and the film moves through his emotional and psychological landscape like a fever dream. It’s divided into distinct narrative segments, each with its own tone and aesthetic — from romance and war to despair and desperation.

Tom Holland delivers a performance that is raw, exposed, and surprisingly mature. His portrayal is the beating heart of the film, making the viewer care about a character whose life spirals into chaos. He carries the weight of the role with a kind of nervous energy that feels authentic and unsettling.

The film’s style is unmistakably loud — flashy camera work, fourth-wall breaks, dark humour, and visual shifts that mirror the protagonist’s mental state. Sometimes it works brilliantly. Sometimes it feels like too much. But one thing is certain: Cherry never plays it safe.

This isn’t an easy watch. It challenges you emotionally and stylistically. But if you're looking for a gritty, unfiltered take on trauma and the cost of choices — and if you want to see Tom Holland break far away from his usual image — Cherry is worth the journey.



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