The story of “Cherry,” a film from the Russo brothers, follows one man's path through college, service as an Army medic in Iraq, battling drug addiction, and ultimately becoming an armed robber. Adapted from Nico Walker’s 2018 novel, this semi-autobiographical narrative feels like an exhaustive catalog of poor choices, overly focused on depicting another American story about opioid abuse. It's disappointing because w…

Tom Holland and Joe and Anthony Russo have joined forces once more, but this time for a project quite different from their Marvel work. Adapted from Nico Walker’s book, “Cherry” tells a compelling story broken into segments that each showcase a distinct style and period in the main character's life. Holland portrays a young man searching for purpose. He meets Emily (Ciara Bravo), and they quickly begin a relations…

I’ve been a supporter of Apple TV+ since seeing *Servant*. It's genuinely one of the most underrated streaming services, especially where I live. Even though I’ve only watched a handful of films—*Wolfwalkers*, *Palmer*, and *On the Rocks*—they all set my expectations high for *Cherry*. I always look forward to seeing what the Russo Brothers do outside of their work on the Marvel Cinematic Universe, given how well the…