Apple TV+'s Tetris Review: Who Knew That A Taron Egerton Biopic Could Make Intellectual Property Rights So Thrilling?

Taron Egerton and Nikita Efremov gathered together around a computer in Tetris.

As a game, Tetris is a pretty simple concept that eventually becomes deceptively complex with each new level. The center of a craze that swept the world in the early days of video games, its not exactly a narrative driven experience – unless you count the turmoil felt by the most intense players. Conversely, the story behind programmer Alexey Pajitnov’s creation and its journey to the West is indeed a story worth telling, provided you have the right approach.

Tetris

(Image credit: Apple TV+)

Release Date: March 31, 2023
Directed By: Jon S. Baird
Written By: Noah Pink
Starring: Taron Egerton, Nikita Efremov, Sofia Lebedeva, Anthony Boyle, and Toby Jones
Rating: R for Language
Runtime: 118 minutes