Director: David Leitch
Starring: Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson
A down-and-out stuntman must find the missing star of his ex-girlfriend’s blockbuster film.
Colt Seavers is a stuntman, and has been performing stunts for action star Tom Ryder (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) for several years. Colt has a crush on camera operator Jody (Emily Blunt). When Colt is seriously injured when a stunt goes wrong, he leaves the industry.
18 Months later his producer Gail (Hannah Waddingham) convinces him to return. Jody – now a director – is directing her movie ‘Metalstorm’, for which Colt will be doing the stunts. Tom Ryder stars in the movie. However, things get complicated when Tom suddenly disappears, and Gail asks Colt to find him. What seems simple at first turns into a life-threatening ordeal for Colt as he gets involved in murder, with thugs on his trail.
‘The Fall Guy’ is a lighthearted movie and the potential life-threatening moments are presented as comedy, so the film is never to be taken too seriously. For most parts, I think it worked well and there were many funny moments (although never really hilarious). I enjoyed the film’s presentation in general with the film boasting some fantastic visuals, action sequences, and off course stunts. This film is laden with incredible stunts from beginning to end. What I loved most, was the return to practical effects instead of CGI. Hats off to director David Leitch!!
It was also exciting watching the characters making a movie. It gave a good insight into the making of a movie, and being on a movie set. (Yes, fortunately I have been and could relate). The film has an awesome soundtrack and I loved the way ‘I was made for loving you’ by Kiss was transformed into an exciting film score.
There’s more than enough action and adventure to keep the viewer engaged and I also thoroughly enjoyed the film’s climax. So, fasten your seatbelt, sit back, grab the popcorn and enjoy!
Would I watch it again? Maybe. In time, I think so, yes.
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