After another long lull in the action, this week I once again ventured to my local movie theater to check out the latest film release. The Fall Guy is the latest film from stuntman turned director David Leitch starring Emily Blunt and Ryan Gosling, loosely (very loosely) based on the 1980s tv series from Glen A. Larson. I went into this one not knowing what to expect and just hoping for a couple of hours of worthwhile entertainment that justified leaving the house.
Mission accomplished.
While it took me a bit to completely get into this two-hour and six-minute film, it did feel longer, I nonetheless got there and enjoyed myself. All told, The Fall Guy is light-hearted, action packed, humorous fun.
The chemistry between Gosling and Blunt makes the film. The movie within the movie and the “behind-the-scenes” stunt work as well as the actual film’s stunt work is an endearing love letter to all the unsung heroes who make our favorite films so much more.
An absolutely kickass soundtrack, wonderful supporting cast in Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Hannah Waddingham, Winston Duke, and Stephanie Hsu add to the joy and fun of this film. As a fan of the original series the nods of homage and the revamped theme song really brought joy.
There’s not much more I feel I can say without getting into spoiler neighborhood other than while not perfect, The Fall Guy solidly ushers in 2024's summer popcorn flicks. If you’re looking to get out of the house/heat, need to shut off your mind, and just enjoy yourself, The Fall Guy is a good choice. Be sure to stay for the credits to see all the fun behind, behind-the-scenes fun.
The Fall Guy gets a 7 from me.
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