The Fall Guy Review - Hilarious Gags, Amazing Action and a nice homage to the Stunt Community
After a botched stunt that leaves stuntman Colt Seavers (Ryan Gosling) sidelined for a year and a half, he resurdata-faces to direct his ex-girlfriend Jody Moreno's (Emily Blunt) debut feature picture, Metal Storm. Naturally, his life is compounded by the fact that tom Ryder (Aaron Taylor-Johnson), the actor for whom he stunt doubled for years, has inexplicably vanished and Jody was unaware that he was the stuntman in her picture. The Fall Guy's storyline is rather simple, but it's made better by amazing stunt scenes and the blending of many genres.
The film's big, incredibly entertaining action sequences drive the narrative, but they are not the core of the story. The connection between Colt and Jody, as well as his attempts to regain her love and devotion after he nearly ghosted her after his stunt mishap, are at the core of the narrative. Leitch skillfully blends romance, humor, and action in this picture.
Colt's motivation is to get back together with Jody, and he won't hesitate to put himself in risky positions to get her forgiveness. Although it seems sense that Jody is protecting her heart from breaking once more, Blunt's still-present fondness for Colt is evident from the glimmer in her eyes and the tiny grin that dances across the corner of her lips. The two get along well, and the movie incorporates some of the greatest rom-com clichés, which raises the stakes and makes the action more thrilling to watch.
In addition, many jokes stay humorous the entire time, and they're sprinkled throughout to avoid being monotonous and maybe losing their appeal. Colt talks to buddy and stunt coordinator Dan Tucker (Winston Duke) in a humorous movie line that he stole from some of the most well-known action flicks. Duke and Gosling get along nicely, and Gosling in particular is skilled at using his line delivery to make us laugh at how ludicrous some of the characters are.
In the meanwhile, Taylor-Johnson's Ryder is shallow and hilarious, and the movie makes fun of actors who claim to do their stunts regularly. producer Gail Meyers, played by Hannah Waddingham, loves the part and amplifies the ridiculousness with her presence. Although her little screen time might have been better used, Stephanie Hsu, in a supporting part, had a chance to shine.
The film itself is captivating from beginning to end, setting the stage for Colt's journey and the pivotal bond he shares with Jody. Blunt's persona becomes entangled in the antics, and her presence enhances the movie. The movie understands how to be ridiculous without going too far, and the comedy timing is spot on. The Fall Guy is a fantastic, vibrant, and enjoyable love letter to the stunt community and the work they perform, which sometimes goes unappreciated and unpraised, and it centers around the stuntman as the protagonist of the tale.
Overall, The Fall Guy is an Action thriller that blends romance, action, and comedy effortlessly.
Ratings: ⭐⭐⭐⭐