It's high noon on the edge of the universe in "The Fall Guy" a movie that's been done before a lifetime ago as a TV series in 1981, before my son was born.
So, what is with Hollywood's obsession with remaking old TV series?
Wasn't 112 episodes from the 80's enough for most of us?
A lack of creativity would be the answer.
Still it was shot in Sydney.
Meaning at the very least it employed a lot of Australian cast and crew which is great for our local film industry.
Play the drinking game "Spot the Aussies and Great Australian Landmarks" and you'll be inebriated before you leave the cinema.
The chemistry between the two stars is palpable and a chance for the biggest stars form "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" to unite on the big screen.
Ryan Gosling is the titular stuntman as "Colton Seavers" in this big budget adaptation.
Although this is not the best project to choose after his role as "Ken" in 2023's smash hit.
It's not the first time Gosling has played a stunt performer, remember "Drive" from 2011?
Meanwhile Emily Blunt plays "Jody" the director of the movie within the movie and does her best in this lightweight action, comedy, romance with fast talking repartee between the two.
Watch out for: Aaron Taylor-Johnson ("Bullet Train") as "Tom Ryder" the star of this fictional movie.
And also "Ted Lasso" favourite Hannah Waddingham as the Producer of said film.
Plus the TV show's famous vehicle, the GMC K-2500 Wideside.
Director David Leitch started his career as a stuntman in movies like "Blade".
No one is calling this Oscar bait even though it stars 3 Oscar nominees, but it is what it is a fun, not always funny movie, that is an escape from your everyday so you can forget about your worries, shocking news headlines, the cost of living etc for just over 2 hours. (at least 30 minutes too long)
Blink and you'll miss it: Six million dollar man SFX during a slow motion fight scene (due to Lee Majors ("The Six Million Dollar Man ") playing the OG "Colton Seavers".
There is plenty of foreshadowing of later events in "The Fall Guy".
The ripper soundtrack opens with Kiss and AC/DC and just keeps pumping out the classic metal bangers.
Please avoid the terrible playlist someone has made on Spotify calling itself "The Fall Guy" (Soundtrack) because it's not even remotely close to the true soundtrack.
Listen out for: the original TV series theme song in the closing credits sung by Lee Majors who has a cameo in this motion picture version.
Even Heather Thomas, the original "Jody", makes an appearance.
Stay for the end credits where you get a sneak peek at the movie within a movie they've been making, "Metal Storm" and meet the real stuntmen and women behind "The Fall Guy".
This flick celebrates the art of stunt performing at every opportunity and could be a fun date night where you'll find yourself reciting some of the lines to your partner on Valentine's Day.
Who knows maybe this movie could convince the Academy to add a "Stunt" category next year?
So, what is with Hollywood's obsession with remaking old TV series?
Wasn't 112 episodes from the 80's enough for most of us?
A lack of creativity would be the answer.
Still it was shot in Sydney.
Meaning at the very least it employed a lot of Australian cast and crew which is great for our local film industry.
Play the drinking game "Spot the Aussies and Great Australian Landmarks" and you'll be inebriated before you leave the cinema.
The chemistry between the two stars is palpable and a chance for the biggest stars form "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" to unite on the big screen.
Ryan Gosling is the titular stuntman as "Colton Seavers" in this big budget adaptation.
Although this is not the best project to choose after his role as "Ken" in 2023's smash hit.
It's not the first time Gosling has played a stunt performer, remember "Drive" from 2011?
Meanwhile Emily Blunt plays "Jody" the director of the movie within the movie and does her best in this lightweight action, comedy, romance with fast talking repartee between the two.
Watch out for: Aaron Taylor-Johnson ("Bullet Train") as "Tom Ryder" the star of this fictional movie.
And also "Ted Lasso" favourite Hannah Waddingham as the Producer of said film.
Plus the TV show's famous vehicle, the GMC K-2500 Wideside.
Director David Leitch started his career as a stuntman in movies like "Blade".
No one is calling this Oscar bait even though it stars 3 Oscar nominees, but it is what it is a fun, not always funny movie, that is an escape from your everyday so you can forget about your worries, shocking news headlines, the cost of living etc for just over 2 hours. (at least 30 minutes too long)
Blink and you'll miss it: Six million dollar man SFX during a slow motion fight scene (due to Lee Majors ("The Six Million Dollar Man ") playing the OG "Colton Seavers".
There is plenty of foreshadowing of later events in "The Fall Guy".
The ripper soundtrack opens with Kiss and AC/DC and just keeps pumping out the classic metal bangers.
Please avoid the terrible playlist someone has made on Spotify calling itself "The Fall Guy" (Soundtrack) because it's not even remotely close to the true soundtrack.
Listen out for: the original TV series theme song in the closing credits sung by Lee Majors who has a cameo in this motion picture version.
Even Heather Thomas, the original "Jody", makes an appearance.
Stay for the end credits where you get a sneak peek at the movie within a movie they've been making, "Metal Storm" and meet the real stuntmen and women behind "The Fall Guy".
This flick celebrates the art of stunt performing at every opportunity and could be a fun date night where you'll find yourself reciting some of the lines to your partner on Valentine's Day.
Who knows maybe this movie could convince the Academy to add a "Stunt" category next year?