My wife and I caught The Fall Guy (2024) in theaters last night. The plot centers on a stuntman who, after a debilitating accident, loses both his confidence and direction in life. A year later, he receives a call for help for the woman he once loved, prompting him to return to the movie industry to help her. However, upon arrival, he discovers ulterior motives at play, leading to unexpected twists and turns.
Directed by David Leitch (Bullet Train) and featuring a star-studded cast including Ryan Gosling (Barbie), Emily Blunt (Oppenheimer), Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Kick-Ass), Winston Duke (Black Panther), and Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso).
The Fall Guy had the potential for a compelling romantic comedy, but unfortunately, the excessive $130 million budget leads to over-the-top scenes and cheesy moments in almost every frame. Despite solid performances from the cast, the film suffers from poor editing and unrealistic storytelling. While there are a few good lines and a touching love story, the movie is weighed down by drawn-out scenes that diminish its impact. Even after the apparent conclusion, the film continues with behind-the-scenes shots during the credits and additional scenes post credits, prolonging the experience unnecessarily (even if I did enjoy the behind the scenes shots).
In conclusion, while The Fall Guy boasts a promising premise, it succumbs to overproduction, poor editing and an abundance of cheese. I would rate it 4.5/10 and recommend it only with appropriate expectations.
Directed by David Leitch (Bullet Train) and featuring a star-studded cast including Ryan Gosling (Barbie), Emily Blunt (Oppenheimer), Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Kick-Ass), Winston Duke (Black Panther), and Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso).
The Fall Guy had the potential for a compelling romantic comedy, but unfortunately, the excessive $130 million budget leads to over-the-top scenes and cheesy moments in almost every frame. Despite solid performances from the cast, the film suffers from poor editing and unrealistic storytelling. While there are a few good lines and a touching love story, the movie is weighed down by drawn-out scenes that diminish its impact. Even after the apparent conclusion, the film continues with behind-the-scenes shots during the credits and additional scenes post credits, prolonging the experience unnecessarily (even if I did enjoy the behind the scenes shots).
In conclusion, while The Fall Guy boasts a promising premise, it succumbs to overproduction, poor editing and an abundance of cheese. I would rate it 4.5/10 and recommend it only with appropriate expectations.