The Fall Guy

Synopsis: After leaving the business one year earlier battle-scarred stuntman Colt Seavers springs back into action when the star of a big studio movie suddenly disappears. As the mystery surrounding the missing actor deepens, Colt soon finds himself ensnared in a sinister plot that pushes him to the edge of a fall more dangerous than any stunt.

Movie Review:

"The Fall Guy," directed by David Leitch, is loosely based on the 70s TV show of the same name. It's a classic example of a big, fun popcorn summer movie that's hilarious, action-packed, and filled with amazing fight scenes. It's a love letter to all the stunt men and women in Hollywood.

Ryan Gosling plays Colt Stevens, one of the best stuntmen in the business. He brings fun energy, charm, and funny comedic timing to the character, stealing the show for me. Emily Blunt plays Jody Moreno, the director and love interest for Colt Stevens. Their amazing chemistry made me buy into the romantic side of the movie.

Aron Taylor-Johnson plays Tom Ryder, one of the biggest action stars who is self-obsessed and a bit of a man-child. He's hilarious in this movie and makes a great villain in this satire. Hannah Waddingham plays producer Gail Meyer, who is witty, comically funny, and uptight, making her character stand out.

Winston Duke plays Dan Tucker, the head stunt coordinator and Colt's best friend. He's great with humor, one-liners, and amazing fight scenes, but he had the least to do out of all the characters. Teresa Palmer and Stephanie Hsu had funny roles but didn't have much to do.

The practical action and stunt work in the movie were jaw-dropping. However, my biggest issue was that the main mystery storyline wasn't engaging enough to make me care. The movie also felt a bit too long and could have been trimmed by 10 minutes.

Overall, "The Fall Guy" is still an enjoyable summer blockbuster with two charming leads. I am giving "The Fall Guy" 3.5/5 stars. 

Director: David Leitch

Cast: Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Aron Taylor- Johnson, Hannah Waddingham, Stephanie Hsu, Teresa Palmer, David Collins and Winston Duke

Runtime: 126 Minutes