The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017)
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The world's top bodyguard gets a new client, a hit man who must testify at the International Court of Justice. They must put their differences aside and work together to make it to the trial on time.
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... Michael Bryce
... Darius Kincaid
... Vladislav Dukhovich
... Sonia Kincaid
... Amelia Roussel
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For professional Bodyguard Michael Bryce (Ryan Reynolds), life is good. As an elite member of his craft, he is well paid and lives a very good life keeping high-profile targets safe the world over. When things unexpectedly take a turn we find Michael two years on having hit the skids and struggling to claw his way back to prominence in the new film “The Hitman’s Bodyguard”.
Things become complicated for Michael as a despotic tyrant named Dukhovich (Gary Oldman) is on trial for war crimes and countless atrocities, and is about to go free due to removing all those who would be able to testify against him with credible evidence. That is with the exception of one Darius Kincaid (Samuel L. Jackson). Darius is incarcerated but makes a deal to testify in exchange for his wife (Selma Hayek), being granted freedom. Darius knows he is a marked man but takes the chance and under the watch of Interpol Agent Roussel (Elodie Yung), they set off.
Naturally things do not go as planned and the two find themselves fleeing for their lives with numerous deadly assassins hot on their heels. Unsure who she can trust, Roussel calls in Michael even though they have some seriously unresolved issues about one another that destroyed their previous relationship. Further complicating matters is the history Michael and Darius share which makes them naturally hostile to one another.
Nevertheless, Michael and Darius set off to reach the courtroom but the imposed deadline and face numerous dangers and hilarious situations along the way.
Jackson and Reynolds work very well with one another and their banter and chiding comes across as very natural. The jokes come more often than I expected but the film is very much an action film, and the sequences are intense, funny, and gripping, especially and extended chase and fight sequence along the canals and shopping district of Amsterdam.
While some may say that the film is just a variation on the Buddy Cop genre of old, the strong cast and the winning mix of jokes and action make the film a very pleasant surprise and one of my more enjoyable films of 2017. It was a highly-enjoyable thrill ride and one of the best films this summer.
If you are a fan of action, comedies, and the pairing of Jackson and Reynolds, do not miss this film.
4 stars out of 5.
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The Hitman's Bodyguard
For professional Bodyguard Michael Bryce (Ryan Reynolds), life is good. As an elite member of his craft, he is well paid and lives a very good life keeping high-profile targets safe the world over. When things unexpectedly take a turn we find Michael two years on having hit the skids and struggling to claw his way back to prominence in the new film “The Hitman’s Bodyguard”.
Things become complicated for Michael as a despotic tyrant named Dukhovich (Gary Oldman) is on trial for war crimes and countless atrocities, and is about to go free due to removing all those who would be able to testify against him with credible evidence. That is with the exception of one Darius Kincaid (Samuel L. Jackson). Darius is incarcerated but makes a deal to testify in exchange for his wife (Selma Hayek), being granted freedom. Darius knows he is a marked man but takes the chance and under the watch of Interpol Agent Roussel (Elodie Yung), they set off.
Naturally things do not go as planned and the two find themselves fleeing for their lives with numerous deadly assassins hot on their heels. Unsure who she can trust, Roussel calls in Michael even though they have some seriously unresolved issues about one another that destroyed their previous relationship. Further complicating matters is the history Michael and Darius share which makes them naturally hostile to one another.
Nevertheless, Michael and Darius set off to reach the courtroom but the imposed deadline and face numerous dangers and hilarious situations along the way.
Jackson and Reynolds work very well with one another and their banter and chiding comes across as very natural. The jokes come more often than I expected but the film is very much an action film, and the sequences are intense, funny, and gripping, especially and extended chase and fight sequence along the canals and shopping district of Amsterdam.
While some may say that the film is just a variation on the Buddy Cop genre of old, the strong cast and the winning mix of jokes and action make the film a very pleasant surprise and one of my more enjoyable films of 2017. It was a highly-enjoyable thrill ride and one of the best films this summer.
If you are a fan of action, comedies, and the pairing of Jackson and Reynolds, do not miss this film.
4 stars out of 5.
_The Hitman's Bodyguard_ is getting absolutely flensed by the critics, including several of whom I personally value the opinion of very highly. But when it comes to _The Hitman's Bodyguard_, I gotta flat out disagree. It's not out here changing lives for the better, and it's hardly gonna ride out the year on a palanquin of Oscar nominations, but I had a seriously enjoyable time with The Hitman's Bodyguard. Jackson and Reynolds worked. The leads and their respective romantic entanglements worked. Most of all, director Patrick Hughes worked his ass of to blend comedy, action and romance and have it pay off. This isn't Hughes' best work though, if you want to see that, check out 2010's _Red Hill_.
_Final rating:★★★ - I liked it. Would personally recommend you give it a go._
**Once upon a time two sworn enemies teamed up!**
Maybe the critics are right, but like usual, I don't have to agree with them. This is a nice film, not a great film as a few people lauding. It is entertaining. All the stunts were good, comedies were good enough, but the basic plot itself a cliche. Yes, anybody aged 20+ would surely have seen many similar storied films. It's just in another time with another cast and crew. They had promoted it so well. So the result was incredible. But in reality JUST one time watchable film with not expecting serious laughs.
Initially I thought it could be this year's 'The Nice Guys', and they are about to repeat the same magic of Crowe and Gosling duo. But it was different. Too hard hitting, just what Tarantino fans would like to have. Besides, their guy, Samuel L. Jackson is here. Both the leads were good. That does not mean they have saved the film. That's an assumption of fanboys. Luck could be another factor!
It was about a hitman in capture decides to give an important testimony in the International Criminal Court against a powerful man. So now the bad guys are after him in his every move from England to Holland. A demoted bodyguard takes the job to safely get him to his destination. Their journey begins where they are going to encounter a series of obstacles and they finally make it where a major twist comes in before the end.
As I said, this is no special, except the way they have presented on the screen makes the difference. But again, not all films are lucky in that criteria as this one. It is like one in a 20-25 films. So if your objective is timepass, then this will do just fine. There could be a sequel, probably prequel seems a nice idea. But I'm not sure whether I want it or not. I'll just be happy if they do!
_7/10_
Cast & Crew of
The Hitman's Bodyguard
Cast
... Michael Bryce
... Darius Kincaid
... Vladislav Dukhovich
... Sonia Kincaid
... Amelia Roussel
... Foucher
... Rebecca Harr
... Seifert
... Ivan
... Garrett
... Livitin
... Moreno
... ICC Lead Judge
... Renata Casoria
... Interpol Agent
... Petr Asimov
... Flowerstall Clerk
... Vacklin
... CO19 Officer
... Mrs. Asimov
... ICC Court Clerk
... Garrett's Officer
... Interpol Agent
... Sonia's Cell Mate
... Dukhovich Merc
... Coventry Police Officer
... Hacker Merc
... Nun Driver
... Amsterdam Bartender
... Dutch Cop
... Zidane
... Preacher Murderer
... Speedboat Owner
... Goran
... Fabio
... Widow
... Zidane's Soldier
... Semi-Truck Driver
... Doctor
... Burly Guard
... ICC Judge
... Policeman Lawyer
... Lawyer
... Pedestrian
... Lawyer
... Defence Stenographer
... Cyclist
... Interpol Guard
... Guard (uncredited)
... Interpol Agent (uncredited)
Crew
... Special Effects Supervisor
... Producer
... Costume Design
... Casting
... Original Music Composer
... Executive Producer
... Producer
... Director of Photography
... Production Design
... Second Unit Director of Photography
... Casting
... Executive Producer
... Sound Re-Recording Mixer
... Director
... Supervising Art Director
... Foley
... Line Producer
... Steadicam Operator
... Supervising Art Director
... Camera Operator
... Art Direction
... Art Direction
... Executive Producer
... Stunt Double
... Supervising Sound Editor
... Music Editor
... Foley
... Costume Supervisor
... Set Decoration
... Art Department Coordinator
... Costume Supervisor
... Key Costumer
... Editor
... Visual Effects Producer
... Script Supervisor
... Still Photographer
... Property Master
... Sound Designer
... Script Supervisor
... Art Direction
... Foley
... Set Costumer
... Camera Operator
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... Special Effects Supervisor
... Gaffer
... Aerial Director of Photography
... Sound Re-Recording Mixer
... Camera Operator
... Visual Effects Editor
... Set Decoration
... Hairstylist
... Camera Operator
... Visual Effects Coordinator
... Second Unit Director of Photography
... Visual Effects Editor
... Gaffer
... Music Supervisor
... Armorer
... Writer
... Special Effects Supervisor
... Dialogue Editor
... ADR Editor
... Art Direction
... First Assistant Editor
... Assistant Costume Designer
... Sound Recordist
... Co-Producer
... Armory Coordinator
... Makeup Department Head
... Key Grip
... Visual Effects Coordinator
... Visual Effects Coordinator
... Costume Supervisor
... Set Costumer
... Visual Effects Editor
... Visual Effects Coordinator
... Visual Effects Coordinator
... Co-Executive Producer
... Title Designer
... Unit Publicist
... Key Grip
... Line Producer
... Hairstylist
... Aerial Coordinator
... Sound Effects Editor
... Stunt Double
... Visual Effects Coordinator
... Foley Editor
... Gaffer
... Armorer
... Sound Re-Recording Mixer
... Special Effects Coordinator
... Property Master
... Key Hair Stylist
... Drone Operator
... Digital Intermediate
... Special Effects Coordinator
... Art Direction
... Assistant Art Director
... Rigging Gaffer
... Animation
... Key Grip
... Russian Arm Operator
... Costume Supervisor
... Set Costumer
... Armorer
... Digital Intermediate
... Digital Intermediate
... Stunt Double
... Second Unit Director
... Stunt Driver
... Stunts
... Stunt Double
... Stunt Double
... Stunt Double
... Stunt Coordinator
... Special Effects Technician
... Special Effects Technician
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