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On paper, Ryan “Literally Me” Gosling and Emily Blunt are a perfect casting and I would kill for a romantic comedy with them, and the premise is cool and noble, buuuut.. yeah
I just watched it and loved it…. Seems like ur very hard to please lol watched a few of ur reviews recently I like how in depth you go you definitely know ur stuff I just think ur abit overly critical at times 😅 I honestly loved it. Best film have seen since Oppenheimer.
I agree with every single word you said in the review. It probably sounded good on paper but completely lost on screen. I didn’t even understood the tone of movie. In the end, when Aaron’s character is blown and the remark was passed by Lee ‘Actors’. I felt same actors will say after watching this movie ‘Stunt Man’. It was exhausting!
Mark Kermode really praised it. Have you done a video about film critics? I'd love to hear what you think of other film critics, like who you like or don't like, do you agree with someone always, what makes a good film critic. Get meta!
You hit the nail on the head when you said that this movie is suppose to be a love letter to stuntmen but it's really an afterthought when the credits roll. Even as a romantic comedy they could have had a scene showing how it is to sacrifice so much for a movie and not get any of the credit.
9:22 I didn’t like the lead lady. My husband did actually fall and break his back and get back on his feet. It was hard work and an emotional time is to be expected. And for the movie to put her in charge, let her set him on fire multiple times needlessly till he got her point, was gross. It made her a selfish unsympathetic villain in my eyes. Undeserving of the attention he keeps paying her while going thru hell. She just berates him for not being up to her ideals and he says, you’re right, I’m trying to do better. The movie made this pinnacle of testerone and machismo from an 80’s IP that was played in our homes because we only had 3 channels, took this icon and made him cry while singing Taylor Swift. Another expected part of the action genre is the damsel with T&A. All the women were dressed as professional ceos and saved themselves or the men around them. The only objectified bodies were the villain and his crew, in his Speedo and bath robe. I found it not living up to the hype, and the Hollywood woke changes were too obvious.
Imagine David Lynch directing The Fall Guy. Infinite angles of flat TV tropes moving into an ever deepening doom and dread comprised of fake layers as the stunt man desperately lashes out Nick Cage-like to make a serious impact on... anything... but he can't. Pabst Blue Ribbon!
It sounds like me and you don't like anything from today's pop culture. It's time to discover indie, lesser-known stuff. Good content is still out there, you have to look for it.
I found this one to be as expected. If you like Gosling and Leitch, their personalities are dripping from the screen. Yes it was dumb at times, and yes it was probably too expensive for what it ended up being - but it was fun and stylish. Now to retire to my cave for 5 months to avoid the train of sequels…
Good review, do you have a "perfect circle" tattoo on your back, as in Maynard James Keenan's other band? Im just curious you heavily resemble someone i knew years ago....i just subscribed yesterday to the channel so im sorry if you have spoke on this in other posts... have a great weekend thanks...🎉@deepfocuslens
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Many of my stunt friends worked in this so ill check it out....but ill keep my expectations lowered , i was thinking this might be gamechanging with how stunties are treated in Hollywood
I dunno, sometimes a movie is just meant to be fluffy and fun, which I thought this was. This reminds me of one of those breezy 70s Burt Reynolds’s movies. It’s not deep. But I did enjoy the split screen scene, some of the stunts, and the overall love story arc.
I found it entertaining during 45 minutes but the thing is 2 hour long and it has a really thin plot. The love story is quite silly and the stakes are not even that high. All the time you get the sense that Emily Blunt's character is not really THAT angry towards Gosling. And she shouldnt, it is not as if the protagonist had done anything too mean to her, he just had a crisis after a near dead experience. I also think the most original jokes like the unicorn or the dog appeared quite early in the script and then there was never any other gag with that quirky quality.
Bummer! I loved the Fall Guy TV show as a kid and was hoping for something as fun. Sounds like too many cooks in the kitchen ruined another film that could have been something cool. Keep producers who have never written or directed anything themselves away from the creatives!
The most Laughable Part of this Movie is that Emily Blunt's Director Character Winds Up Making a film that looks exactly like Rebel Moon at the End, And It Stars Jason Mamoa !
Highly recommend "Hooper" (1978) starring Burt Reynolds as an aging stuntman and Jan Michael Vincent as his young protege. Even Adam West is it as the actor on the film set.
Excellent review! I agree 100 percent..."it oversells that meta angle of things without ever understanding how that can function on a deeper level" that's brilliant analysis! Well done... you're the only reviewer I've found that critiqued this film intelligently. I look forward to more reviews!
You are so good at communicating great points... "The film is emphasizing the plot twists so much it begins to telegraph them in real embarrassing ways" Yes!...I couldn't possibly say it better but you nailed it! Finally someone who can really critique a film...
When I watched the trailer, it felt like two movies. A RomCom between a stunt-man and a film director? Great idea! I love it! A stunt-man solving a crime on a movie set? Cool! That's a good idea too! But to put them both together? Ehhhh...
I value your opinion right after i googled fall guy its 2024 movie NO shit! would seams like like a algerethemic AI generated movie you look Greek my origin I prefer those 2000s Romen and greek moves with saddle tragic themes like Gladiator and Thor FUCKING epics in preparation
Gosling and Blunt had chemistry, but the story didn't make a lot of sense. He was hurt, but didn't contact her, then she was upset, but Colt wants her in his life? Honestly, I feel like Jodi's selfishness would have worked, if she turned out to be The villain.
Gosling's fckng 16-year-old-boy hair in the trailers put me right off, to be honest. You're in your fckng 40's, chief. Anyway, DFL watched it so I don't have to. Thanks for that!
I'm locked in to seeing The Fall Guy with a group of friends who love Ryan Gossling. Your the second review I've watched on it and now I'm dreading it. I was expecting some Zoe Bell level stunt artistry. and seeing stunt people in regular roles doing amazing stunts. But from what I understand, the actual stunt people aren't spotlighted within the movie.
I just saw it. I was entertained, but your right with everything you said. there wasn't much to it. "A missed opportunity" , can't argue with that. These actor, a good idea, all that budget.
I hated this film because I expected more. It could have been really good, but instead it was boring. A romantic comedy that was neither romantic or funny.
I was so up for this movie after the largely positive reviews and was disappointed and bored just like you. I feel like I'm one of the only ones that thought it was poor. The audience in my screening largely enjoyed it from their laughter so I'm glad it works for some people.
I can't imagine what the reason could possibly be to base a movie on this random TV show from the 80s no one remembers or cares about. When are they gonna do TJ Hooker? Did they do it already?
Wasn’t all that interested in the original series. Wish they’d stop doing silly, pointless remakes/updates like this. Nothing but time-wasting fluff and easy paychecks for all involved. But I suppose this pays Gosling’s bills more than “Lost River” would.
I enjoyed this movie. I'd watch it again at home. But yes, there was DEFINITELY a much better movie in here somewhere. Could have been amazing instead of just passably good.
Totally agree with this review. Was hopeful, but the movie could not stand on its own two feet and commit. I think if they went all in on the crime plot the other elements would shine more authentically.
The Colt Seavers character isn't really the protagonist; he gets pushed around by everyone and shows little initiative. The characters BS each other so much it's hard to tell what's real.
This movie was pretty disappointing and lifeless. To be fair though, it’s exactly the feeling got from the trailers; I was just hoping to be pleasantly surprised. I liked Bullet Train so I gave it a shot. I just kept thinking of Shane Black like Maggie brings up. Ryan Gosling in The Nice Guys was great and this felt like a try hard and failed attempt at Shane Black’s style and dialog. The humor was so dull, and this was a frustrating mess to watch given its potential.
I was a big fan of the TV show The Fall guy this movie of course has nothing to do with the show except for the name, the truck and the theme song at the end. The Fall Guy movie is more of a romantic comedy. Even with the action scenes it's not worth seeing it at the cinema this is a Netflix and Chill type of movie. Alcohol required.
I still feel the movie that was most over-the-top and tried too much at once and then ACTUALLY work was RRR. However, now I want to see KISS KISS BANG BANG.
"I really could something else with my time right now" that has been recurring feeling lately when I have watched big budget Hollywood movies. Even Dune 2 and Civil War felt in that category. The lack of risk, creativity and imagination. Everything is super safe. It feels like the first priority in these movies is to yield high return of investment ratio than make a creative piece. What a pity.
If you have the chance please watch Zone of Interest. Foreign films aren’t afraid of taking chances. American films are watered down for the masses and are always going to be safe.
Watched this movie few days ago as it opened in my country last weekend. Its was fine. Has some good stunts but nothing that you have not seen before. A bit too long though.
Nothing against Emily Blunt, but her pairing with Ryan Gosling simply doesn't work. You can tell from the trailers alone that there's no chemistry. Even the reviews have said so.
Such a weird take, since 75% of the movie is about them not getting a long, and only the end do they actually become a real couple. So yeah, they 100% had chemistry, except when they shouldnt have. Still a boring movie though.
“Mess” is exactly the right word to describe this movie. On paper it had all the right elements with the Actors & Director but the execution is all wrong. The “comedy” is flat, none of the jokes really land even though they are repeated multiple times. The romance is only somewhat plausible due to the charm of the two leads. Also the action although filmed spectacularly wasn’t anything special, which is the most disappointing thing about this movie.
I understand you forgot the mic but still. Also fall guy was pretty good. Lots of flaws and unevenness but it delivered on pretty much everything I was expecting and was quite entertaining and funny. Gosling and Emily blunts relation did feel painfully surface level until the final scenes. And the film feels both too short and too long at the same time.
The best way to describe this movie is... well, white noise. It's something you play in the background while ironing or cleaning dishes. Completely disposable.
This is the first review that I can resonate with after watching the fall guy today it was way too slow at the beginning. I found it hard to connect with the story until the very end. Thank you for the review!
I felt exactly the same. I think Gosling is great comedian, but often I thought he was left adrift with nothing to support him at all. The murder mystery, the action, and the romance all felt quite flat u_u such a shame. I don't think I like David Leitch as a director at all. Every single movie he has done by himself has been quite a bunch of nothing for me. I believe Chad Stahelski is the overall better director.
I watched in 4DX yesterday and it was boring with not much going on except for one sequence where I Believe In A Thing Called Love by The Darkness plays. The ending felt like a standard Dwayne Johnson movie.
I thought it was just ok. It provided a diversion but won't remain in the memory. The leads had charm and chemistry IMHO, and the movie was certainly better than the trailer suggested, but I'll never watch it again. I knew from The Nice Guys that Gosling had the charisma for the role, contrasting especially with low-energy performances in dull films like Drive and First Man.
