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Nobody
2021 91 min United States of America R 18+
★7.5
Action, Thriller
Director: Ilya Naishuller
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Description
Hutch Mansell, a suburban dad, overlooked husband, nothing neighbor — a "nobody." When two thieves break into his home one night, Hutch's unknown long-simmering rage is ignited and propels him on a brutal path that will uncover dark secrets he fought to leave behind.
Budget:
$16M
US Gross:
$27.57M
Worldwide:
$57.51M
Starring
Bob Odenkirk
Actor
Aleksey Serebryakov
Actor
Connie Nielsen
Actor
Awards
5 wins & 18 nominations total
Key opinion
Nobody is a high-energy, stylish action-thriller that revitalizes the 'retired operative' trope through Ilya Naishuller's kinetic direction and Bob Odenkirk’s grounded performance. While some critics find the plot simplistic or reliant on genre clichés, most audiences and reviewers praise its inventive fight choreography, dark humor, and self-aware balance of grit and spectacle.
| Acting | Bob Odenkirk provides a compelling anchor for the film, bringing a believable, weary humanity to a role that successfully avoids standard action-star stereotypes. | |
| Direction | Ilya Naishuller demonstrates significant artistic growth since 'Hardcore,' delivering polished, visually striking cinematography and highly creative fight choreography. | |
| Cinematography | The action scenes are widely praised for their inventiveness and visceral impact, emphasizing the protagonist's vulnerability and physical toll over mere invulnerability. | |
| Acting | Christopher Lloyd's supporting performance serves as a distinct highlight, providing warmth and memorable presence in his role as the protagonist's father. | |
| Humor | The film's tone is a subject of debate, with some viewers enjoying the seamless blend of brutal violence and sharp humor, while others feel the transition from serious thriller to farcical action creates an uneven experience. | |
| Screenplay | While many find the narrative entertaining and well-paced, others argue the plot is predictable, relying on familiar tropes and occasionally lacking clear character motivations. |