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Old Guy
2024 93 min United Kingdom, United States of America, Northern Ireland R 18+
★5.2
Action, Comedy, Crime
Director: Simon West
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Description
Stuck at a dead end but vying for the love of spunky club manager Anata, aging contract killer Danny Dolinski is thrilled when The Company pulls him back in the field, but only to train Gen Z newcomer Wihlborg, a prodigy assassin with an attitude.
Starring
Christoph Waltz
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Lucy Liu
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Cooper Hoffman
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Key opinion
Old Guy is generally viewed as a watchable, albeit highly clichéd, action film that relies heavily on the charisma of its lead. While Christoph Waltz's performance is widely praised, the film suffers from a derivative script and uneven execution regarding its supporting cast and tonal balance.
| Acting | Christoph Waltz provides a charismatic and convincing anchor, effectively utilizing his unique screen presence to elevate the material. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay leans heavily on tired genre tropes and narrative structures, resulting in a story that feels recycled and predictable. | |
| Acting | Lucy Liu’s performance is largely criticized as being lackluster and underutilized, failing to bring necessary depth or energy to her role. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing is viewed with mixed reactions: some find the contemplative character moments and relationship dynamics rewarding, while others find the runtime bloated and the narrative trajectory tedious. |