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The Hitman's Bodyguard
2017 118 min Bulgaria, Canada, France, Hong Kong, United States of America, United Kingdom R 18+
★6.4
Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller
Director: Patrick Hughes
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Description
The world’s top bodyguard gets a new client, a hitman 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.
Budget:
$30M
US Gross:
$75.47M
Worldwide:
$176.59M
Starring
Ryan Reynolds
Actor
Samuel L. Jackson
Actor
Gary Oldman
Actor
Awards
1 win & 8 nominations total
Key opinion
The Hitman's Bodyguard is widely regarded as a light, formulaic action-comedy that succeeds primarily due to the charismatic chemistry between leads Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson. While critics often dismiss the clichéd screenplay and derivative plot, many viewers find it an entertaining, undemanding spectacle for a casual night out.
| Acting | The comedic chemistry between Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson serves as the film's primary anchor and most consistent source of entertainment. | |
| Direction | The action sequences, particularly the high-octane car and boat chases, are professionally executed and provide effective, adrenaline-fueled spectacle. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is widely criticized for relying on tired buddy-cop tropes, illogical narrative beats, and a generic, predictable plot structure. | |
| Humor | The quality of humor is a point of contention: some viewers appreciate the sharp, banter-heavy dialogue, while others find the jokes derivative, crude, or occasionally absurd. |