Movie Review: The Fall Guy

A Four Quadrant movie appeals to everyone, specifically men and women over 25 and men and women under 25. Basically, it can safely be recommended to everyone. "The Fall Guy" is one of those movies. 

Stuntman Colt Stevens (Ryan Gosling) is asked to find the missing lead actor of a film. 

As Jody, the director and love interest, Emily Blunt shares incredible onscreen chemistry with Ryan Gosling's Colt Stevens. Their time together, though limited, underscores the importance of strong onscreen chemistry in a movie. If it were not for these two, it would be a boring movie with incredible stunts. 

This movie is a love letter to practical stunts and stunt performers. Numerous action set pieces are jaw-dropping spectacles that showcase what these unsung heroes do every day on set: falling from great heights, jumping vehicles, getting set on fire, or simply fighting hand-to-hand. This movie highlights what makes stunts so crucial. 

It boggles my mind that this movie underperformed at the box office. It has everything it needs to be a hit: it is funny, has two great leads, thrilling action, and is a ton of fun. When I left the theater, I realized that I had been on a run of good but not fun movies. "The Fall Guy" is worth seeing in a theater, and you really should see it if you have the chance. 

8/10

Rated PG-13 for action and violence, drug content and some strong language.

2hrs. 6mins