The Fall Guy

The Fall Guy has brought the fact that stunt performers are not afforded Oscars recognition by having their own award into light and may just bring about a pretty significant industry change.

That just in itself would be enough of an offering but the fact that the film is also an absolutely solid action/comedy summer blockbuster is a bonus.

The sort of film just not really prevalent enough this follows in the path of Argylle, Bullet Train, The Lost City et al as a thoroughly entertaining and fresh feeling non-franchise film (albeit based on a TV series) and may just stand out as the pick of the recent bunch.

A stunt performer must find a missing actor whilst trying to rekindle an old romance – just silly enough to lead to some outlandish set pieces but grounded and simple enough to not take the concept too far into frustrating territory.

What ensues never lets up and keeps the gag count running alongside the ever-escalating action. The set pieces feel unique and are brilliantly performed (as you would expect with the amount of attention paid to the stunts, lovingly seen as the credits roll with some behind the scenes footage) and the story wraps up in satisfying fashion.

The central duo are perfectly cast and easy to root for, both Emily Blunt and Ryan Gosling shining in their lesser seen but brilliant ‘lighter’ mode. Both know exactly what film they’re in, Gosling quipping and deadpanning like he’s still in ‘Ken mode’, tongue wedged in cheek just so.

A thoroughly likeable, brilliantly entertaining family blockbuster with a cracking jukebox soundtrack and stunts. It’s easy to fall for The Fall Guy.

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