Film No. 26. THE FALL GUY (2024). 22th April.

 

Film No. 26  (2024) April 22nd.  6:30 PM  EVENT CINEMAS, Cine 16 Vmax,  Innaloo.

"You're a stuntman, no one is going to notice, it is your job" (Agent Gail instructs Colt on the ridiculous assignment he is to carry out for the sake of the film).

NOMINEE: Most Anticipated film (Sam Taylor-Johnson) BBFF.

 

Is this a film to give stunt addicts their fill of something they can't get enough of at the cinema? Probably, seeing there wasn't much here for cinema goers with a love of stories, well told! 

Gosling and Blunt have some chemistry on screen as lovers, via a silly premise. There are some smart, humorous moments in the first 45 minutes. Even a couple of LOL quips give hope of something special. But it's all in the action set pieces under the competent eye of David Leitch (ATOMIC BLONDE, BULLET TRAIN) that sets the mould for THE FALL GUY (TFG).

Ultimately TFG is high octane tosh, brilliantly choreographed for artists (stunt-people) who risk their lives, worldwide, on a daily basis, so big name stars can take all the credit. Just a pity the script feels like it could have been written by a twelve year old.  7GUMS.