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7/10
Don't think too hard about the plot. Really.
lord_orsum30 April 2024
I enjoyed this film. It was light-hearted fun, the action was good, the chemistry between Gosling and Blunt was believable and the humour was tongue in cheek.

The plot is suitably nonsense (as fitting given its 1980s TV origins). Don't think too hard about it. If you ponder questions such as: what about the other witnesses? Can you recover from a broken back to that extent in 18 months? Would he have reported a crime that he was being framed for? When he goes through real windscreens, falls long distances onto hard surfaces, etc., how does he not break any bones? And so on.... well, it will spoil your fun.

Kudos to Aaron Taylor-Johnson for playing an absolute arsehole so well. Gosling carries off the comedy better than I would have given him credit for, given his previous work that I have seen. Emily Blunt is always watchable.

So grab your popcorn and enjoy the ride.
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8/10
An ideal start to the 2024 summer movie season
masonsaul3 May 2024
Whatever problems The Fall Guy has really aren't an issue when the final product is this much fun. It's a loving tribute to the never ending selflessness of stunt people wrapped inside of an endearing romantic comedy and meta action film. If David Leitch and 87 North did all the action in cinema the world would be a better place.

Ryan Gosling achieves new levels of perfection by merging the reserved stunt man character of Drive with his natural Kenergy. His version of Colt is just so lovable, especially because he's completely unafraid to be open in his vulnerability which makes him more relatable whilst being really funny. His comedic timing continues to be faultless, proving he can make any joke land.

Emily Blunt thankfully also gets a lot to do. Any scene she shares with Gosling is effortlessly charming and she has her own brand of bona-fide movie star charisma. Winston Duke is a great movie referencing support to Gosling, Aaron Taylor-Johnson does a hilarious McConaughey impression and Hannah Waddingham's cartoonishly over the top producer really works.

David Leitch's direction plays squarely to his strengths and after the disappointment of The Gray Man, it's extra satisfying to see Gosling be given some actually good fight scenes. Stunt designer Chris O'Hara and the whole stunt team really accomplished some breathtaking feats that are only made more impressive by seeing how they shot them during the credits.
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8/10
Everything you needed and more!
nina-matzat13 March 2024
Just got out of the Austin premier at SXSW and the whole theatre went nuts for the movie! Emily and Ryan have crazy chemistry and obviously a freaking amazing time shooting this. What a ton of fun!! Its packed with incredible stunts - none of them CGI, its funny and charming and exciting in every second. The camera work is flawless, the cinematography beautiful, the casting perfect, the costumes cool af, they have a DOG!! As a fan of the original series, I loved the movie for its celebration of stund craft and its people. Its a beautiful reminiscence to the original. Defo watching it again when it officially launches. God, I love Ryan and Emily. And thank you so much, David Leitch for making this happen. Seriously. Whatever you touch is incredibly fun to watch. Cant wait for the next one!!!!
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7/10
A Movie That Appreciates Hollywood Oldies.
eziukwuuprightness14 March 2024
In an era where blockbusters often demand homework, with their intricate universes and complex lore, "Barbie" emerges as a delightful outlier. Movies today, from the sprawling epics of "Dune" to the interconnected sagas of the MCU, seem to require a viewer's full dedication-and maybe even a notepad to keep up. This isn't to diminish their artistry, but it's clear that the pure joy of cinema, the sort of effortless fun Hollywood once peddled so well, has become a rare find. A film that welcomes you without prerequisites, "The Fall Guy," seeks to reignite that spark of unadulterated entertainment. It aims to dazzle with the sheer magnetism of its leads, thrust into a whirlwind of romance and adventure, harking back to the days when stunts were real and filmmaking was a team sport, offering a joyride that's as heartwarming as it is thrilling.

Hollywood's narrative-rich turn hasn't dulled the magic of star power, a fact "The Fall Guy" embraces wholeheartedly, reminiscent of a time when the charm of icons like Burt Reynolds was all the spectacle one needed. Ryan Gosling proves his mettle as a jack-of-all-trades, winning hearts even in the most casual settings, his performance in this film further cementing his versatile appeal.

"The Fall Guy" also champions the unsung heroes of cinema: the stunt performers. Through breathtaking feats and daredevil escapades, it pays homage to the risk-takers who've silently shaped cinematic history, although it's not without its critiques, especially in how it sidelines some of its stellar cast in the latter half.

Yet, beyond the adrenaline, there's a poignant commentary on the digital age's challenges to authenticity, making "The Fall Guy" a vibrant counterpoint to the prevailing trends of faceless, CGI-dominated blockbusters. It's a film that doesn't just want to entertain; it wants to remind us of the value of genuine connection, both on the screen and in the stunts that make us hold our breath. In doing so, it doesn't just invite audiences to have fun; it demands it, championing the kind of cinema that's been overshadowed by the gravitas of today's tentpoles.
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9/10
More of these movies please
kobrasec3 May 2024
Just back from the cinema and can't remove the smile from my face. This genre of movie has been really lacking lately. Silly, cheesy, action packed movies that are just fun.

I'm a fan of the original television show and while this is it's own thing it definitely gives a nod here and there to the 80's. The casting is great, the stunts are brilliant, the plot is fairly thin but hey, it's a popcorn movie. Not everything has to be Oscar worthy.

I'd really love to see more movies like this released. Very little CGI, good stunts and just fun. The homage to the stuntmen at the end of the movie was a really nice touch too. Job well done.
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6/10
Thin plot strung over some excellent stunt work
timothywalton-3192425 April 2024
The Fall Guy acts best as a glorious ode to the art of stunt work. Perhaps never before have a film been focused so much on the unseen heroes behind many great films - the stunt doubles delivering shockingly realistic portrayals of the action. And in that respect The Fall Guys succeeds- it's action sequences are delivered flawlessly, and are breathtaking to behold. They climax to a crescendo at the ending, where a several vehicles crash, flip and explode, all in sync with action involving a helicopter in the sky with our main character. Praise should also be given to the films two charismatic leads. Emily Blunt and Ryan Gosling share palpable chemistry and are simply endearing to behold. They are affable, amiable, and funny. But ultimately my problem with this film is that it is unevenly paced, lacks enough humour, and has too thin a plot to retain an audiences full attention. The films firstly takes too long to get its plot started, resulting in a laborious introduction, a sped through mid section, and a bombastic but slightly rushed ending. The film also does not exert its full potential of comedy. The film does not make use of action comedy(as best exemplified by the Jackie Chan films) or a particularly witty script. Indeed the script is rather dull, sometimes trite, and altogether not very sharp or exciting. Then there is the films plot. I can comment not much other than that it is the recyclable convoluted B-grade plots which are common in movies. It is predictable, ludicrous, and quite inexcusable. So at the end of the day, The Fall Guys is a good comedy that acts as a wonderful tribute to the art of stunt work, bolstered by strong, effervescent performances between its two leads. But for movie watchers who do not care much for the films impressive stunts, The Fall Guys will prove to be a rather empty watch. Serviceable, but unexceptional.
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10/10
Pure entertainment
chappy-691034 May 2024
While watching this movie, I found myself smiling nearly the entire time. If you are looking for pure, unfettered fun (in the form of romcom action of course), then this is the movie for you. The plot was fun, the acting was solid, the situations that the characters found themselves in were hysterical, the action was on point, the cinematography was nice, and the romance was entertaining. Upon leaving the theater, I couldn't think of any complaints. Again, I was just smiling. Sure, there may be some ambiguities about the context and background of the antagonist's intentions, but I was too involved in the fun to care. 10/10 film.
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7/10
Movie within a movie, stuntman within a stuntman
FeastMode2 May 2024
The Fall Guy is a movie about making a movie. Aaron Taylor-Johnson plays an action star who's stuntman is played by Ryan Gosling... who has a real stuntman doing his stunts. The Fall Guy is filled with this type of third-degree meta-ness. I found it amusing.

The intro to the early screening called it a love letter to stuntmen. This is an accurate statement. Everyone who loves movies, action fans specifically, owe so much of their enjoyment to stuntmen. The movie showcases so many beautiful stunts. It truly is a celebration of that profession.

This is also heavily a love story. I normally don't go for that, but this one hit me in all the right ways. I felt all of the emotions they wanted me to feel.

I think most people will enjoy The Fall Guy. But the ones who will love it the most are people who are fascinated by the artistry of in-camera action, or fans of romantic comedies. Also, we need an Oscar for stunt work asap.

(1 viewing, early screening EMX 5/1/2024)
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8/10
The movie cinemaphiles needed and stuntmen deserve
Geekofriendly5 May 2024
Like with "Top Gun: Maverick", some witchcraftery was undoubtedly used to shift a thin, generic story into considerably more poignant, refreshing, even warranted territory.

I loved "The Fall Guy" for what it is! A fun, feel-good blockbuster that knows exactly what it wants to accomplish...and does so in tremendous style that feels as peak Hollywood as a movie can get.

Also, it's a much-needed and endearing homage to stunt performers and the tremendous(ly overlooked) value they bring.

The movie doesn't miss a beat, it looks gorgeous (the production value is top notch), Gosling's as charming as ever, and the ending felt so deserved and satisfactory that it brought a big grin on my face.

What more could I possibly want 😁
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7/10
Stuntmen injured so that Tom Cruise could shine
iamianiman19 April 2024
The Fall Guy acts as a homage to all the stuntmen and stuntwomen out there. This is a love letter to the stunt team, a film dedicated to showing the grittiness and the roughness of the industry and how the movie industry will fall apart without them. Not only that, this is also a film for anyone who loves films or filmmaking in general.

Just like how Barbie was meta for the toy industry, The Fall Guy is meta for the filmmaking industry. Plenty of subtle and hidden messages that were incorporated in the script. Ex: There was one scene that spontaneously mentioned on how the stunt team didn't get any recognition at the Oscars. There was even distinct mentions or references of Taylor Swift, Dune, Kill Bill and Miami Vice amongst many others. Plenty were about the movie industry that if you spotted those things, you would truly have a good time in the cinemas.

Marketed as an action rom-com, this film didn't fill its promise with the comedy. It's an element that's just lacking from beginning 'til the end. Of course, it wasn't empty, it had its moments but for a comedy film, it didn't achieve the bar it was supposed to. You might be smiling or left out a few chuckles, but they weren't anything that were just worth bursting out loud. Again, comedy is extremely subjective.

The Fall Guy did very well the first 30 minutes of the film. Everything you wanted it to be was conveyed really well. David Leitch opened the film about a film who's working for that film. It fully maximizes everything exciting regarding this subject. The main focus was about filmmaking and the stunt community. It shed light on these unsung heroes, showcasing their dedication and talent in bringing action-packed scenes to life. And damn, it is very good and entertaining.

When the second act came in, we started to lose a bit of interest in this movie. Mainly due to its shift of focus that it somehow turned into a murder mystery genre. First act was very good that it talked a lot on filmmaking, and almost every scene was located in a production set. The dialogues were also heavy on that. But the middle part focused more on the murder mystery and romance. While they still included a lot of the meta elements here but they turned its way into a more generic film when it could have been so much more.

Even most of the dialogues during the romance scenes were just not as good as the rest of the script. They just didn't maximize the stuff they were talking about. Some dialogues felt meaningless. Some were just flat out boring. Some have meanings but if only they could polish them, this movie would have been so much better.

Luckily, Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt sparked a good chemistry on set. Even with a moment of no dialogues, just when they're looking at each other, you'll know well enough their chemistry is just electrifyingly good. There were moments they weren't physically together, but the film showed them on a split screen and etc. But the palpable connection between them remained strong.

The movie redeems itself at the third act. It's a very epic ending and you rarely see this kind of ending in an action rom-com movie. The action and the scope were big and the messages were all very on-point with the whole theme of the film. It's bombastic but it's lovely at the same time. It's less on fighting or punching, but more on the performing of stunts. 2-3 scenes felt and looked like they came straight out from old classic films. There's just a certain way that the ending was shot that it gave a homage to old action movies. It's indeed a sight to behold.

Verdict: A love letter to the unsung heroes, The Fall Guy pays homage to the stunt community, exploring their hardships behind the scenes through the lens of both a director and a stuntman. While it falls short on delivering promised comedy, its first act shines with interesting filmmaking commentary. Despite a weak second act, strong chemistry between Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt along with an epic finale elevate the film, delivering a visually stunning tribute to classic cinema.

P. S: There's a mid-credit scene! Stay tuned!
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8/10
Absolute pure fun, you won't be disappointed
djbitz927 April 2024
The trend of 3 hour epics, with overly serious narrative, performances, and character development that require 100% attention has dominated cinema for the last decade across every genre.

The fun popcorn flick, that dominated the 80s and 90s that made you laugh, with great on screen chemistry between the leads, with a visual spectacle and banging soundtrack is a lost art.

Here's a throwback to that era - Blunt and Gosling are great on screen together, simple narrative with some fun (yet predictable) twists and turns and visually great with all bells and whistles of modern filmmaking. Never taking itself seriously with a wink to the audience - grab your popcorn, and your choc top and enjoy 2hrs of fun.
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6/10
Chaotic and messy
lunamercury2328 April 2024
The whole movie is like a lot is going on yet it's all very flat. Some scenes are just too cheesy. The pacing was somewhat weird but i guess it is very likely to happen when you try to blend chunks of romcom, action, and crime scenes altogether into a 2-hour movie.

Was kinda surprised by Aaron Taylor-Johnson though. Have always thought of him as a great actor but never realized he can be good at playing a silly cartoonish and very stereotypical character also. He was hilarious! !

Overall it's not to my personal taste at all but this is an okay movie. If you're looking for a no-brainer fun movie you can go for it but don't expect too much.
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5/10
Another example of a blockbuster trailer of an otherwise average movie
masrur26 April 2024
Sorry, couldn't agree with the critics giving glaring reviews. I am not sure what they found in the sloppy script and even sloppier direction.

I am giving it 5/10 only for the occasional comedies that made me laugh and the beautiful locations in Sydney. Some of the stunts were truly impressive, but I guess that was a core requirement for a movie about a stuntman.

The chemistry between Gosling and Blunt was lifeless. There was no spark even in the most romantic scenes. Emily Blunt is one of the overrated actors getting a lot of attention in Hollywood nowadays, in my opinion.

The pace was rather uneven, and it did not feel like it was planned - but rather lack of. At times, it felt such a drag that I could not connect to what these characters were doing on the screen.

Not worth spending your hard earned money at the theatres.
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7/10
Gosling Elevates 'The Fall Guy' (2024) Amidst Plot Weaknesses
barvo_k7 May 2024
"The Fall Guy (2024) is a film that owes much of its watchability to the presence of Ryan Gosling, whose performance elevates an otherwise weak storyline. While Gosling's portrayal adds depth and charisma, the movie suffers from a disjointed plot that leaves viewers with unanswered questions and moments that feel unnecessary.

One of the film's shortcomings lies in its lack of clarity and connection to the central plot, leading to confusing scenes that detract from the overall narrative coherence. Emily Blunt, despite her talent, is constrained by underdeveloped scripting for her character, Jody, resulting in a relationship dynamic with Gosling's character, Colt, that lacks believability and depth. The imbalance in character development creates a sense of manipulation and blame within their relationship, which undermines the emotional connection the film tries to establish.

Nevertheless, The Fall Guy does have its bright spots, with humorous scenes, witty lines, and commendable performances from supporting actors Aaron Tyler-Johnson as Tom and Hannah Waddingham as Gail, who bring life to their villainous roles.

Ultimately, while Ryan Gosling's performance shines, The Fall Guy struggles to fully engage me as an audience due to its weak storyline and character dynamics.
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8/10
One Of The Most Entertaining Films Of The Year
HabibieHakim1231 May 2024
8.5/10 It's a funfest of a film The Fall Guy is, one whole theater just out laughing joy at the film as it is the funniest film i've seen in a long time, and i haven't open up my laughter personally for a new comedy in a long time too, Ryan Gosling has just killing it lately since Barbie, his performance in The Fall Guy was definitely the most entertaining performance of the year so far, his chemistry with Emily Blunt was enjoyable and good, David Leitch excellent direction especially the action sequences was great, the cinematography was great, the soundtrack was good, the special effects was great, the story was entertaining enough while it's not completely original but still fun, i just wish it wasn't this long of a movie, i do felt it's a bit too long, but overall i still enjoy the hell out of The Fall Guy for the most part, it's fun, and it's enjoyable, it's one of the most entertaining films of the year.
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7/10
It's a fun action comedy
lopresti-469277 May 2024
This movie is very fun. It's got some good action, with a pretty basic plot. At times it does take itself too seriously trying to move forward their message but in general, it was a fun ride.

The strength of this movie Everyone in this movie had great chemistry. Ryan Gosling did an amazing job as the main character. Emily Blunt was also very good as the co-star. The sexual tension felt thick and real at times, bordering on cringe, but never going over the top. The dialogue was well written and didn't come off as corny or stupid.

The story itself was the weakest part of this movie. It was very basic. They try push this message of men's mental health and stuff like that, Which is a worthy topic to discuss but it just came off as corny on unit end.

The production value was decent. It was as good as you'd expect from a major motion film.
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10/10
Super Duper Fun Movie!
spkelley96 May 2024
A must see movie! These are the exact types of movies you go to the Cinema and see. Most fun movie experience this year! Such a well put together cast. Drew Pearce did such a great job writing and executing it. But really big praise to, David Leitch on first movie. He absolutely crushed it. Some super cool tracking shots, some split screen action, the sprinkle in some Unicorns. Impressive cinematography. The cast was great and absolutely loved what, Hannah Waddingham did with the, Gail character. Emily Blunt always has such a great presence and really brings the best out of everyone in everything she does. Ryan Gosling. A Golden Guy. A true 5 star man. A man who can take any role and own it. A man that has mastered comedy and drama. He has reached a completely level and is one of the best in the game. Big thanks for all he does and entertaining us. After falling out of the business for a year. Stuntman, Cole Seavers is thrust back into action, when the lead actor goes missing while filming a major movie. Now it's up to, Cole to salvage the film and his relationship.
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7/10
Super Profesh
tmoser14344 May 2024
Pros:
  • A love letter made to all the hard working stunt men and women who make movie magic and do not get enough recognition for their work behind the scenes.


  • Action scenes that utilize stunt men and women on the movie set were well done and thrilling.


  • Great chemistry between the lead stars Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt.


Cons:
  • Not all the jokes land and some FALL flat (not sure if this is what they were going for with a movie about stunt work.)


  • The needle drops (aka music selections) are very much on the nose and used way too much throughout the movie.


  • The many trailers for the film do give most of the movie away, including much from the final action sequence.
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10/10
Had a lot of fun.
inb-943286 May 2024
I really enjoyed this movie and had a lot of fun and for sure it brought back many many nice memories from my childhood to the original TV series with Lee Majors, Douglas Barr, Markie Post, and Heather Thomas; but it also references many to other (old) movies and TV series.

I liked especially in this movie they did not attempt to make some 1:1 remake of the original series.

One thing however I noticed and would not have expected (as an oversight) with that many class A casts hence big(ger) budget is: The movie plays in Australia for the most part but the cars have their wheel on the left side.
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7/10
A tribute to stuntmen and all the risks they take while making films.
movieman6-413-92951029 April 2024
The Fall Guy is a remake of the 1981 TV series of the same name. This remake was made by David Leitch, director of Atomic Blonde, Deadpool 2 and Bullet Train.

Stuntman Colt Seavers (Ryan Gosling) does a lot of dangerous things as a stuntman on the film sets. After a serious accident, he has to take it easy for a while, but loses contact with the camerawoman Jody Moreno (Emily Blunt).

When he hears that Jody is now going to register his own film and use him as a stuntman, he decides to return to his profession as a stuntman. On the film set he learns that everything is different and Jody would rather not work with him. When star actor Tom Ryder (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) disappears, Colt is asked to find him, so that Jody gets too red in her first directorial job.

Before he started directing, director David Leitch was also a stuntman himself and has done stunts in many films himself or helped to convey the stunts well and appreciated. It seems that with this film he wants to make some kind of ode to stuntmen from the film world. This group helps convey tense, dangerous moments in films, where people are shot, blown up, or thrown through windows, for example. Stuntmen take so many risks just to make movies impact movie audiences.

Because they are also trying to make a film themselves in this film, you get to see many behind-the-scenes moments and what this can look like in films. This way you get to see how and when they use explosions in the film, for example, and how they use props and make-up to transfer the damage from these explosions to the film set and at the castles. They manage to reliably convey many action moments in this film.

This remake is now also about the more modern aspects of the stuntman profession, because nowadays they can do more with the help of computers in films and also at times when they use stuntmen. For example, with deep fake they can stick the actors over the bodies of the stuntmen, so that it really looks as if the actors are actually doing their stunts themselves. This makes action scenes seem more and more frequent, but the presence of the stuntmen is also somewhat lost. They continue to take more and more risks, but they can see themselves less and less in films in which they performed the stunts.

In addition to the action, they also manage to add comedy to this film. The comedy in the film itself works, but the meta comedy that the film adapts to other films and stunts works best, especially for film fans, who can recognize some of these moments.

Ryan Gosling comes across well as a stuntman who tries to prove himself again after even being out of the business. Justin Eaton deserves and this film also has a lot of respect, because he is the stunt double for Ryan Gosling. Emily Blunt also comes across well as a novice director trying to film her own passion film. Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt also have good chemistry together and come across convincingly as two people who were in a relationship together, but are now more like exes. Even though one of them tries to bring more passion into their relationship, so that they can perhaps try the relationship again.
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10/10
Super fun action packed adventure!
rbastille7 May 2024
If you are a fan of 80s action shows, this is for you! Add a million high quality adrenaline infused stunt scenes and some fun dialogue and you have 2 hours of quality entertainment! The plot is fun too which usually doesn't occur in this type of movie. Also, I think there was almost no swearing or gratuitousness.

At times it's like you are waiting for the scene to explode but it takes its sweet time. Also the romantic level between the main characters is super cute in a way. This movie twists a little on the norms of today, and has all the characters pulling weight instead of the main female role.

Anyways, super fun and a blast!
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7/10
Quite entertaining with good jokes
victorbrunodsv7 May 2024
Quite entertaining with good jokes. Interesting action scenes, with great choreography and cool visual effects (you can notice the green screen in some moments, but nothing that distracts us). Ryan Gosling is great, very charismatic as always, and with a humor vibe that I really enjoy.

It's a great film to spend some time casually, despite being a bit bland in the development of the main plot. There's even a plot twist to try to breathe life into the narrative, but I felt it lacked complexity, you know? There's a lot of shallow development here that could have been much better executed.

For example, the complexity of Emily Blunt's character boils down to a director who spent years waiting for a boy and now wants to make a film translating this love story. Man, I could only think about her wasted potential, as I love Emily's performances, and despite giving me good laughs, the character was practically used as comic relief in the story, as if it were needed, considering the film is full of jokes all the time.

The antagonists of the story are also a bit too silly. I understand that, to try to match the film's atmosphere, they chose to go easy on some aspects, but for my taste, they went too far with this lightness, almost leaning towards slapstick comedy.

But as I said, it's a light and fun movie. I had good laughs and enjoyed the fights and explosions. It's a tribute to the stunt profession, and throughout the film, they are portrayed almost as special agents to solve dangerous situations on a grand scale. Go in with low expectations and you'll have much more fun, that's the tip.
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5/10
Too long
jjkearney-2435126 April 2024
With a movie like this you don't expect much. You do expect it to be funny, slick and entertaining. But you don't expect it to be too long. This film is too long. Gosling tries very hard all through the movie and is a genuine star. Blunt is gorgeous but to be honest looks bored. Every body else is just filler. The plot is silly but that's okay. The stunts are great but there are far too many. Overall the movie is so shallow it's difficult to write enough about it to meet the required characters for this review. I'm glad it finished as I was bored about 30 minutes out. And that's a pity. Oh well.
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7/10
Good Entertainment Value - Enjoyed it
sinscopefilms30 April 2024
The Fall Guy proves itself a standout film, buzzing with the energy of its clever and catchy music selections: energetic rock and pop. The film's central focus lies in its brilliantly executed stunts, but what truly enhances visual storytelling are the personal interactions between the characters, notably Emily Blunt's, her film team's and Ryan Gosling's. It provides a steady stream of humor and romantic chemistry. Emily Blunt's performance is effortless, perfectly suiting her character's charisma. I also loved Ryan's interactions with a dog.

The cinematography may appear basic, but it's deliberately styled to emphasize long, medium, and handheld shots, creating a dynamic visual experience. These choices make the scenes feel alive and experimental-ish, especially with sequences that almost play out in one shot, circling the actors and enhancing engagement. The editing is commendable, particularly the use of split screens and mounted camera shots, which add to the film's innovative presentation.

The film is imbued with wit, humor, and thrilling stunt work, making it unforgettable. The practical and special effects shine, particularly in the action and fight scenes. The choreography of the chase and fight scenes is impressive, although I do think there could be a bit more (or less) glass particles in the film. The script is well-written, and it sets a strong foundation right from the beginning, which adds a lot to the overall entertainment value of the film, covering themes of trust, and deceiving one another.

Overall, The Fall Guy is a brilliantly entertaining film that balances wit, drama, and action with a fresh cinematic style, making it not just memorable but a commendable piece in modern Hollywood cinema.
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10/10
"The Fall Guy" is insanely fun, with incredibly cool action scenes
OaterALMIGHTY24 April 2024
"The Fall Guy" is insanely fun, with incredibly cool action scenes, romantically charming elements, and a captivating world of stuntmen. It's full-on entertainment, especially for film enthusiasts, with meticulously crafted action sequences in both real and fake movies that look fantastic, grand, and impressively complete. Both Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt have impeccable chemistry, and the portrayal of the stuntman profession is sharp. The film cleverly satirizes the Hollywood industry with excellence.

Watching this movie in theaters is an absolutely delightful experience. Director David Leitch nails every aspect of the film, truly delivering on the action-packed excitement.
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