What if Bob Odenkirk starred in a "John Wick"-style, R-rated action movie with a darkly comedic tinge to it? That's basically "Nobody" summed up in a nutshell, and fans of Odenkirk who know what they're getting themselves into won't be disappointed. The film's plot centers around Odenkirk's character getting revenge on perpetrators responsible for a home invasion. I won't get into any more details, but suffice it to say it gets increasingly gonzo and outlandish as it goes on. Having always been a fan of Odenkirk as an actor, he's great here. His character is presented as an ordinary everyman, but he has a clear charisma while with his family and also manages to come off as a real badass during the action scenes. It's not a role that requires much emotional range, but he always gives it his all in character, as is to be expected from him. The film's over-the-top action scenes are extremely well-choreographed and creative. They're pretty vicious too, including a hard-hitting, almost hard to watch action set piece on a public bus. You can tell the stunt and fight training that went into them is terrific. As far as the film's aesthetics go, the cinematography and editing are both really strong. The film always looks sleek visually, and the action scenes and montages are able to use quick cuts in very clever ways. There are some solid uses of dark comedy to give the film's tone a bit of bite and a sense of distinctness compared to some of the other "vigilante"-style modern action movies. I also loved the film's rock-filled soundtrack, and the music is effectively and creatively used at all the right moments throughout the movie--including action choreography sometimes being properly set to them. The main flaw of "Nobody" is that its plot is rather formulaic. Even though the execution of the film (action scenes, style, lead actor) is pretty good, the concept certainly screams "been there, done that." There's a plot trope that ends up getting thrown into the narrative a bit late that also comes across as rather dull. That said, the film's other elements are strong enough to definitely make it recommendable to genre-film aficionados. It's not going to be for everyone, but action fans will have a blast, and if you think it's for you, you're probably correct. 7/10
Note: I saw the film in Dolby Cinema. The film looked and sounded pretty good in Dolby, although the rumble effect was not really used much during the movie. Overall, I would say that the film's presentation in Dolby was solid, but not exceptional like the Dolby experiences I have had for some other films in the past.
Note: I saw the film in Dolby Cinema. The film looked and sounded pretty good in Dolby, although the rumble effect was not really used much during the movie. Overall, I would say that the film's presentation in Dolby was solid, but not exceptional like the Dolby experiences I have had for some other films in the past.