Director: Patrick Hughes
Actors: Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson, Salma Hayek, Antonio Banderas
Genre: Action / Comedy
Rating: MA
‘The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard’ is a sequel to the 2017 “odd-couple” film, where
Michael Bryce (Reynolds) is a bodyguard to hitman Darius Kincaid (Jackson).
This time around, Darius’ wife Sonia (Hayek) is added to the mix, with pleasing
results! Plot is pretty simple – Darius & Sonia are attempting to have a belated
honeymoon in Europe, and Bryce is attempting to have a sabbatical from
bodyguarding. They end up getting involved in foiling Papadopolous’ (Banderas)
plan to take down Europe data servers.
Nice to see lots of pre-covid Europe – Italy, Croatia, UK – and also plenty of car
chases/explosions/gun fights. The film does well to tread the line between
action & comedy and covers both bases equally well. The highlight is definitely
the dysfunctional relationship between Reynolds, Jackson & Hayek – plenty of
great lines and quips. Also nice to see Morgan Freeman, as well as blond/evil Banderas.
Plenty of unbelievable moments, but lots of
them played for laughs. Plays like a well-made Bond spoof. The dream sequences
are particularly funny, with Reynolds’ charm always coming through. Very satisfying
ending – I’m on board for the third!
Overall: Fun and fast.
Gav's Rating: 3.5 stars.
