You, as an insightful audience member, might feel underestimated by The Fall Guy, a film showcasing an action-packed narrative delivered by former stuntman and now director David Leitch. His latest work seems to disregard the intelligence of its spectators, valuing recycled tropes and predictable sequences over original storytelling or high-quality action that its director’s past project, Bullet Train, managed to achieve to some extent.
THE FALL GUY ★ (1/4 stars) |
FAQ Section
- What is ‘The Fall Guy’ about?
- ‘The Fall Guy’ is a film that follows Ryan Gosling’s character, Colt Seavers, a stuntman navigating a complicated web of relationships and industry challenges, attempting to satirize Hollywood’s worst tropes while inadvertently embodying them.
- Who directed ‘The Fall Guy’?
- The movie was directed by David Leitch, a former stuntman known for ‘Bullet Train’ and other action-packed films.
- What are some of the criticisms of ‘The Fall Guy’?
- Critiques include the movie’s lack of originality, weak storytelling, reliance on crude humor, and portrayal of shallow characters. It’s also accused of not effectively representing the stunt community it claims to honor.
Conclusion
The unfortunate verdict for ‘The Fall Guy’ seems to be that it falls short in providing the quality storytelling and character depth audiences crave. Despite its action facade, it may contribute more to showcasing Hollywood’s problematic instincts rather than mocking or improving upon them. The limited entertainment value gleaned from star power and explosive scenes does not seem to make up for the lack of substance or respect for the audience’s intellect. In the end, ‘The Fall Guy’ is a film that leaves much to be desired in what could have been a critique of Hollywood from the inside out.