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The Hitman's Bodyguard

2017

Patrick Hughes

Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson, Salma Hayek, Gary Oldman ...

5.7

10,068

Action. Comedy Boydguard Michael Bryce (Ryan Reynolds) was once a Triple A-rated executive protection agent, but his credibility took a dive when he lost a client to a sniper. He's coerced by his ex-girlfriend, an Interpol agent, to take on a new client when her team fails at the task. Michael has to deliver the world's most wanted hitman, Darius Kincaid (Samuel L. Jackson), to the International Court of Justice in The Hague to testify against a cruel ... [+]

	Media	Author	Review
		Peter Debruge Variety	"Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson's foul-mouthed chemistry makes this high-concept action comedy a pleasant late-summer surprise"
		John DeFore The Hollywood Reporter	"[A] diverting but hardly thrilling romp, which fails to develop much chemistry between its stars despite their individual charms (...) Sharper talents behind the camera might have made it considerably more enjoyable."
		Scott Mendelson Forbes	"It’s a pretty solid gimmick (...) 'The Hitman’s Bodyguard' has an unassuming charm that works despite its lackadaisical structure (...) It’s not a new action classic, but it’s a darn good time at the movies."
		David Ehrlich IndieWire	"Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson can’t save this limp action movie (...) It wants to become a franchise too badly to risk anything as a film"
		Leah Greenblatt Entertainment Weekly	"'The Hitman’s Bodyguard' is strictly an Economy Coach experience, but it’s brainlessly fun (...) Something never quite adjacent to hilarity ensues, though Jackson deserves a lot of the credit for what works"
		Nikki Baughan Screendaily	"By betting everything on the chemistry between its two leads, a tired formula and by-the-numbers action, 'The Hitman’s Bodyguard' misses the mark (...) Both Reynolds and Jackson are likeable enough"
		Alonso Duralde The Wrap	"What you may not see coming is how sloppily O’Connor assembles the screenplay (...) The movie’s MVP at making the most out of the least is Salma Hayek"
		Derek Smith Slant	"Ultimately, the film most disappoints for its unwillingness to consistently poke fun of its inherent absurdity (...) Rating: ★½ (out of 4)"

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