Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard

"Hit me baby, one more time."

2021 1h 57m EN

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6.6

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★6.6TMDB · 2,719

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The world’s most lethal odd couple – bodyguard Michael Bryce and hitman Darius Kincaid – are back on another life-threatening mission. Still unlicensed and under scrutiny, Bryce is forced into action by Darius's even more volatile wife, the infamous international con artist Sonia Kincaid. As Bryce is driven over the edge by his two most dangerous protectees, the trio get in over their heads in a global plot and soon find that they are all that stand between Europe and a vengeful and powerful madman.

“Hit me baby, one more time.”

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Cast

Ryan Reynolds
Michael Bryce
Samuel L. Jackson
Darius Kincaid
Salma Hayek Pinault
Sonia Kincaid
Antonio Banderas
Aristotle Papdopolous
Morgan Freeman
Senior
Frank Grillo
Bobby O'Neill
Caroline Goodall
Crowley
Rebecca Front
Therapist

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Patrick Hughes
Writers: Tom O'Connor, Phillip Murphy, Brandon Murphy
Languages: English, Japanese, Russian, Spanish
Countries: Bulgaria, France, Sweden, United States of America, United Kingdom

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MONEY

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Mid-budget at $70M — the now-extinct middle tier of Hollywood.

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ERA

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Released 5 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 4 languages: English, Japanese, Russian, Spanish.

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4 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 5 countries: Bulgaria, France, Sweden, United States of America, United Kingdom.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "The Hitman's Bodyguard Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Patrick Hughes, shot by Terry Stacey. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Atli Örvarsson. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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8 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Jack Hutchings shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Patrick Hughes directs. Terry Stacey behind the camera. Atli Örvarsson scores. Jack Hutchings cuts. Profitable at the box office. Produced in Bulgaria, France, Sweden, United States of America, United Kingdom. Dialogue in English, Japanese, Russian, Spanish.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Mid-budget at $70M — the now-extinct middle tier of Hollywood.
2Released 5 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 4 languages: English, Japanese, Russian, Spanish.
4International production across 5 countries: Bulgaria, France, Sweden, United States of America, United Kingdom.
5Part of the "The Hitman's Bodyguard Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
6Directed by Patrick Hughes, shot by Terry Stacey. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
7Original score by Atli Örvarsson. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
8Editor Jack Hutchings shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
9Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson and Salma Hayek Pinault carry the top of the cast.
10Marketing tagline: "Hit me baby, one more time.".
11IMDB entry: tt8385148 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
12Released under 17 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Cinematography: Terry Stacey
Original score: Atli Örvarsson
Editing: Jack Hutchings
Production design: Russell De Rozario
Costume design: Stephanie Collie
Makeup / hair: Deena Adair
Sound: Tim Cavagin
Stunt coordinator: Greg Powell
Runtime: 117 min · 1h 57m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $70,000,000
Box office: $70,060,492
Return: 100% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard (2021)

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The Hitman's Bodyguard Collection

Action Comedy films featuring Ryan Reynolds, Samuel Jackson, and Salma Hayek.

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garethmb2021-06-09
When audiences last saw Bodyguard Michael Bryce (Ryan Reynolds); he was dealing with the aftermath of helping save the day and his long-time nemesis Darius Kincaid (Samuel L. Jackson). Taking place shortly after the events of the first film; “The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard” finds Michael trying therapy after he has a reoccurring and disturbing dream following the loss of his AAA Bodyguard license. His Therapist is eager to be rid of him and his multiple neuroses and suggests that he give up guns and the life he knew and find himself and his future self while relaxing in Italy. Michael accepts this and becomes at peace and is so clueless that while lounging with his noise-canceling headphones by the pool; he is oblivious to a brutal and protracted gunfight around him. In no time; Sonia Kincaid (Selma Hayek); whisks Michael away and fills his ears with a string of highly unfiltered comments and rants. It seems that Darius has been kidnapped and asked her to get Michael to help him out. Michael is unwilling to use guns and finds the to say unstable would be kind; Sonia to be way too unhinged for his new lease on life and that Kincaid wanted “Anyone but Michael” when he asked his wife to get help. The trio is forced to work with one another by Interpol as it seems there is a plot underway to destroy the European Union and Michael, Sonia, and Darius have no choice but to do the bidding of the Government or face charges. The fact that Sonia is desperate for a baby and a Honeymoon only complicates matters further as they recklessly head to their assigned mission and find that a very wealthy individual has nefarious plans and has hired elite professionals to ensure all opposition to his plans are removed. What follows is a madcap, violent, and dysfunctional romp as the trio battle the bad guys, the law, their own abundant issues, and each other to try to save the day and clear their slate with the authorities. While the film is not going to win many points for an original, complex, or overly complex plot; the setup and narrative serve to give the film a showcase for its strengths which are the three leads. Reynolds and Jackson work very well with one another and Hayek often steals her scenes with her compassionate yet teetering on the unhinged portrayal of Sonia. The jokes fly as frequently as the blood and the bullets and there is some great scenery as well which frames the action and story perfectly. There are also some appearances by some very good actors in significant supporting roles which I will not spoil but suffice it to say they really support the main cast well. I summarized my reaction to the local Publicist as follows…” Not much plot, cartoony bad guys; but the great cast, action, and humor”. While the film will not set a new standard in the Action Comedy category, it is still an enjoyable enough romp despite the flaws and it would be great to see the trio back for another madcap adventure down the line. 3.5 stars out of 5
Mahnoor Khan2021-07-10
★ 10/10
I can't remember the last time I laughed so hard. Every time Ryan, Samuel, and Salma open their mouth it becomes a big laugh moment. The trio is just perfect and the performance of Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L Jackson, and Salma Hayek was so so so good. The story wasn't great as the first movie but it was hell funny and full of bloody action sequences. There was some crazy car chasing scenes and big explosions. The VFX and the Cinematography were excellent. I like the addition of Morgan Freeman, Frank Grillo, my favorite, and Antonio Banderas. They all added more fun to this movie. I don't understand the hate for this movie. It was an interesting and entertaining movie from start to end. It's full of continuous action and jokes. I just loved it.
Manuel São Bento2021-07-15
★ 6/10
Despite holding one of the worst sequel titles ever created, The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard was always going to be a film I'd be interested in watching. The original flick was a straightforward, dumb action-comedy movie with a bunch of Hollywood stars attached to the project, which was always going to be financially successful. Fan-favorite comedic actors like Ryan Reynolds (Pokémon Detective Pikachu) and Samuel L. Jackson (Spiral) bantering for over an hour-and-a-half? Of course, viewers will run to the theaters... This sequel follows pretty much the same formulas of its predecessor. Every remotely emotional moment or storyline is replaced by a random joke or nonsensical action sequence. A vast majority of the dialogues feel like stand-up comedy or improv from the actors. Even the villain portrayed by Antonio Banderas (Dolittle) checks all the caricatural boxes of the "bad guy". From the writing to Patrick Hughes' (The Hitman's Bodyguard) direction, it all feels too familiar and unexciting. The bloated runtime, the overwhelming amount of jokes, and some rough language might be a tad too much for some audience members, but the phenomenal chemistry between every cast element is enough to compensate for an otherwise forgettable flick. Hopefully, a more than certain third film won't add more apostrophes to its title... Rating: C