The repeated comic references in Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard to the 1987 Goldie Hawn/Kurt Russell comedy Overboard provide an unintended comparison to this eager-to-please sequel that ess…
to the 1987 Goldie Hawn/Kurt Russell comedyprovide an unintended comparison to this eager-to-please sequel that essentially throws all credibility in just hoping to make some attempts at humor stick. Four times I actually laughed out loud in this summer movie confection, so be thankful for small favors.
This clearly is a comedy the studio believes had to be protected with a near-nonstop barrage of violent shootouts, chases, explosions and more to make sure we pay attention for 98 minutes or so. Bring earplugs. It also got a greenlight because the first teaming of Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson in 2017’scame close to $200 million worldwide for what initially was perceived to be a late-August throwaway.
Reynolds, Jackson, and Hayek are simply having a blast, even if overwhelmed by all the loud and constant pyrotechnics and pointless action sequences. Banderas is as over-the-top as the rest of them but is stuck playing a Bondian villain without much teeth. The whole thing in this regard seems overly convoluted. Morgan Freeman also turns up and seems to have some sort of connection with everyone.
Shout-out to Lionsgate for putting this exclusively in theatres on June 16. As an excuse to help wake up the multiplex, we welcome anything — just get us out of the house. The script is by Brandon and Philip Murphy. Producers of the Millennium Media production are Matt O’Toole, Yariv Lerner and Les Weldon. Check out my video review with scenes from the film at the link above.
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