Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson, Morgan Freeman and Selma Hayek along with Antonio Banderas bring a star-studded cast to this action comedy, The Hitman’s Wife Bodyguard. A follow up to the phenomenally successful The Bodyguard. This new film picks up where the first one left off. Ryan Reynolds character Michael Bryce has been downgraded from a AAA listed bodyguard and decides after therapy he may need a respite. It is while taking some time off that he is forced back into the world of not only being a bodyguard, but a bodyguard for Selma Hayek’s character Sonia Kincaid and her husband Darius played by Samuel L. Jackson. What transpires is a foul mouthed, action driven escapade that has Reynold’s character in comedy bit after comedy bit while trying to live in a world of not reverting to his old ways, but, at the same time, having to do so.
In many ways the action sequences in this movie rival
what one may come to expect from a James Bond 007 movie. With each scene though
is a laugh out loud moment that keeps the viewer highly entertained. From sound to editing and direction, this
delivers for what it is, a not to be taken too seriously action film with
laughs. It is what we have come to expect from Ryan Reynolds, and he delivers
in his typical fashion.
As the movie develops, we see several worthwhile
themes, from the importance of sacrifice for another, the power of love, even
among the least desirable people as well as the concept of family. While done
in a light way, the importance of such themes is not lost, sometimes in fact,
one may discover that those they are least likely thought of as family may be
more a part of your family than those you have recognized as family for years.
It is more than just a birthright, it is a willingness to love, accept, and be
a part of another’s life that true family comes about. Remarkably like those in
various faith systems who practices the concepts of others being a brother or sister
we see that concept played out here. Even in rare situations, where one may
recognize the power of one to be in a parental role when the one in that role
never expected it.
Now understand, this movie is rated R for a reason,
the language is quite offensive but that is done by intent. It is in the foul-mouthed
characters that we see an ability to be loved and value, just as much as in the
lives of those who may have grown up in pristine circumstances. It is a shame
that many will be critical of the language, but in fact, the language and
unpleasant characters are characters we see with not only the desire to be
loved, but the ability and willingness to love others. A lesson we can all
learn from when making judgements of others we think may not be the most
pristine people we meet. There is value in all life, even those who may not
live up to our standards.
On a scale of 1 – 10, for the perfect number that is
needed in a not so perfect movie, I still give an enjoyable 7
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