The Hitman's Bodyguard

Let me begin by simply summarizing in three words – comedy, action, love. for comedy lovers, which should be everybody, I’m sure you had quite an experience with this one. It started out with the customary rich bad guy scene where he rolls out in the best suit and sleekest wristwatch in his arsenal of best suits and sleekest wrist watches and then he continues to kiss the beautiful lady lying on the bed covered with stainless white bed sheet (and why is it always white?) and after which he leaves for work in his very luxurious car, driving away from his very luxurious house. But trust Hollywood to not continue as they began.   

Compared to how Michael Bryce a professional bodyguard, played by Ryan Reynolds, spent his night, his day at the office was quite shitty. Ryan Reynolds was perfect for the role because he always brings such humor to whatever role he plays, no matter how grave it is. The expression on his face seeing his client shot in the head was just priceless and was the first hint that the movie was definitely one to watch.

The second was when the character Darius Kincaid a notorious hitman, played by the large sort after Samuel L. Jackson, was introduced. As one of the most prominent and capable black actors in the industry, he brings a certain urban swag to the whitest of movies and in this case, drama as well.

So, it turns out that not only are these main characters, Bryce and Darius, good old enemies but are to work together to bring down the tyrant Vladislav Dukhovich (this is not even a joke, I almost typed Vladimir), played by Gary Oldman. But of course, both parties agreed to this at a price.

The objective was to get Darius to the International Court of Justice to testify against Vladislav and the stakes were that Darius’ wife Sonia Kincaid, played by Salma Hayek, would be put out of prison and that Bryce’s Private Security Business would be reinstated as promised by his ex-girlfriend Amelia Roussel, played by Elodie Yung. And let’s just say both Bryce and Darius were not exactly big fans of the trip, but I was. I think it’s worth mentioning that both Darius and Bryce have very good taste when it comes to women. Although Darrius’ wife was a bit more on the crazy side truly it sparked crazy love.

The chemistry between Reynold’s and Jackson was incredibly fun to experience but I think the writer, Tom O’Connor, pushed the definition of coincidence a little bit too far with some of the very cliché scenes in the movie. 

I just want to say in total layman terms that - the movie was lit, but then again what do you expect from a movie starring Samuel L. Jackson and Ryan Reynolds. See ya!