Directed by: Patrick Hughes
Written by: Tom O’Connor
Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson, Salma Hayek, Morgan Freeman, Gary Oldman, Richard E. Grant, Tom Hopper, Frank Grillo.
Following on from the first film, The Hitman’s Bodyguard, Bodyguard Michael Bryce is struggling with life after being on sabbatical from being a Bodyguard. Whilst relaxing on holiday, after “graduating” from therapy, he soon finds he is pulled back into a new rescue mission after being tracked down by Sonia, who is Darius’s wife.
If you have seen the first film, you will remember the team-up of Michael and Darius, where this time Michael is teamed up with Darius’ wife, Sonia, to rescue Darius from being abducted. However, trouble soon follows them all.
More fun, more laughter, and more trouble, which Reynolds’ character, Michael Bryce, finds himself in when all he wants to do is relax on a sunbed somewhere in a holiday resort in Italy, with his book of The Secret, LOL!
I had the opportunity to see this film on a preview screening with Cineworld on Saturday evening, and after seeing the first film a few weeks ago, I was not disappointed in this second film. I found myself laughing at more scenes and enjoyed this film; it was worth the wait!
The chemistry between Reynolds, Jackson, and Hayek is still there, and as I mentioned in the review of the first film, they seemed to have had a great deal of fun on the set of this film. I enjoyed the comedy and laughter in this film, especially between the more serious scenes. Reynolds’ character seemed to progress in this movie, and he was able to handle more of the chaos he appeared to be dragged into by Sonia (Hayek) in such a funny and entertaining way!
As I saw the preview screening of this film, I felt time slipping away, and I will undoubtedly watch it again to fully appreciate the comedic value of the film. Although I saw the movie on Saturday, I also feel that watching it again will help me understand the comedy a little better.
This film is now available to watch in your local cinema. Please go and watch it, support your local cinema, and enjoy a few hours of laughter with Reynolds, Hayek, and Jackson – a great trio!
I rate this film 5 stars!
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