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Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard

- Hit me baby, one more time.

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.

Release Date : 2021-06-14

Language :EnglishJapanese

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Nu Boyana Film StudiosSummit EntertainmentLionsgateMillennium MediaDavis FilmsCampbell Grobman FilmsFilm i VästFilmgate Films

Production Country : BulgariaFranceSwedenUnited States of America

Alternative Titles : The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard

Cast

Ryan Reynolds

Character Name : Michael Bryce

Original Name : Ryan Reynolds

Gender : Male

Samuel L. Jackson

Character Name : Darius Kincaid

Original Name : Samuel L. Jackson

Gender : Male

Salma Hayek Pinault

Character Name : Sonia Kincaid

Original Name : Salma Hayek Pinault

Gender : Female

Antonio Banderas

Character Name : Aristotle Papdopolous

Original Name : Antonio Banderas

Gender : Male

Morgan Freeman

Character Name : Senior

Original Name : Morgan Freeman

Gender : Male

Frank Grillo

Character Name : Bobby O'Neill

Original Name : Frank Grillo

Gender : Male

Caroline Goodall

Character Name : Crowley

Original Name : Caroline Goodall

Gender : Female

Rebecca Front

Character Name : Therapist

Original Name : Rebecca Front

Gender : Female

Gabriella Wright

Character Name : Veronika

Original Name : Gabriella Wright

Gender : Female

Alice McMillan

Character Name : Ailso

Original Name : Alice McMillan

Gender : Female

Kristofer Kamiyasu

Character Name : Zento

Original Name : Kristofer Kamiyasu

Gender : Male

Tom Hopper

Character Name : Magnusson

Original Name : Tom Hopper

Gender : Male

Blake Ritson

Character Name : Gunther

Original Name : Blake Ritson

Gender : Male

Richard E. Grant

Character Name : Seifert

Original Name : Richard E. Grant

Gender : Male

Stewart Alexander

Character Name : Awards Presenter

Original Name : Stewart Alexander

Gender : Male

Tsuwayuki Saotome

Character Name : Kurosawa

Original Name : Tsuwayuki Saotome

Gender : Male

Noortje Herlaar

Character Name : ICC Court Clerk

Original Name : Noortje Herlaar

Gender : Female

Mikhail Gorevoy

Character Name : Livitin

Original Name : Михаил Горевой

Gender : Male

Georgie Glen

Character Name : ICC Lead Judge

Original Name : Georgie Glen

Gender : Female

Barry Atsma

Character Name : Moreno

Original Name : Barry Atsma

Gender : Male

Tine Joustra

Character Name : Renata Casoria

Original Name : Tine Joustra

Gender : Female

Gary Oldman

Character Name : Vladislav Dukhovich (archive footage)

Original Name : Gary Oldman

Gender : Male

Mariana Vekilska

Character Name : Reporter #4

Original Name : Mariana Vekilska

Gender : Female

Brian Caspe

Character Name : Walter Fiscer

Original Name : Brian Caspe

Gender : Male

Danko Jordanov

Character Name : Fiscer Security

Original Name : Danko Jordanov

Gender : Male

Simón Andreu

Character Name : Lawyer

Original Name : Simón Andreu

Gender : Male

Sergio Torrico

Character Name : Security Guard

Original Name : Sergio Torrico

Gender : Male

Ahmet Mehmet

Character Name : Weapon Dealer

Original Name : Ahmet Mehmet

Gender : Male

Roy Hill

Character Name : Reporter #2

Original Name : Roy Hill

Gender : Male

Sabrina Hill

Character Name : Reporter #1

Original Name : Sabrina Hill

Gender : Female

Didi Anderson

Character Name : Interpol Agent (Detainment)

Original Name : Didi Anderson

Gender : Female

Ivan Đuričić

Character Name : Interpol Agent #2

Original Name : Ivan Đuričić

Gender : Male

Miltos Yerolemou

Character Name : Carlo

Original Name : Miltos Yerolemou

Gender : Male

Genko Ivanov

Character Name : Torturer

Original Name : Genko Ivanov

Gender : Male

Nikola Ceran

Character Name : String Quartet

Original Name : Nikola Ceran

Gender : Male

Tin Matijević

Character Name : String Quartet

Original Name : Tin Matijević

Gender : Male

Martina Drakulić

Character Name : String Quartet

Original Name : Martina Drakulić

Gender : Female

Petra Kušan

Character Name : String Quartet

Original Name : Petra Kušan

Gender : Female

Patrick Hughes

Character Name : Bouncer

Original Name : Patrick Hughes

Gender : Male

Vasil Yordanov

Character Name : Italian Agent #3

Original Name : Vasil Yordanov

Gender : Male

Dragan Mićanović

Character Name : Vladimir

Original Name : Dragan Mićanović

Gender : Male

Genevieve Barker

Character Name : French Girlfriend

Original Name : Genevieve Barker

Gender : Female

Adrian Fekete

Character Name : Russian Mobster

Original Name : Adrian Fekete

Gender : Male

Harry Taurasi

Character Name : Italian Agent #1

Original Name : Harry Taurasi

Gender : Male

James McFay

Character Name : Italian Agent #2

Original Name : James McFay

Gender : Male

Tomi May

Character Name : Russian Gangster

Original Name : Tomi May

Gender : Male

Mislav Čavajda

Character Name : Interpol Agent (Club)

Original Name : Mislav Čavajda

Gender : Male

Jonas Talkington

Character Name : Male Reporter

Original Name : Jonas Talkington

Gender : Male

Mariana Hill

Character Name : Female Reporter (voice)

Original Name : Mariana Hill

Gender : Female

Anna Maria Everett

Character Name : Elena

Original Name : Anna Maria Everett

Gender : Female

Michael Aston

Character Name : Giuseppe

Original Name : Michael Aston

Gender : Male

Ivor Bagarič

Character Name : Young Bryce

Original Name : Ivor Bagarič

Gender : Male

Csilla Barath Bastaić

Character Name : Bryce's Mother

Original Name : Csilla Barath Bastaić

Gender : Female

Russell De Rozario

Character Name : Heavyset Man

Original Name : Russell De Rozario

Gender : Male

Amar Bukvić

Character Name : Guard

Original Name : Amar Bukvić

Gender : Male

Enzo Squillino Jr.

Character Name : Bartender

Original Name : Enzo Squillino Jr.

Gender : Male

Jonny James

Character Name : Johan

Original Name : Jonny James

Gender : Male

Venice Smith

Character Name : Gary

Original Name : Venice Smith

Gender : Male

Giulio Berruti

Character Name : Yacht Guard

Original Name : Giulio Berruti

Gender : Male

Antonio Scarpa

Character Name : Italian Worker

Original Name : Antonio Scarpa

Gender : Male

Rodolfo Corsato

Character Name : Dignitary

Original Name : Rodolfo Corsato

Gender : Male

Reviews

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garethmb

@garethmb

2021-06-23

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

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Mahnoor Khan

@Mahnoor_Khan

2021-07-10

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.

M

Manuel São Bento

@msbreviews

2021-07-15

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

J

JPV852

@JPV852

2021-08-22

Fun enough action-comedy, probably a tad better (from what I can remember) than the first one, mainly due to the inclusion of Salma Hayek who was great and the sparring between Reynolds and Jackson wasn't as annoying compared to the last go around. Solid supporting cast with Antonio Banderas and Morgan Freeman as well. **3.75/5**

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jw

@jw

2022-05-07

As a sequel of an action comedy, this is a _predictable_ action comedy. It fills two hours with all the expected elements, in multiple instances and variations. Wit replaced by "strong language", plot replaced by clichés, suspense replaced by action sequences (with CGI to reduce costs and make things safer). A couple of nods to completely different franchises, solid pacing; no arc of suspense despite an continent is to be eradicated. The story lacks any sense, the characters any depth - but it has lots and lots of humour. Pity it's not my type of humour; but hey, other people will be shaking with laughter and will be highly entertained. Watch at your own risk and discretion: check any two minutes at random, decide - the entire movie is like that sample.