The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard

Lionsgate | Release Date: June 16, 2021

5.4	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 110 Ratings

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VickimageJul 4, 2021

Call this film a guilty pleasure. Yes it is crass, yes it is overly violent, but if you are simply after a couple of hours of put-your-brain-in-neutral escapism you will have a great time. The reason this sequel is better than the first filmCall this film a guilty pleasure. Yes it is crass, yes it is overly violent, but if you are simply after a couple of hours of put-your-brain-in-neutral escapism you will have a great time. The reason this sequel is better than the first film is because Salma Hayek is given much more screen time and she terrific.… Expand

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FaxthtaxJul 22, 2021

On the contrary. Don´t look for any artful visuals, blistering acting and cinema magic.
This movie actually works. Although dumb enough, but i never went in to take it seriously. I'ts always fun to watch Ryan Reynolds getting his butt kicked.On the contrary. Don´t look for any artful visuals, blistering acting and cinema magic.
This movie actually works. Although dumb enough, but i never went in to take it seriously. I'ts always fun to watch Ryan Reynolds getting his butt kicked. The humour is not really that bad either compared to other cash-in titles. Salma Hayek delivers with her foul mouth and rampant Latina personality. (I was married to a Latina once, trust me, Hayek nails it)
This movie does its job what it is made to do. Entertain.… Expand

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Stream2BigScreeJun 19, 2021

Welcome, welcome, welcome… back to Stream to Big Screen – where movie reviews come to entertain but sequels can’t promise you the same. This week released in theaters was The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard, which is the sequel to a movie that IWelcome, welcome, welcome… back to Stream to Big Screen – where movie reviews come to entertain but sequels can’t promise you the same. This week released in theaters was The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard, which is the sequel to a movie that I won’t call anyone’s favorite. Of course it follows, The Hitman’s Bodyguard to which I gave a review on Facebook years ago that said: “…..6.9… While entertaining… Wait for tv…. Definitely don’t take children to it. Couldn’t be any more predictable of a movie. I will say it was funny and action filled though.” Let’s see how it’s sequel fared.

If you haven’t seen the first film, it’s not a must in order to watch this movie. But let’s refresh you on what this movie is about. the official synopsis from Lionsgate goes as follows: “The world’s most lethal odd couple – bodyguard Michael Bryce (Ryan Reynolds) and hitman Darius Kincaid (Samuel L. Jackson) – 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 (Salma Hayek). 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.” To add to that a couple others join into the fight and they may even catch you off-guard, *giggles* get it… off guard. I digress.

First, this is simple. The review for the movie remains the same. The movie is funny at times and filled with action. Do not take children to this movie if you wish them to behave in the future. The movie has some very predictable moments, with one or two moments of surprise. It can be entertaining and annoying literally all in the same scene. This frenemy situation, here, gets deeper in this flick. Reynolds and Jackson are a pretty good pairing and reminds me of more annoying/slightly less funny version of Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson, even though I feel Reynolds got more annoying in this go around than last. Once you add Salma into the mix, then you get a nice, wildcard actress that at times can be as funny as she is attractive. Do they force some of her humor in the writing? Of course. Is some of it just repeat jokes that you saw coming from a mile away, or don’t fit the scene? Yes. Either way, she hits her lines and emotions hard and it can be very enjoyable. In fact, the cast as a whole hit’s their marks pretty well (see what I did there). From Morgan Freeman to Antonio Banderas, Tom Hopper to Frank Grillo, everyone hits their role pretty well, which just tells me the writing just wasn’t that good overall.

Nevertheless, the movie highlights an important topic in society that is kept taboo or unspoken unless you’re actively dealing with the situation, family infertility. Sonia, on her quest to become a “good mother”, which I think the movie solidifies would not be optimal, is on hold. For a movie that is heavy with violence and sarcastic humor, it takes a sincere dive into this topic even if it only scratches the surface. It’s an interesting mixture for this film that is definitely pegged as an action comedy but highlights a brutal topic for couples to talk about in daily life.

In the end, Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard does exactly what its predecessor did. It entertains with some crass sarcastic humor, graphic action sequences, and somehow nurtures an important topic of conversation. The movie has hits and misses along the way but overall you’ll be entertained. This is absolutely a movie you can watch on tv on a boring Sunday afternoon but you won’t be mad at a matinee price and a bowl of popcorn to boot.… Expand

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BarnyJul 17, 2021

this movie is dumb on so many levels, it's just absolutely amazing. The story makes no sense, the acting is like a big joke played over the top, it's cliché, it's big, unnecessary, loud, stupid and so much fun to watch.

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manningn15Jul 2, 2021

Saw Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard tonight and it was really good. The action scenes were awesome and the writing was really funny. The performances from Salma Hayek, Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson, and Frank Grillo was excellent, so entertaining.

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glock13Jun 24, 2021

I think that people need to see what this movie is for what it is, a over the top cheesy action movie that’s meant to entertain you. And I think it did a great job of that.

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Antp1212Sep 3, 2021

This movie is hilarious and has high quality comedy. Anybody who doesn’t understand the level of humor and the different layers should rewatch the movie until it clicks. This was a great movie.

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AdonisIsBeastJun 20, 2021

For anyone who has seen the 1st movie and enjoyed it, you are in for a treat. This movie was significantly more funny and enjoyable. Hard to believe that there are low review scores on here. Reminds me of how it is odd that The Hangover 3 hadFor anyone who has seen the 1st movie and enjoyed it, you are in for a treat. This movie was significantly more funny and enjoyable. Hard to believe that there are low review scores on here. Reminds me of how it is odd that The Hangover 3 had low scores when it was arguably the best of the trilogy.… Expand

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MahnoorKhanJul 9, 2021

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 soI 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.… Expand

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juliuskkJul 17, 2021

this movie was a fun watch, and i think that's what the director went for .i think we need more movies of this kind, no suffocating agendas that are out of place, just an enjoyable movie. this one was even more funny and enjoyable than the first.

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DiptanshuMay 18, 2022

What a delight!
It was a laughing ride, The chemistry between the trio was amazing, The timing of jokes and the legendary cast was awesome. The story was decent although the situations were over the top, The couple stuff and the nasty thingsWhat a delight!
It was a laughing ride, The chemistry between the trio was amazing, The timing of jokes and the legendary cast was awesome. The story was decent although the situations were over the top, The couple stuff and the nasty things reaction by bodyguard was literally hilarious, The interpol stuff and the heist mission was decent and the Great.. "papa" Thing it was literally awesome, the baby stuff and the amnesia thing with it the ending's adoption it was nuts and the aftercredits the respect to officers killed as absurd way it was awesome, Overall its a fun experience love the cast and the chemistry of the trio and its a great movie!… Expand