The Hitman's Bodyguard

2017

1h 58m

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6.9/10

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The world’s top bodyguard gets a new client, a hitman who must testify at the International Court of Justice. They must put their differences aside and work together to make it to the trial on time.

Directors

Patrick Hughes

Writers

Tom O'Connor(writer by)

Stars

Ryan Reynolds

Samuel L. Jackson

Gary Oldman

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Top cast

Michael Bryce

Darius Kincaid

Vladislav Dukhovich

Sonia Kincaid

Amelia Roussel

Seifert

Foucher

Rebecca Harr

Ivan

Garrett

Livitin

Moreno

ICC Lead Judge

Renata Casoria

Joséphine de la Baume

Interpol Agent

Rod Hallett

Petr Asimov

Abbey Hoes

Flowerstall Clerk

Ori Pfeffer

Vacklin

Directors

Patrick Hughes

Writers

Tom O'Connor(writer by)

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“Kincaid” (Samuel L. Jackson) is slated to give crucial evidence against Belorussian megalomaniac “Dukhovich” (Gary Oldman) who is in custody in Holland but who has every intention of wiping out this witness. Meantime, AAA private security man “Bryce” (Ryan Reynolds) has been drafted in to escort this man to the court, preferably alive, and so the scene is set. The pair aren’t exactly pals, but when the dastardly “Ivan” (Yuri Kolokolnikov) and his henchmen start to take potshots at them, leaving carnage behind them in London and Amsterdam, our duo have to get their act together and start co-operating else they will be toast. There’s a good chemistry here between these two and for about an hour the dialogue is lively and sarcastically entertaining as they leap from frying pan to fire. Then, though, the thing starts to recycle itself and look like an edition of Ryan and Sam wreck Europe. There are loads of pyrotechnics, car chases, shoot ‘em ups and I’m not sure the canals have seen quite so much action since “Mrs. Whistler” went one-way diving in 1971. It delivers what it says in the tin; allows two charismatic gents to have some fun proving their own immortality whilst getting frequently drenched in ketchup and sugar glass and if you are just looking for a couple of hours of high-octane entertainment then this won’t let you down.

Geronimo196725 Feb, 2025