The Fall Guy

 

        A rom-com wrapped up in an action heavy visual treat, this new film is very loosely based on the old TV show, "The Fall Guy" starring Lee Majors and Heather Thomas.

        The film doesn't take it self too seriously but rather begs you to be entertained. The chemistry between leads Emily Blunt and Ryan Gosling is terrific and the stunt work is fantastic. The on again, off again, and on again romance does get tiresome but both attractive stars (at times, they even make fun of their own images) are fun to watch. 

        Co-starring are Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Winston Duke, Teresa Palmer, Stephanie Hsu and a scene chewing Hannah Waddingham.

        Director David Leitch used to be a stunt man himself and knows his way around an explosion or two. Here he does a great job paying tribute to all the stunt people who work so hard to entertain us. During the credits, he splits the screen to show outtakes and stunt folks at work and also runs all the names associated with the film. It's a bit of a disservice as you miss the names watching the outtakes.

        The film is lighthearted, loud, fast and has something for everyone. The definition of a popcorn movie.