So almost a week ago, I went to see The Fall Guy with my dad. Loosely based on the TV show of the same name, Colt Seavers is a stuntman who suffered a nasty accident resulting in him quitting. He returns a little over a year later when his girlfriend directs her first movie, only to find himself at the center of a conspiracy.
This movie was HILARIOUS from start to finish. It's nothing amazing plot-wise and according to my dad it is a departure from the original series (I've never seen it, so I don't know, or care). But the movie wasn't really made to be serious, it was made to be fun, and that is exactly what it was. I'm strangely developing an application for Ryan Gosling (not that I hated him or anything, I just never really cared for him). He was awesome (his character really needs a vacation though) and his chemistry with Emily Blunt (whom I've always loved) was perfect. Basically the whole surprisingly small cast stood out in their own way. We got a cameo appearance from the original "Fall Guy" Lee Majors, which was a very nice touch
I like that the movie pays tribute to the stunt-doubles in the industry. And considering all the crazy things they have to due, they deserve all the credit they can get. The stunts in the movie themselves were some of the craziest I've ever seen in a movie and it's INSANE that people get paid to nearly kill themselves (Hell, some of them actually have). So if there's any group of people in the film industry that really deserve to be recognized (and need a vacation), it's stunt doubles.
I do highly recommend this movie if you're looking for a good time. Thanks For Reading
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