"Fall Guys" is not just entertainment! A must-see action blockbuster for movie fans

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2024.08.19Souma Manabu

"Fall Guys" Synopsis

Stuntman Colt (Ryan Gosling) has been retired after a serious injury. He returns to the scene for the first time in a long time with his beloved ex-girlfriend Jodie (Emily Blunt)'s directorial debut, but the lead actress suddenly disappears! While investigating the mystery of the missing star, Colt becomes embroiled in a dangerous conspiracy... Can he overcome this crisis with his own stunt skills?

Chad Stahelski and David Leitch are perhaps the two most important figures in the Hollywood action movie scene right now. After achieving success as co-directors of " John Wick " (2014), they have since gone their separate ways and breathed new life into action movies. Stahelski has directed the three sequels to " John Wick " on his own, propelling the series into a monster hit. Meanwhile, Leitch has also thrilled audiences with his large-scale action films, including " Atomic Blonde " (2017), " Deadpool 2 " (2018), " Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw" (2019), and "Bullet Train " (2022).

Their Hollywood careers began as stuntmen. They hit it off and joined forces to establish a studio called "87-Eleven" that specializes in stunts. Through this, they built a track record in stunts for hit movies such as the "Expendables" series, which led to their directorial debut with " John Wick ." Although they are currently active in their own fields, they share a common passion for how stunts are presented and for creating powerful action scenes.

I will write about Stahelski on another occasion, but the main character of this article is David Leitch's new work "Fall Guys" (24). This is action entertainment that depicts the world of stuntmen. In other words, it is a story in a field that Leitch knows well. The original source is the popular 1980s TV series "Fall Guys", and the main character's name is also the same, Colt Seavers, but not only can you enjoy it without any prior knowledge, but it is an undisputed masterpiece. Let's talk about the appeal of "Fall Guys".

"Fall Guys" trailer

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A romantic comedy woven together by popular stars

"Fall guy" is a slang term for a stuntman. The main character, Colt, is a skilled "fall guy" who serves as a stunt double for Hollywood action star Tom Ryder. However, after a failed fall stunt, he is deeply scarred not only physically but also emotionally, and disappears from the film industry. 18 months later, he receives a request from an old producer to participate in Tom's latest film, "Metal Storm." At first, Colt refuses, but when he finds out that the director is his girlfriend Jodie, whom he practically dumped 18 months ago, he accepts the job and flies to Sydney, Australia, where the film is set... This is roughly how the story unfolds in the early stages.

The main character Colt is played by Ryan Gosling, and the heroine, Jodie, is played by Emily Blunt. The former was nominated for an Academy Award for " Barbie " (23) and the latter for " Oppenheimer " (23). The collaboration between two popular and talented stars is appealing in itself.

It is clear from the synopsis at the beginning that there is a love story at the heart of the story. At the beginning of the film, the heroine, Jodie, works as a camera operator and is on good terms with Colt, who works on the same set. However, Colt is hurt by a failed stunt and disappears without a word, not only from the film industry, but also from her. Jodie uses this heartbreak as a springboard to grab her long-awaited Being There to make her directorial debut with Metal Storm. However, Colt is still in love with Jodie and participates in the filming, which makes things complicated. The stakes are now on fire. Jodie is still angry at Colt for disappearing and reappearing on his own accord, and she forces him to do one tough stunt after another. The romantic comedy-like development is fun.

The situation the protagonist finds himself in is similar to that action movie!

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