Yes, this is a fun movie - that's what David Leitch specializes at - fun action comedies. But this one is way more than a simple action comedy. Let's start with the fact that our protagonist is a stunt man, the least recognizable person you might see on a movie screen. A point the movie makes repeatedly. A stunt man is a nobody, none knows him he can be replaced in an instant, but still - in this movie he's our protagonist. He tells us the story. So, we've got here a role reversal, but this role reversal is doubled, just as the term "fall guy" get's a double meaning here. This double role reversal is repeated a few times during the movie, in case we'll think it was accidental. It's not - that's what the movie is all about.
Think about the split screen scene - when the idea of a split screen is being discussed - is it a mere gimmick? Well, see what's happening on this split screen and you'll have your answer. Think about how unreal it all looks, and then think about one of the first sentences said by Jody Moreno - Emily Blunt's character - explaining that she doesn't want it to look real. It's a witty game the movie is playing with us - a game I love playing - it just calls for some extra attention. I could demonstrate this with many more examples, but it will require spoilers - I don't do these.
Just a few words about the acting - they're all super. I won't start singling out anybody. Editing, cinematography, pacing, all technical aspects of the movie - I just loved it.
Think about the split screen scene - when the idea of a split screen is being discussed - is it a mere gimmick? Well, see what's happening on this split screen and you'll have your answer. Think about how unreal it all looks, and then think about one of the first sentences said by Jody Moreno - Emily Blunt's character - explaining that she doesn't want it to look real. It's a witty game the movie is playing with us - a game I love playing - it just calls for some extra attention. I could demonstrate this with many more examples, but it will require spoilers - I don't do these.
Just a few words about the acting - they're all super. I won't start singling out anybody. Editing, cinematography, pacing, all technical aspects of the movie - I just loved it.