Ryan Gosling’s portrayal in “The Fall Guy” is akin to an energized bunny, relentlessly running, leaping, tumbling, and vaulting through the air with the agility of a rocket. Shedding his “Barbie” image, Gosling embodies Colt Seavers, a stuntman with an impressive track record, chiseled abs, and a penchant for danger. Despite plunging 12 stories in a building atrium, such perilous feats are all in a day’s work for Colt, until a near-fatal accident threatens to halt his momentum.
Directed by David Leitch, “The Fall Guy” offers diverting escapism, blending slick action with playful absurdity. While Colt’s misadventures may serve as a metaphor for contemporary masculinity, the film primarily serves as a showcase for Gosling’s charisma and the adrenaline-fueled stunts. Packed with romance, humor, and a touch of mystery, the movie revels in its unabashed celebration of the filmmaking craft.
Based on the 1980s TV series, the film follows Colt’s misadventures before and after his fateful plunge. Resuming his stunt work in pursuit of a reunion with his ex, Jody, Colt finds himself entangled in her sci-fi spectacle. Leitch, a former stunt performer turned director, along with collaborator Chad Stahelski, brings a distinct physicality to the action, emphasizing the raw intensity of each choreographed sequence.
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