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We were lucky enough to acquire tickets for a preview screening of Nobody 2 and I'm really glad we did. Loved it!

It was easily as good as, if not better than its predecessor which we also love.

But to be honest I could watch Bob Odenkirk reading the news and I'd love it.

He makes this movie what it is.

Which is a witty, action packed thrill ride that will leave you very satisfied.

10/10 for me.

LIKES: The Pace The Comedy The Charisma The Music The Sound Editing The Action The Silliness Is Still There Some Development The Visual Style Overall Just Fun Summary: A sequel has a lot to try to live up to, and Nobody 2 accomplishes some characteristics quite well with their approach. The pace is somewhat the same as the first, focusing a bit more on the fun than the first film. It's a comedy-centric film, the darker humor once more well-timed, presented, and crammed into every facet as Hutch faces yet another conspiracy hiding under his nose. I laughed a lot with the one-liners and the temper jokes, enjoying the slightly demented slice of life into an action scene that somehow feels a perfect poke against the one-man army genre. Nobody 2 maintains the charisma of the film, somehow keeping the wacky action, laughs, and depth decently present as we just go on a family vacation. It's a nice blend, still holding that entertainment factor, with performances that still feel just as raw and well-executed as I expected in the film. Character development isn't too bad, a nice little mini-dive into a new facet of our traumatized hero, this time bringing a new weakness into the mix to try and overcome to give Nobody's saga a little more dimension. Fortunately, it doesn't get in the way of the action, still blowing a gaping hole into the franchise with that stylish choreography that brings a video game's variety and edge to the big screen. Plenty of hand-to-hand combat and gunplay will light up the screen, and though there is some carnage and gore, Tiahianto's crew still manages to garnish it up to be manageable for all but the most squeamish stomach. Finally, the visual and audio elements come together to help add some theater-worthy elements to the film. The sound is very loud in this film, but it pulls you into all the chaos and does not apologize for all the explosive sound effects that they have in their arsenal. Nobody 2 also brings wicked visuals (as mentioned before) with a comical sheen to the action, and plenty of exciting sequences that bring our collector's assassin skills to new levels of chaos that seem to parody Wick's darker and more intense moves. Add in a killer soundtrack to mix things up, once again adding some flair to the moments, and Nobody 2 has once again proven to be a unique entry into this genre. If I had to summarize the likes in one sentence, it's that the film is just fun, another escape from reality that some movies fail to accomplish.

DISLIKES: Needs More Story More RZA A Little More Comedy Balance Better Villain Not Quite As Balanced More Christopher Lloyd Summary: Being the picky reviewer, the second movie still needed some more build-up to match what I loved in the first film so well. For one thing, I wanted a story again. I'll admit that the first movie's tale wasn't the biggest, mind-blowing piece to grace the theaters, but it had a little more logic, build, and development. Hutch's second journey focuses much more on the spectacle, leaving some of the storylines dangling with limited investment, exploration, or even purpose when they were cut so short. This is true for two of my other favorite characters, RZA and Lloyd's characters, who had a lot more punch in the first movie when Hutch gets pulled back into his career. We get a few snippets and some cool moments that push them into their inclusion, but I saw so much more potential with the characters than just shoving them into the background. Character utilization is quite less impressive for me, and I had hoped we could have had just that same integration in the past to help uncover this mystery. Sadly, the comedy antics and over-the-top action become the obsession, and that's where the film needs to tone it back to strike that balance I liked so much more in the first installment. In addition, a better villain could have saved the day as well. Our newest villain feels in line with the new direction, but outside of an aggressively foul mouth, some wicked style, and exaggerated dancing worthy of a new TikTok dance craze...she kind of is a laughable villain who did little but bring some great lines to the movie, I found to be the most clever. There is plenty of enjoyment in the film, don't get me wrong on that, but again, there is some balance, time expansion, and a little more planning needed to help rein in the ridiculous meter in a bit.

The VERDICT: I had a lot of fun with the second movie and found this film to be exactly what the trailers promised it would be: a movie theater blast. It's all about the pizazz of the series, bringing over-the-top fights and comedy that will appeal to those with a sense of humor geared to darker themes. It moves fast, keeps the laughs up, and keeps the temper-driven antics in full throttle, yet keeps the violence and tone light enough with the satire to help buffer things. With great visuals and audio support and plenty of moments to laugh at, the sequel accomplishes much for being that fun night out to kill some time and break free from the stresses of the world. However, the movie is a step down from the first film, still shying away from the balance with characters, story, action, and comedy out of sync that I think needed a little more planning. While I never expected this to be the Oscar-worthy story or movie, I had hoped for the same level of development the first held, and that's not quite there. Thus, go there knowing you are going to be exposed to just an overly silly cinematic piece that is just fun and stupid to watch. Worth the theater visit? I think so, mainly for the fun and visual/audio aid. My scores are: Action/Comedy/Crime/Thriller: 7.5 Movie Overall: 6.5-7.0.

Nobody 2 return Hutch after four years from the first movie, i got to see this early and wow... this movie is wild and hilarious and the action scene are incredible, Bob Odenkirk is one of these actors that can pull off stunts but this... wow.

I can't share any spoilers of this but go see to on Friday!

"Nobody 2" is the sequel to the 2021 action thriller film "Nobody". Directed by Timo Tjahjanto ("May The Devil Take You", "The Night Comes For Us", "The Shadow Strays") and once again starring Bob Odenkirk in the lead role, it is a more fun-oriented follow-up that provides just as much explosive action as last time.

Sometime after the events of the first film, Hutch Mansell (Bob Odenkirk) has since fully come out of retirement and returned to doing what he is truly best at - working as a full-time assassin for the US government. However, Hutch soon realises that his career choice comes at the cost of keeping his family life stable, and decides to take everyone along with his elderly father David (Christopher Lloyd) on a vacation to the resort-side town of Plummerville in an attempt to bond with them all. Shortly upon arriving, the Mansell family are all treated with hostility by the locals, culminating in Hutch coming into conflict with theme park owner Wyatt (John Ortiz) and the town's law enforcement led by the corrupt Sheriff Abel (Colin Hanks). As a result of this, Hutch attracts the unwanted attention of Plummerville's longtime crime boss Lendina (Sharon Stone), whose hatred of outsiders moseying in on her turf places the entire Mansell family directly within her crosshairs, requiring Hutch to use his assassination skills to protect his loved ones and hopefully bring an end to her tyranny once and for all.

It's always nice to see actors play against their type, and in 2021's "Nobody", we got to see the usually comedic and occasionally dramatic Bob Odenkirk successfully convince us that he is capable of playing a ruthless action hero. Part of the appeal of that movie was watching a seemingly ordinary-looking family man mow down armies of bad guys in brutal yet creative ways, and it just so happens that an actor like Odenkirk was able to fit into that role perfectly. Though it was basically another "John Wick" clone at the end of the day (they even share the same screenwriter), "Nobody" still managed to work solely due to its exciting action scenes and watchable performance of its lead star. Four years later, the sequel "Nobody 2" continues most of what made the original a hit in the first place, though some previous issues still persist this time around.

Beginning in a similar fashion to the original, we see a wounded and bloodied Hutch Mansell being interrogated by a pair of FBI agents. As Hutch explains his actions, the film then flashes back several days earlier where it is shown to us that he has been carrying out numerous assassination jobs for his employers since the events of the first movie, including one at a convention that requires him to take out a group of criminals one by one inside an elevator. Noticing his hectic work schedule is putting a strain on his home life, Hutch takes his family on a vacation to a resort town he used to visit when he was a child, as he believes this could be the best opportunity to prove to them he is still a loving father figure. Naturally, given Hutch's profession as a contract killer, it should come as no surprise that trouble and violence will follow him no matter where he goes, and the small town of Plummerville is no exception.

As Hutch and his family arrive at their holiday destination, they are all greeted with contempt by the local populace who seem to want little to do with tourists other than to take away their money. Hutch's son Brady (Gage Munroe) quickly finds himself in a fight with another kid at the fun fair, resulting in the security guards siding against Mansells and kicking them off the grounds, not before one of them slaps Hutch's daughter Sammy (Paisley Cadorath) on the back of her head as she makes her exit. While the family try to leave without a fuss, Hutch soon takes matters into his own hands and returns to inflict some physical justice against the guards in a way befitting to his line of work. What follows is a creatively shot sequence of Hutch using his surroundings to inflict as much damage as possible against the corrupt fairground security, including pounding one in the head repeatedly with a whack-a-mole mallet, all with the soundtrack of "Come Out and Play" by The Offspring. You can't help but feel entertained by a moment like this, and thankfully the movie does have other similar action scenes throughout the story that provide just as much enjoyment.

Although the film's action is about as exciting as it was before, this sequel does suffer from the same problem as its predecessor with its weak world-building and unengaging atmosphere. There is almost no attempt to make the town of Plummerville feel like an otherwise innocent holiday location with a criminal underbelly running in the background. Sure, having xenophobic locals and corrupt law enforcement lends itself to the idea that this place is not as inviting as the advertisements would lead you to believe, but it all feels superficial in the way it is executed here. I would have much preferred if the film had shown the citizens of Plummerville acting inviting to outsiders at first, only to later reveal that they are all involved in some kind of illegal conspiracy that has kept their economy going for so long. Instead, the film takes the easy route of showing that nearly everyone is corrupt right away, which robs the story of any kind of suspenseful build-up. Still, at least we get a few solid action sequences out of watching Hutch fighting his way through most of these unlikeable thugs.

Like last time, Bob Odenkirk is great fun to watch as Hutch Mansell, the government assassin who masquerades publicly as a mild-mannered family man. As mentioned above, there's always something to enjoy in watching an actor like Odenkirk play someone so different from what one would usually expect of him, and once again he pulls that off with flying colours. This time around, Hutch appears more family-focused, trying to reignite his dwindling marriage to his wife Becca (Connie Nielsen), as well as being a suitable role model to his children Brady and Sammy. Of course, Hutch's line of work places a major obstacle in the way of all this, as he struggles to maintain the facade of a loving husband/father alongside being a deadly assassin who kills without remorse.

Unfortunately, the rest of the film's cast is underused and leaves very little impression on the viewer. Something I complained about in the original was the limited screen time of Christopher Lloyd's character David, Hutch's retired FBI agent father. Though he does play a slightly larger role here, once again David feels arbitrarily sidelined in favour of more action scenes that only feature his on-screen son. There is one scene near the end that uses him reasonably well, but by that stage it felt more like a last minute addition rather than something the story properly built towards.

I also felt disappointed by how underdeveloped Sharon Stone's character Lendina was as the film's main antagonist. Aside from the fact that she's a crime lord, there's nothing remotely interesting or memorable about Lendina as a person. How long has she been in charge of this criminal operation? How did she rise so high in the ranks to acquire this much power? How does she keep the people of Plummerville in line without a mutiny ever breaking out? And why does she even do what she does in the first place? None of these questions are ever answered and they only make her character seem poorly written as opposed to an enigmatic villain.

Getting by solely on the quality of its action sequences and likeable lead actor, "Nobody 2" is a serviceable sequel that may manage to provide just enough entertainment for fans of its respective genre. Though the film's faults are annoyingly obvious, I'm sure there are plenty of those out there willing to forgive them thanks to the decent amount of high octane fight scenes that wouldn't look out of place in a "John Wick" movie. I still hold out hope that the characters of Hutch Mansell and John Wick will one day meet and work together since both franchises share a near-identical creative team, but so far it doesn't seem as though that will be happening anytime soon. Until then, a third "Nobody" film seems like our best bet right now.

I rate it 6.5/10.

I loved the first one and had high hopes for this one. Luckily I was satisfied. I think they did a really good job keeping up with the first one. I do feel like they went a bit over board with Sharon Stone's character. I think they should have dialed it down a bit with her. It kinda felt like a villain from an Expendables movie. Kind of over the top for the sake of being over the top. It just wasn't believable. The sheriff's vibes in the movie were a lot more of a better tone. They could have made her like that but willing to do more gruesome things. But that said, still a lot of fun and something worth seeing in theaters.