Nobody 2

Timo Tjahjanto's Nobody 2 is a relentless, bone-crunching sequel that doubles down on the first film's blend of suburban angst and bloody mayhem. This time, Bob Odenkirk's Hutch Mansell is on vacation, which of course becomes a backdrop for an insane series of creatively staged, over-the-top fight sequences. Tjahjanto, known for his work on action films like The Night Comes for Us, brings a distinct, stylized flair to the violence, turning the tranquil setting of a small town and an amusement park into a series of deadly playgrounds. The plot is thin and largely exists to string together these incredible set pieces, but that's not a criticism-the movie knows exactly what it is. It's a joyful, unpretentious action romp. The action is more outlandish and even more graphic than the original, with a dark, cartoonish sense of humor that differentiates it from the more grounded, noirish tone of the first film.

Some critics have noted that the sequel loses some of the original's gritty charm in favor of a more comedic, outlandish style, but praise the film for being an entertaining and satisfying follow-up.

Is it worth watching? If you're a fan of the first film and are looking for a fun, fast-paced action movie that doesn't take itself too seriously, then absolutely.

I had a good time eventually, but there were things I did not like. The first movie treated Nobody seriously, here some modern writer decided to make a complete and utter joke out of him.

It's chock full of modern tropes that people are sick of, like the supremely badass female villain that's totally believable. Fire the writers.

Loved the first movie; it was unexpectedly great. This one was just mediocre. The action and fight scenes were pretty good and fun to watch. The story line could have been better, but the absolutely terrible acting from Sharon Stone, in all honesty, completely ruined the entire movie for me. I'm not sure if they were looking for a surprise big name for this role, but they completely missed the mark on casting.

Feels a lot more like a routine sequel - bigger, louder, and packed with more brutal villains, action, and explosions, but with only an okay plot. The stakes never feel as gripping as they could be, and the comedy lands just fine but nothing more. Strong family vibes throughout, but the story is fairly predictable. Still a fun ride, just not as fresh as the first.

I rated Nobody 2 6/10 stars, while I rated Nobody 10/10 stars. The sequel is based on a false premise: That he has to go back to being a Spec Ops agent to repay $30M debt to Russian mafia that he burned in Nobody. At the end of the first film, he and his family were free and clear, buying a new house with a new identity. Being able to establish a new identity is one of Hitch's "special set of skills." Hutch (Odenkirk) is no longer a reluctant hero. He walks back into fights that he could have walked away from. That breaks his promise to his wife and family that he's not longer a fierce operator, rather just a father and family man again.

The violence is now more cartoonish than realistic. Hutch is no longer a vulnerable Everyman. Now he's an indestructible superhero who seeks out payback. That completely changes the viewer's perception of him as a sympathetic character. Now he's a vengeful man seeking to repay even the slightest offense. The booby traps he sets in the grand finale at a theme park, seem more from the Home Alone playbook, than from an experienced operator's tactics. Overall, the sequel doesn't live up to the original and we're voting for no Nobody 3. 🙁