The Fall Guy

no jellybean guy :(((

I am definitely biased towards this movie because I work in the film industry, but man, this movie was so much fun. I will be definitely be watching it again!

I barely remember the original show but the stunt man bounty hunter premise mostly works in the movie.

“The Fall Guy” is a fun movie. Its action sequences are impressive, appropriately so given its premise and focus on the stunt men and women of the movie industry. The plot is thin, but Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt work well together, making it easy to watch and be entertained by.

To me this was just an awful film from start to finish. I don't think the acting was bad particularly just that the plot made no sense and the attempts at humour were sadly misplaced and derivative.

Story: 78/100 The Fall guy has a three act plot structure (which you could stretch to four if you include the prologue). The basic narrative about the unsung heroes of cinema, The stuntmen, is great and each action scene makes sense in the narrative (apart from the first one in Ryder’s apartment.) and the narrative flows from one scene to the next decently smoothly. There are no major plotholes and the relationship development of Jody and Colt throughout the movie is good. Writing 72/100 The writing in this movie is fine. Some of the fourth wall breaks feel incredibly jarring and the there is a bit of cliché. None of the jokes made me laugh out loud but they were good none the less. The Australian actress was written very well and “You’re not getting in there looking like a povo” was incredibly accurate to Australian’s. The dialogue between Jody and Colt always felt very human, and the dialogue between Colt and the bad guys was admittedly quite funny. Cinematography 79/100 There is nothing special about the cinematography in this movie. It is quite average. The opening shot where Colt has accident is good and the first boat jump was good. Acting 69/100 It’s another Ryan gosling comedy with fine line delivery throughout. The thumb’s up throughout the movie was a nice nod to actual stuntmen. The helicopter scene had great acting from Hannah Waddingham. Special FX 85/100 There was nothing unbelievable with the VFX but it all looked real. There was not much VFX in the film as lot’s of it was done practically but I never noticed anything that made it look fake. Editing 80/100 The editing was pretty good again the split screen scene was jarring but everything came together well there were no camera cuts that felt strange and the movie used rapid cuts with action and less cuts with dialogue. Action 93/100 Obviously a movie about a stunt man would have amazing stunts and the fight scene’s were great too I loved the 2 boat jumps and the final action scene was great too. However my favourite fight scene in this whole movie was the garbage truck one the way the dog jumped through the windshield and Ryan held on with the shovel was masterful. Music 90/100 The music choices in this movie were great nothing felt out of place and it all added to the shots. It never took away. I was made for loving you was an amazing choice and always made Ryan feel like a cool guy action man which he always wanted overall great music. Overall 646/800 The fall guy is an overall fun movie the themes of second tries and self worth really make you feel good after the end it shines a light on stuntmen who should always be known. But the movie suffers from cliché and is kinda forgettable the characters aren’t the best written ones of the decade but they are alright.

Ryan Gosling in an emotional stunted (some pun intended) role - what a surprise. Still, he's trying to break free to actually express some sort of facial expression, so he gets some points for that. Cheesy, but fun. Emily Blunt is great but a very undemanding role for her.

Very enjoyable knockoff of the old Fall Guy tv series. Great cast.

This is one of those "formula films": Insert cute couple, add witty puns, some action scenes, cool soundtrack, and romantic overtones". Problem is, even with all these ingredients, the plot and dialogue are so bad, it's a dull trudge for anyone with a brain. Not sure who this was made for, but my guess is tween girls up to women in their low 30's. (There's more than one scene with Ryan Gosling weeping to a country song, as he pines for the leading lady, need I say more?). If you love cliches and 80's tunes, go for it.

I've always loved the magic behind the scenes, sometimes even more than the final product. Watching big ideas come to life is fascinating, and The Fall Guy perfectly captures that excitement. It’s a film that blends jaw-dropping stunts with humor and heart, making it an absolute treat for action lovers. Ryan Gosling shines as Colt Seavers, a stuntman who steps away after a major accident but gets pulled back into the action—this time on a movie directed by his ex, Jody (Emily Blunt). Their unresolved past adds emotional weight to the high-octane spectacle, and their chemistry is electric. Blunt’s Jody is both sharp and hilarious, subtly using the production to mess with Colt, making for some of the film’s best comedic moments. From the first major stunt—an 8.5-roll car flip that set a real-world record—the film establishes that it’s going big. The action is as exhilarating as it is entertaining. A standout scene involves Colt being repeatedly set on fire while Jody makes him redo the stunt, doubling as both a hilarious sequence and a cathartic moment for their relationship. The film is packed with clever and memorable action sequences. The fake katana fight sees Colt battling Tom Ryder’s girlfriend, only to realize she’s wielding a prop, leading to a hilarious meta twist on stunt choreography. The nightclub scene is visually stunning, with Colt navigating a trippy, neon-lit fight while drugged. The split-screen sequence is a cinematic masterpiece, playing out a conversation between Colt and Jody in real time as visual elements appear exactly as they describe them. The chase scene is another standout, featuring a high-speed pursuit across land and water, with clever details like Colt activating cruise control before leaping onto another car. The climax delivers pure mayhem, covering land, sea, and air. Colt hijacks a massive stunt jump meant for Tom Ryder, turning it into a real, death-defying leap. A chaotic helicopter fight follows, ensuring the film ends on an adrenaline rush. The post-credits gag ties it all together, adding one last laugh to an already exhilarating ride. Beyond the explosions and laughs, The Fall Guy is a tribute to the unsung heroes of cinema. It highlights the skill, creativity, and risk-taking that make action films possible. Fun, action-packed, and endlessly rewatchable, this movie is a must-see for anyone who loves the magic of moviemaking. And if Metal Storm ever gets made, I’ll be there on day one.