Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard
Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard

Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard

2021Movie117 minEnglish

The world’s most lethal odd couple – bodyguard Michael Bryce and hitman Darius Kincaid – are back on another life-threatening mission. Still unlicensed and under scrutiny, Bryce is forced into action by Darius's even more volatile wife, the infamous international con artist Sonia Kincaid. As Bryce is driven over the edge by his two most dangerous protectees, the trio get in over their heads in a global plot and soon find that they are all that stand between Europe and a vengeful and powerful madman.

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes28%
Metacritic37/100
Google Users78%
Director: Patrick HughesGenres: Action, Comedy, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

The world's most lethal odd couple - bodyguard Michael Bryce and hitman Darius Kincaid - are back for another adrenaline-fueled adventure. Still unlicensed and under scrutiny, Bryce is forced into action again when Sonia, Darius's infamous wife, drags him into a global plot. The trio find themselves in even more dire situations and out of their depth amidst a dangerous conspiracy and rising threats.

Critical Reception

The film received generally negative reviews from critics, with many finding it to be a less engaging and original sequel to its predecessor. While the action sequences and the chemistry between the leads were occasionally praised, the plot was often deemed predictable and the humor repetitive. Audiences, however, showed a slightly more favorable reception, appreciating the over-the-top action and comedic performances.

What Reviewers Say

  • While the sequel boasts explosive action and star power, it struggles to recapture the charm and originality of the first film.
  • The chemistry between Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson remains a highlight, but the plot feels formulaic and the jokes lack freshness.
  • The film offers a barrage of gunfights and explosions, but the narrative often gets lost amidst the chaos.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be an enjoyable action-comedy, appreciating the non-stop thrills and the comedic timing of the cast, particularly Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson. However, some noted that the plot was thin and the violence excessive, suggesting it was a film best enjoyed for its pure entertainment value rather than its substance.

Fun Fact

Salma Hayek reportedly improvised many of Sonia Kincaid's most explosive and humorous lines, often shocking her co-stars with her unscripted outbursts.

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jw

jw

As a sequel of an action comedy, this is a _predictable_ action comedy. It fills two hours with all the expected elements, in multiple instances and variations. Wit replaced by "strong language", plot replaced by clichés, suspense replace...
JPV852

JPV852

Fun enough action-comedy, probably a tad better (from what I can remember) than the first one, mainly due to the inclusion of Salma Hayek who was great and the sparring between Reynolds and Jackson wasn't as annoying compared to the last go...
Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

Despite holding one of the worst sequel titles ever created, The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard was always going to be a film I'd be interested in watching. The original flick was a straightforward, dumb action-comedy movie with a bunch of Holly...
Mahnoor Khan

Mahnoor Khan

I can't remember the last time I laughed so hard. Every time Ryan, Samuel, and Salma open their mouth it becomes a big laugh moment. The trio is just perfect and the performance of Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L Jackson, and Salma Hayek was so so ...
garethmb

garethmb

When audiences last saw Bodyguard Michael Bryce (Ryan Reynolds); he was dealing with the aftermath of helping save the day and his long-time nemesis Darius Kincaid (Samuel L. Jackson). Taking place shortly after the events of the first fi...