The Man from Toronto
The Man from Toronto

The Man from Toronto

2022Movie113 minEnglish

A case of mistaken identity forces a bumbling entrepreneur to team up with a notorious assassin known as The Man from Toronto in hopes of staying alive.

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IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes23%
Metacritic36/100
Google Users53%
Director: Patrick HughesGenres: Action, Comedy, Thriller

Plot Summary

A deadly assassin known as the Man from Toronto and a struggling New York man named Teddy Jackson accidentally cross paths in a remote cabin. When they are discovered by the FBI and other international agencies, they are forced to team up to stop a brutal killer and save the world.

Critical Reception

The film received largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot, over-reliance on action clichés, and uneven comedic tone. While some acknowledged the chemistry between the lead actors, the overall consensus was that the movie failed to deliver a fresh or engaging experience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies too heavily on action-comedy tropes without innovation.
  • The chemistry between Hart and Harrelson is a minor bright spot, but not enough to save the film.
  • Predictable storyline and a lack of memorable moments.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed-to-negative reception. Many found the film to be formulaic and not particularly funny, though some appreciated the action sequences and the performances of the main cast.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to star Jason Statham and Andy Serkis, with Statham playing the role eventually taken by Woody Harrelson. The script was also significantly different and darker in tone before Hart joined the project.

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r96sk

r96sk

There could be a decent concept in there with <i>The Man from...</i> men, but in reality... <em>'The Man from Toronto'</em> is poor. I like both Kevin Hart and Woody Harrelson, and they do make it more watchable than it would otherwise b...
The Movie Mob

The Movie Mob

**Fans of Kevin Hart will enjoy it. Other than that, it's just a slightly above-average Netflix movie with some good laughs.** If you have seen any other Kevin Hart movies, then you have seen this one. Hart plays himself once again as hi...
Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

MORE SPOILER-FREE REVIEWS @ https://www.msbreviews.com/ "The Man From Toronto is the perfect example of an inoffensively generic weekend flick. Embrace the shamelessly nonsensical story. Try to enjoy the "dumb fun" moments spread thro...