Blu-ray Review: Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard
What We Liked
What We Didn't Like
It is safe to say that if you enjoyed the action-comedy The Hitman’s Bodyguard in 2017, then you may find some entertainment value in the sequel The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard, which is now available on Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K. Those unfamiliar with the franchise may feel more lukewarm toward the new chapter.
The film is ostensibly the story of down on his luck bodyguard named Michael Bryce (Ryan Reynolds) and his relationship with hitman Darius Kincaid (Samuel L. Jackson). Having been stripped of his bodyguarding license, Bryce is out of work and desperate when Kincaid’s wife, Sonia (Salma Hayek) approaches him to help rescue Darius from the clutches of madman Aristotle Papadopolous (Antonio Banderas), who is attempting to wreak havoc across all of Europe for some reason or another.
Unfortunately, there is very little that works in this film. Even the likability of the three stars is repeatedly put to the test as they are constantly put in situations that they are either not allowed to exit gracefully or in any amusing manner (which is sort of the opposite of what a comedy is supposedly aiming to accomplish).
Even Morgan Freeman, who shows up later in the movie, can do nothing to salvage the meandering plot and wandering comedy that has been on display since the film began. Even a few relatively impressive action sequences do little to pull the film from the doldrums it has descended into.
Apart from fans of the first film, there is little to suggest that anyone else will find anything remotely entertaining with The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard. Given the talent involved, that makes for a disappointing sequel.
- “Ryan, Sam, Salma: One F’d Up Family” – Includes clips and interviews highlighting the stars of the film.
- “Gone Soft: The New Michael Bryce” – A look at the character of Michael Bryce, as portrayed by Ryan Reynolds.
- “Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard: #stuntlife” – A behind-the-scenes look at the film’s action sequences, including stunt coordinator Adam Horton.
- “On the Set of Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard” – Production Designer Russell del Rozario offers a look at the creation of the sets featured in several scenes.
- “Gag Reel”
- “Theatrical Trailers”
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