Overview"The Hitman's Bodyguard" is a 2017 action-comedy film directed by Patrick Hughes. The film stars Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson with star Gary Oldman playing the primary villain. The motion picture centers around a bodyguard, a hitman, and their unlikely alliance to affirm against a dictator at a war criminal offenses trial.
Main PlotRyan Reynolds plays Michael Bryce, a top-rated Executive Protection Agent (bodyguard) living a luxurious life up until one of his clients is assassinated. Quick forward 2 years, his reputation plunged, working for simply drug-addicted corporate executives. On the other hand, Samuel L. Jackson represents Darius Kincaid, an infamous hitman, put behind bars in an English jail.
Kincaid becomes a crucial identity in a case against harsh Belarusian totalitarian, Vladislav Dukhovich (Gary Oldman), put on trial at The Hague. Dukhovich has actually been accused of numerous war criminal activities, but has always succeeded in avoiding conviction due to absence of solid proof and by exterminating any potential witnesses. Kincaid is the only surviving witness and therefore a key to convict Dukhovich.
Alliance and JourneyBryce is contracted by his Interpol agent ex-girlfriend, Amelia, to secure Kincaid during the journey from London to The Hague. While Bryce and Kincaid have a bitter history, they are forced to work together. The journey through Europe ends up being progressively complicated as Dukhovich's males, local authorities, and a global criminal organization are all keen to either capture or kill Kincaid before he can affirm.
In spite of their clashing personalities, Bryce and Kincaid form a type of friendship, trading experiences and advice on love, as Kincaid attempts to get to his other half, Sonia (Salma Hayek), who is likewise in trouble. Throughout their journey, they manage to get away several assassination attempts by creating chaos and leaving damage in their course.
Climax and ResolutionThe climax of the movie takes place in The Hague, where Dukhovich acquires a surprise witness that claims Kincaid is lying. However, in a twist, Kincaid offers evidence of all his accusations, pleasing the court that Dukovish's crimes are real. Nevertheless, Dukhovich attempts a court massacre however is prevented by Bryce, who kills Dukhovich in self-defense.
Ultimately, Kincaid is approved release from his sentence in return for his testament. The film ends with Bryce being recalled into elite bodyguard service, implying a successful career rebuild while preserving his new-found relationship with Kincaid.
Reception"The Hitman's Bodyguard" leverages the undeniable chemistry in between Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L Jackson, making it a riotous, action-packed romp. The movie was an industrial success grossing over $176 million worldwide and causing a sequel, "The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard", in 2021. Nevertheless, critics gave mixed evaluations, frequently pointing out a lack of originality and narrative depth but praising the comedy elements and action sequences of the film.
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