When the talker meets the talker

Stephania 2022-03-23 09:01:35

Released in North America on August 18, 2017, this R-rated nonsensical action comedy "Ace Bodyguard" continues to follow the typical American style of mouth gun comedy, and the two protagonists are precisely S.H.I.E.L.D. Therefore, some netizens joked that this movie can be called a side story of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Of course, but as far as this comedy work is concerned, no one doubts the funny style of the little bitch, and Samuel L. Jackson, the director of S.H.I.E.L.D., as an authentic black star, is even more gifted. However, even with full mental preparation, I was still laughing back and forth by the laughter of this movie.

The plot of the story is generally incomprehensible. It belongs to the situation where you can basically understand the direction of the plot of the movie by looking at the movie poster. The story mainly tells about the 3A-level bodyguard (Ryan Reynolds) escorting the key witness who is also a professional killer (Samuel Jackson) to go there. The International Court of Justice in The Hague testifies to the "big adventure" of the great dictator (Gary Oldman) for genocide and other crimes against humanity. Of course, you can also understand it as Marvel vs. DC (Deadpool + Nick Fury vs Gordon).

Let's talk about the surprises this work brings to us. The contrast is the most commendable part of this film. Whether it is the before and after contrast between Reynolds' own brilliant career and his downfall, or his contrast with the killer Jackson's behavior, it is full of laughs. , In fact, in order to set off this strong contrast, the director has put a lot of effort into the bodyguard's sluggishness and the killer's wild and unruly, the bodyguard's obedience to the rules and the killer's unruly playing cards, and the bodyguard's good and evil. Relying on money to talk and the killer's thief is also the way. Especially for the attitude towards love, the machismo of the bodyguard and the romantic passion of the killer are even more obvious. From this point of view, the highlight of this comedy is not just summed up by a few motherfuckers.

Then, the director also saw the usual methods of such action comedy movies in the United States in the editing and sound effect processing. The slow-motion processing of the fierce battle scenes made the already tragic battle with a comic flavor, and the bodyguards in the hot scenes were indifferent to the inner monologue. , the contrast between movement and static has a distinct flavor, and the brisk soundtrack in slow motion is even more similar to "Guardians of the Galaxy".

But in fact, because of my unique laughter, I personally think that it was Samuel L. Jackson's many lewd laughter that conquered me, and that kind of low-level and a little sarcastic high-decibel laughter really contracted me. joke.

As far as acting skills are concerned, although Ryan Reynolds is limited by the role and the proportion of the spit scenes is not the same as that of Deadpool, his grievances and grievances are still vivid enough, and Samuel L. Jackson has changed his role. Most of them are mature and stable, showing off the natural coquettish talent of black people. As for Gary Oldman, not to mention, the future quasi-Oscar best actor, let him play the villain is simply familiar, but the "Darkest Hour" released later will test his acting skills.

This is "Ace Bodyguard". As a popcorn action comedy, it is qualified, because this kind of film does not need a plot, it is enough to play well and laugh happily.

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The Hitman's Bodyguard quotes

  • Darius Kincaid: I made that jump on one leg.

    Michael Bryce: I made that jump without jumping.

  • Darius Kincaid: How do I look?

    Michael Bryce: You got a little speck of blood on your... everywhere.