Recently released The Fall Guy is the closest Barbenheimer gets to, with Oppenheimer fame Emily Blunt and Barbie fame Ryan Gosling in the lead roles.
The story revolves around a stuntman, Colt Seavers, who disappears from public life after an unfortunate accident, only to return after 18 months for a film directed by a first-time director and her past lover, Jody. Soon Colt is tasked with bringing back the missing star of the film, Tom Ryder, whose disappearance remains a mystery.
Emily Blunt, as an ambitious first-time director Jody, looks the part, and if you are a fan of Ken from Barbie, ‘The Fall Guy’ is here to present you Ken with a bit of swag.
Tribute to Stuntman Community
Directed by stuntman David Leitch, the film is a tribute to the stuntman community. The underlying text is how one of the most crucial and life-threatening jobs on set, remains one of the most ungrateful and uncredited ones. In one scene, when Gosling’s character Colt Seavers, a stuntman in the film, is asked if there are Oscars for stuntmen, Colt’s composed response of ‘No’ is as heartfelt as it is thought-provoking. The Fall Guy successfully conveys the plight of the community who put their lives in danger for actors to bask in the glory of it.
Humor takes centre stage
Due to its high-performing stunts and high budget, the film is best for a theatrical experience. It is filled with guffaw moments, and credits to the funny, witty, and intelligent writing of Drew Pearce, known for his work in Iron Man 3, Fast and Furious: Hobbs and Shaw, and Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation.
Conclusion
Finally, with its theme of love and friendship, ‘The Fall Guy’ is a joyride not to be missed. What could be a better way to understand the point of view of a stuntman than through a film by a stuntman himself?
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