Ryan Gosling has a vehicle tailor-made for his movie star charisma and estimable talents.
Then, my jaw dropped, and I uttered something to the effect of Jesus Christ.
Because Gosling and filmmakerDavid Leitch, himself a former stuntman, know exactly what theyre doing.
Ryan Gosling in ‘The Fall Guy’.Eric Laciste/Universal Pictures
For decades, Gosling has been bringing movie star charisma in spades.
Gosling is perfectly paired with Blunt, who infuses Jody with brightness and grounded professionalism.
Its refreshing and downright inspiring to see such a capable, brilliant female director character on screen.
Ryan Gosling in ‘The Fall Guy’.Universal Pictures
Were invited to have fun right along with them.
But once the real stunting begins, things move at an adrenaline-fueled clip toward its explosive ending.
He calls attention to stunt protocol (all the thumbs-ups!)
Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt in ‘The Fall Guy’.Eric Laciste/Universal Pictures
while delivering action sequences that are pure giddy popcorn entertainment.
Thats not to say theres no real stakes.
There are (certainly more than many franchise films where characters seem to have nine-plus lives).
Emily Blunt in ‘The Fall Guy’.Universal Pictures / courtesy Everett Collection
ButThe Fall Guywants to celebrate the blockbuster, not shame it.
Winston Duke in ‘The Fall Guy’.Eric Laciste/Universal Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection
Ryan Gosling in ‘The Fall Guy’.Eric Laciste/Universal Pictures
