The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017)

The world's top bodyguard gets a new client, a hitman who must testify at the International Criminal Court. They must put their differences aside and work together to make it to the trial on time.

Director:

Patrick Hughes

Writer:

Tom O'Connor

Stars:

Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson, Gary Oldman

1 win & 7 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Elodie Yung	...	Amelia Roussel
Ryan Reynolds	...	Michael Bryce
Tsuwayuki Saotome	...	Kurosawa
Roy Hill	...	Helicopter Pilot / Newscaster
Richard E. Grant	...	Seifert
Gary Oldman	...	Vladislav Dukhovich
Rod Hallett	...	Professor Asimov
Yuri Kolokolnikov	...	Ivan
Nadia Konakchieva	...	Mrs. Asimov
Valentin Stojanov	...	Petr Asimov Jr.
Noortje Herlaar	...	ICC Court Clerk
Georgie Glen	...	ICC Lead Judge
Michael Gor	...	Livitin
Barry Atsma	...	Moreno
Ralitsa Vassileva	...	Newscaster

Storyline

With his reputation in tatters after a painfully unsuccessful delivery of a distinguished Japanese client, former triple-A executive protection agent, Michael Bryce, two long years after the disgraceful incident, is now reduced to a mere second-class bodyguard for hire. Under those circumstances, Bryce would do anything to prove his worth once again, and as a result, it won't be long before he accepts an offer from Interpol to escort the renowned international assassin Darius Kincaid from Manchester to the Hague. The task seems simple: Bryce only needs to transport the contract killer from point A to point B, nevertheless, Kincaid, as the only one with the guts and enough hard evidence to testify against a tyrannical Belarusian dictator, is an obvious target, while the trip to the Netherlands is long and hazardous. Without a doubt, this is a race against the clock as the mismatched duo will have to put aside their grudges, in a non-stop concerto for bullets.

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Plot Keywords:

bodyguard | chase | hitman | two against many | ex cia agent | 

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Taglines:

It's not the size that matters... It's how you use it.

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Genres:

Action | Comedy | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong violence and language throughout

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official Instagram

Country:

USA Hong Kong Bulgaria Netherlands

Language:

English Russian French Japanese Italian Dutch Spanish

Release Date:

18 August 2017 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Hitman's Bodyguard

Filming Locations:

London, England, UK

Box Office

Budget:

$30,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$21,384,504, 20 August 2017, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$75,468,583

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$176,586,701

Company Credits

Production Co:

Millennium Media,Cristal Pictures,East Light Media

Technical Specs

Runtime:

118 min 112 min (Mainland China Censored Version)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Atmos

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The men's wristwatch shown in detail at the beginning of the movie (while Michael Bryce (Ryan Reynolds) is getting dressed) is a Patek Philippe Sky Moon Tourbillon 5002P which has a 2017 street price of 1.2 million dollars.

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Goofs

The Jaguar at the beginning of the movie is OU16 LVA. The 16 on UK number plates means the car was registered between March 2016 and end of August 2016. Shortly after, the movie moves to two years later which at the time of writing is the future assuming the film is set in present day. If no other dates are referenced, there is no reason why the film must be set on the day it is made, or released ; but if the 16 is valid, then the later scenes would have some UK number plates with 18, 68 etc.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Man on Phone: Good morning, Mr. Bryce. I trust the pickup ran smoothly.
Michael Bryce: Hand-off was clean. No stops till the exit point.

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Crazy Credits

At the end of the credits there's an outtake with Ryan Reynolds having to wait for church bells to stop ringing.

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Connections

References Home Alone (1990)

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Soundtracks

Nobody Gets Out Alive
Written & Performed by Samuel L. Jackson
Produced by Atli Örvarsson

User Reviews

Why all the bad reviews? Just sit back and enjoy this action/comedy!

I read some reviews that trashed this movie and I'm wondering if these are the same people that thought that Birdman (worst movie ever) was the best a couple of years ago. OK...I get it and I understand why people are hating on this movie. The movie is violent, predictable and has a script that is full of foul mouth language. But the beauty of the movie experience is that when you walk into a theater, turn off your brain and enjoy this movie for what it is. I laughed out loud and enjoyed this from beginning to end. Yes it is full of unrealistic stunts, bullet dodging and perfect aim by the "good guys" but that is what makes it enjoyable. Of course it is it is full of "F" words but that is what makes this movie fun.

Samuel L, Ryan Reynolds and Selma Hayek (who played a surprising role) are fun to watch. Trust me don't go in thinking that this is some type of Jason Bourne or Jack Ryan spin off because it's not. Just sit back and watch it with the intent on being entertained by this funny action/comedy. There are some references to some old movies so you have to be keen and recognize them.