Stunt crews have been making lazy actors look invincible since the birth of cinema. What a kick to see these pros take the spotlight in "The Fall Guy," now in theaters starring a peak-form Ryan Gosling, who uses his role as one such daredevil to blow kisses to Hollywood's unsung heroes, who do the work for real, minus the deep fake of digital.
The academy has been dawdling forever about awarding an Oscar for stunt professionals. "The Fall Guy" should change that in a big fat hurry after voters catch this insanely entertaining action comedy that shows the pleasure and pride inherent in making it all look easy.Gosling knocks it out of the park as Colt Seavers, a stunt master who quits the business after a 12-story fall nearly kills him.
But come on! Stunts are the main attraction, as characters do cannon rolls, burst into flames, leap off speeding cars and boats, and play fight club in a spinning dumpster. And "John Wick" director David Leitch, a stunt double for the likes of Brad Pitt and Matt Damon, knows the truth in the old slogan that action is character. You can feel his love for stunts in every frame.
So get busy, academy. It's high time these gutsy warriors earned some glory. As for audiences, "The Fall Guy" is a love letter to everything that makes movies magic. It's also everything you want in bust-out summer fun. You'll leave the theater with a smile on your face that won't quit. What are you waiting for? This one's a keeper.
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