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Action, Humor, and Family Drama Collide
Bob Odenkirk is back as Hutch Mansell in Nobody 2, the follow-up to the surprise 2021 action hit. The first film turned an ordinary suburban dad into an unlikely action hero, and this sequel wastes no time diving back into the chaos.
This time, Hutch isn’t pretending to live a normal life. He’s pulled back into dangerous work with his old government contacts, still paying off the mess left behind after his brutal fight with the Russian mob. While he tries to juggle secret missions and family responsibilities, Hutch decides to take everyone on a trip to Plummerville, a quirky resort town from his childhood. Of course, what’s meant to be a family getaway quickly turns into a storm of bullets, brawls, and explosions.
Direction and Style
Director Timo Tjahjanto leans into the franchise’s mix of wild fight scenes and dark humor. The choreography is stylish, the pace is fast, and the action never feels dull. Imagine a mash-up of John Wick and a family vacation movie, with a little bit of Home Alone energy thrown in during the finale. At just under 90 minutes, the film is quick and punchy, though it doesn’t spend much time building deeper storylines or character growth.
Performances
Odenkirk continues to shine as Hutch, effortlessly balancing his tired-dad persona with razor-sharp combat skills. He’s the heart of the movie, but the rest of the cast doesn’t get much attention. Christopher Lloyd and RZA return as Hutch’s father and brother but barely make an impact this time. Sharon Stone delivers an entertaining villain performance, though her character feels more talked-about than truly developed.
Connie Nielsen’s character, Becca, is suddenly given expert-level action skills, which feels a bit forced. While her big moments look cool on screen, they come across more as a setup for flashy payoffs than a natural evolution of her role in the story.
Story and Impact
One of the strengths of the first movie was the surprise factor—discovering who Hutch really was beneath the quiet family-man image. That element is gone in the sequel, since we already know his background. Without that mystery, the film focuses more on spectacle than emotional depth. The story is serviceable and predictable, and most twists can be spotted early.
Final Verdict
Nobody 2 delivers plenty of action, sharp humor, and Bob Odenkirk at his best. It’s entertaining, violent, and easy to enjoy, but it doesn’t capture the freshness of the original. Fans of the first film will still find a lot to like, but newcomers may see it as just another fun action ride rather than something truly unique.
Rating: 3.5/5 – A solid sequel with big punches, but lighter on surprises.
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