What to Watch This Weekend: The Night House, The Protege, Paw Patrol, Infinitum, Jakob's Wife, Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard, John Q, Nine Perfect Strangers

For A Tense Atmospheric Horror Experience: The Night House (Theaters)

The Night House's unsettling setting and great performance by Rebecca Hall will have you jumping at every creek or reflection, and sleeping with the lights on.  For more information, check out the review!

For An Enjoyable Cat And Mouse Assassin Film: The Protege (Theaters)
The Protege's great cast, fun chemistry between the lead characters, and understated but brutal action make this one assassin film that is on target.  For more information, check out the review!

For A Microbudget Indie With Big Ideas: Infinitum: Subject Unknown (Digital)

Infinitum: Subject Unknown is an impressive indie feat that tackles some big ideas on a micro budget with beautiful cinematography and a time-looping story.  For more information, check out the review!

For The Kids: Paw Patrol: The Movie (Theaters and Paramount+)

Paw Patrol: The Movie has the puppies, rescues, and animation that makes the show so fun, with big city effects but a not big city run time. ` For more information, check out the review! 

For A Dramatic Retreat: Nine Perfect Strangers (Hulu)

Nine Perfect Strangers has a fantastic cast, who play a variety of broken characters, and an idyllic setting for this guru-inspired mind opening and altering experience.  For more information, check out the review!

For An Utterly Ridiculous And Hilarious Sequel: The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard (Redbox)
Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard's wonderful cast, random and ridiculous comedy, and amazing soundtrack make for the kind of laugh-out-loud movie we need right now.  For more information, check out the review!

For A Better Medical Family Drama: John Q (Showtime)

Sweet Girl came out on Netflix this week, but John Q is an overall better film that rails against the cost of the medical system without the ridiculous story and thriller aspects that Sweet Girl tried to introduce.  

For The Return Of A Horror Icon: Jakob's Wife (Shudder)
Jakob's Wife has an old school feel, strong characters, a great balance of dark comedy and horror, and a well-paced story that has plenty to sink your teeth into.  For more information, check out the review!

What to Watch This Weekend: Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard, Holler, Sweet Thing, Censor, 12 Mighty Orphans, Sparks Brothers, Gaia, Voyagers

For A Powerful Coming of Age Story: Holler (Digital)
Holler is a journey of self-discovery with a standout performance from Barden and a quiet confidence that lets this film shine despite its intentionally modest style.  For more information, check out the review!

For Another Powerful Coming of Age Story: Sweet Thing (Virtual Cinema)

Sweet Thing is a bittersweet look at the innocence and joy of youth in even the worst circumstances, with a black and white style and a poignant story.  For more information, check out the review!

For A Classic Feeling Original Horror Film: Censor (Theaters, Digital)

Censor is a refreshingly different horror experience, with an emphasis on storytelling, tension, and build up and a fresh, yet classic feel.  For more information, check out the review! 

For A Fascinating Documentary: The Sparks Brothers (Theaters)

The Sparks Brothers gives you the inside look at an influential band that does not get the recognition it deserves, with a wonderful journey through their discography and a whimsical, irreverent humor that matches the musicians.  For more information, check out the review!

For An Inspirational Sports Drama: 12 Mighty Orphans (Theaters)

12 Mighty Orphans scores with its blend of comedy and drama, interesting characters, and truly inspirational story of sports and life.  For more information, check out the review!

For An Utterly Ridiculous And Hilarious Sequel: The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard (Theaters)
Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard's wonderful cast, random and ridiculous comedy, and amazing soundtrack make for the kind of laugh-out-loud movie we need right now.  For more information, check out the review!

For A Cinematic Horror Experience: Gaia (Theaters)

Gaia is a cinematic experience, with some beautiful, unsettling nature shots, practical effects, and a strange story that slowly but surely grows on you.  For more information, check out our review!

For A Near Future Lord of the Flies: Voyagers (Redbox)

Voyagers is a near future Lord of the Flies, with a clever premise, an all star cast, and a story fueled by the emotions and hubris of youth.  For more information, check out the review!

Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard Review: Double Trouble Meets Triple Threat

Release date: June 16, 2021
Running time: 99 minutes
Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson, Salma Hayek, Antonio Banderas, Morgan Freeman, Frank Grillo, Caroline Goodall
Directed By: Patrick Hughes
Written By: Tom O'Connor, Phillip Murphy, Brandon Murphy

The world’s most lethal odd couple – bodyguard Michael Bryce (Ryan Reynolds) and hitman Darius Kincaid (Samuel L. Jackson) – are back on another life-threatening mission. Still unlicensed and under scrutiny, Bryce is forced into action by Darius’s even more volatile wife, the infamous international con artist Sonia Kincaid (Salma Hayek). As Bryce is driven over the edge by his two most dangerous protectees, the trio get in over their heads in a global plot and soon find that they are all that stand between Europe and a vengeful and powerful madman (Antonio Banderas). 

Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard is just pure ridiculous fun.  This starts with the wonderful cast that just seem to be perfectly situated to play the standard characters you know and love from them.  Ryan Reynolds is a nicer, straight edge guy who says whatever comes to his mind (and it's usually pretty funny).  Samuel L. Jackson is a badass who also says whatever comes to his mind (also quite funny).  Salma Hayek is a hot headed companion to Samuel L. who has made quite a niche for herself playing the fiery heroine with just a little bit of crazy.  And Antonio Banderas was enjoyable as an international supervillain who is trying to take the entire system down.  Morgan Freeman was peak Morgan Freeman, as the amazing person that everyone looks up to.  And special shout out to Frank Grillo, who also is perfectly cast as a gruff agent who doesn't mind breaking the rules to get things done.  

The film is laugh out loud funny with some random acts and some very funny set pieces.  The movie takes place across Europe with exotic locales and some very beautiful scenes.  This kind of globe trotting film is a welcome break from a year when many people didn't leave their homes.  The movie's locations are bright and colorful, and even the night scenes are full of neon lights.  But what really makes this film special is the camaraderie between the main three stars.  Reynolds, Jackson, and Hayek really feed off of each other for some very funny dialogue and crazy situations.  It really just feels like their characters play off of one another and keep upping the silliness factor.  And the film helps and encourages this with some truly random situations that are just fun to see unfold.  And after the year we have had, this is such a wonderfully ridiculous film to get people back into theaters and smiling. 

Sure, the story might be far fetched but that's the point of the film. It is a 99 minute fever dream of over the top action, insane situations, and random and raunchy comedy.  Everything about this films is over the top in a good way, and it really makes for an enjoyable experience.  Oh, and what really makes this film pop at times is the amazing soundtrack.  As with everything about this movie, it is exaggerated but it definitely adds to the feeling of the film.  You'll have soulful songs, raging rock, and everything in between depending on the situation.  

Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard's wonderful cast, random and ridiculous comedy, and amazing soundtrack make for the kind of laugh-out-loud movie we need right now.

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Screening: Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard - See It Early And Free!

We have partnered with Lionsgate to offer you tickets to see the follow up to The Hitman's Bodyguard, Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard!  The screening takes place TOMORROW and is an IN PERSON SCREENING.  Please make sure you are comfortable with going to the theaters in person before securing tickets.   

HITMAN'S WIFE'S BODYGUARD

Thursday, June 3rd, 2021

7:00pm

AMC Tysons

Screening Link

As always, screenings are first-come, first-served so please arrive early to ensure you get a seat.

RELEASE DATE: June 16^th, 2021

RATING: Rated R for strong bloody violence throughout, pervasive language, and some sexual content

RUNTIME: 99 minutes

SYNOPSIS: The world’s most lethal odd couple – bodyguard Michael Bryce (Ryan Reynolds) and hitman Darius Kincaid (Samuel L. Jackson) – are back on another life-threatening mission. Still unlicensed and under scrutiny, Bryce is forced into action by Darius’s even more volatile wife, the infamous international con artist Sonia Kincaid (Salma Hayek). As Bryce is driven over the edge by his two most dangerous protectees, the trio get in over their heads in a global plot and soon find that they are all that stand between Europe and total chaos. Joining in the fun and deadly mayhem are Antonio Banderas as a vengeful and powerful madman and Morgan Freeman as… well, you’ll have to see.

CAST & FILMMAKERS:

Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson, Salma Hayek, Antonio Banderas, Frank Grillo, and Morgan Freeman

Directed by Patrick Hughes

Written by Tom O’Connor

Produced by Matthew O’Toole, Les Weldon, and Avi Lerner