This film continues the story as another action comedy, and it’s fairly standard in its approach. The runtime is padded with familiar elements, repeated throughout in different forms. What was once clever dialogue has been substituted with coarse language; a compelling storyline is missing, replaced by tired tropes; and any feeling of anticipation is gone, swapped out for action set pieces (which rely on computer-…

It proved to be an enjoyable action-comedy, and I believe it might even be a little stronger than the initial installment, largely because Salma Hayek was excellent in her role. The back-and-forth between Reynolds and Jackson also felt less grating this time around. There were some good performances from the supporting actors too, including Antonio Banderas and Morgan Freeman. It earns **3.75/5**.

The movie’s name is certainly one of the most unfortunate sequel titles imaginable, but The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard was still something I wanted to see. The first film was a simple action-comedy with a collection of well-known actors, and it was destined for financial success. The idea of Ryan Reynolds (Pokémon Detective Pikachu) and Samuel L. Jackson (Spiral) trading jokes for ninety minutes or more? It’s no surpr…

It’s been a long time since I’ve enjoyed something quite so much. Whenever Ryan, Samuel, and Salma appear on screen, they elicit genuine laughter. The three of them are simply wonderful, and the performances from Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L Jackson, and Salma Hayek were really outstanding. The plot didn't quite reach the heights of the initial film, but it was incredibly humorous and packed with intense action. There …

After Michael Bryce (Ryan Reynolds) helped save the day and confronted his longtime rival Darius Kincaid (Samuel L. Jackson), he’s dealing with some fallout. "The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard" picks up shortly after the first movie, showing Michael in therapy because of a recurring, disturbing dream that came about after losing his AAA bodyguard license. His therapist is clearly ready to be finished with him and all …