The world’s most lethal odd couple – bodyguard Michael Bryce and hitman Darius Kincaid – 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. 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.

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Film Cast:

• Michael Bryce: Ryan Reynolds
• Darius Kincaid: Samuel L. Jackson
• Sonia Kincaid: Salma Hayek
• Aristotle Papdopolous: Antonio Banderas
• Senior: Morgan Freeman
• Bobby O’Neill: Frank Grillo
• Crowley: Caroline Goodall
• Therapist: Rebecca Front
• Veronika: Gabriella Wright
• Ailso: Alice McMillan
• Zento: Kristofer Kamiyasu
• Magnusson: Tom Hopper
• Gunther: Blake Ritson
• Seifert: Richard E. Grant
• Awards Presenter: Stewart Alexander
• Kurosawa: Tsuwayuki Saotome
• ICC Court Clerk: Noortje Herlaar
• Livitin: Mikhail Gorevoy
• ICC Lead Judge: Georgie Glen
• Moreno: Barry Atsma
• Renata Casoria: Tine Joustra
• Vladislav Dukhovic (archive footage): Gary Oldman
• Reporter #4: Mariana Vekilska
• Walter Fiscer: Brian Caspe
• Fiscer Security: Danko Jordanov
• Lawyer: Simón Andreu
• Security Guard: Sergio Torrico
• Weapon Dealer: Ahmet Mehmet
• Reporter #2: Roy Hill
• Reporter #1: Sabrina Hill
• Interpol Agent (Detainment): Didi Anderson
• Interpol Agent #2: Ivan Đuričić
• Carlo: Miltos Yerolemou
• Torturer: Genko Ivanov
• String Quartet: Nikola Ceran
• String Quartet: Tin Matijević
• String Quartet: Martina Drakulić
• String Quartet: Petra Kušan
• Bouncer: Patrick Hughes
• Italian Agent #3: Vasil Yordanov
• Vladimir: Dragan Mićanović
• French Girlfriend: Genevieve Barker
• Russian Mobster: Adrian Fekete
• Italian Agent #1: Cesare Taurasi
• Italian Agent #2: James McFay
• Russian Gangster: Tomi May
• Interpol Agent (Club): Mislav Čavajda
• Male Reporter: Jonas Talkington
• Female Reporter (voice): Mariana Hill
• Elena: Anna Maria Everett
• Giuseppe: Michael Aston
• Young Bryce: Ivor Bagarič
• Bryce’s Mother: Csilla Barath Bastaić
• Heavyset Man: Russell De Rozario
• Guard: Amar Bukvić
• Bartender: Enzo Squillino Jr.
• Johan: Jonny James
• Gary: Venice Smith
• Yacht Guard: Giulio Berruti
• Italian Worker: Antonio Scarpa
• Dignitary: Rodolfo Corsato

Film Crew:

• Co-Executive Producer: Samuel Hadida
• Executive Producer: Zygi Kamasa
• Executive Producer: Peter Possne
• Executive Producer: Boaz Davidson
• Producer: Les Weldon
• Executive Producer: Avi Lerner
• Editor: Michael J. Duthie
• Co-Executive Producer: Victor Hadida
• Costume Design: Stephanie Collie
• Executive Producer: Trevor Short
• Director of Photography: Terry Stacey
• Casting: Elaine Grainger
• Original Music Composer: Atli Örvarsson
• Production Design: Russell De Rozario
• Executive Producer: Lati Grobman
• Executive Producer: Heidi Jo Markel
• Executive Producer: Mark Gill
• Producer: Matt O’Toole
• Executive Producer: Christa Campbell
• Director: Patrick Hughes
• Editor: Jack Hutchings
• Co-Producer: Sean Wheelan
• Executive Producer: Jeffrey Greenstein
• Executive Producer: Jonathan Yunger
• Producer: Yariv Lerner
• Co-Executive Producer: Lonnie Ramati
• Story: Tom O’Connor
• Executive Producer: Matthew Milam
• Set Decoration: Kimberley McBeath
• Unit Manager: Steve Cole
• Co-Producer: Anthony Muir
• Associate Producer: Thomas Giovine
• Art Direction: Jack Berk
• Makeup Artist: Matea Katunar
• Visual Effects Producer: Alfonso Casado Diez
• Music Supervisor: Ryan Svendsen
• Screenplay: Phillip Murphy
• Screenplay: Brandon Murphy

Movie Reviews:

• garethmb: When audiences last saw Bodyguard Michael Bryce (Ryan Reynolds); he was dealing with the aftermath of helping save the day and his long-time nemesis Darius Kincaid (Samuel L. Jackson). Taking place shortly after the events of the first film; “The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard” finds Michael trying therapy after he has a reoccurring and disturbing dream following the loss of his AAA Bodyguard license.

  His Therapist is eager to be rid of him and his multiple neuroses and suggests that he give up guns and the life he knew and find himself and his future self while relaxing in Italy.

  Michael accepts this and becomes at peace and is so clueless that while lounging with his noise-canceling headphones by the pool; he is oblivious to a brutal and protracted gunfight around him.

  In no time; Sonia Kincaid (Selma Hayek); whisks Michael away and fills his ears with a string of highly unfiltered comments and rants. It seems that Darius has been kidnapped and asked her to get Michael to help him out. Michael is unwilling to use guns and finds the to say unstable would be kind; Sonia to be way too unhinged for his new lease on life and that Kincaid wanted “Anyone but Michael” when he asked his wife to get help.

  The trio is forced to work with one another by Interpol as it seems there is a plot underway to destroy the European Union and Michael, Sonia, and Darius have no choice but to do the bidding of the Government or face charges.

  The fact that Sonia is desperate for a baby and a Honeymoon only complicates matters further as they recklessly head to their assigned mission and find that a very wealthy individual has nefarious plans and has hired elite professionals to ensure all opposition to his plans are removed.

  What follows is a madcap, violent, and dysfunctional romp as the trio battle the bad guys, the law, their own abundant issues, and each other to try to save the day and clear their slate with the authorities.

  While the film is not going to win many points for an original, complex, or overly complex plot; the setup and narrative serve to give the film a showcase for its strengths which are the three leads. Reynolds and Jackson work very well with one another and Hayek often steals her scenes with her compassionate yet teetering on the unhinged portrayal of Sonia.

  The jokes fly as frequently as the blood and the bullets and there is some great scenery as well which frames the action and story perfectly. There are also some appearances by some very good actors in significant supporting roles which I will not spoil but suffice it to say they really support the main cast well.

  I summarized my reaction to the local Publicist as follows…” Not much plot, cartoony bad guys; but the great cast, action, and humor”. While the film will not set a new standard in the Action Comedy category, it is still an enjoyable enough romp despite the flaws and it would be great to see the trio back for another madcap adventure down the line.

  3.5 stars out of 5

• Mahnoor Khan: I can’t remember the last time I laughed so hard. Every time Ryan, Samuel, and Salma open their mouth it becomes a big laugh moment. The trio is just perfect and the performance of Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L Jackson, and Salma Hayek was so so so good.

  The story wasn’t great as the first movie but it was hell funny and full of bloody action sequences. There was some crazy car chasing scenes and big explosions. The VFX and the Cinematography were excellent.

  I like the addition of Morgan Freeman, Frank Grillo, my favorite, and Antonio Banderas. They all added more fun to this movie. I don’t understand the hate for this movie. It was an interesting and entertaining movie from start to end. It’s full of continuous action and jokes. I just loved it.

• MSB: Despite holding one of the worst sequel titles ever created, The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard was always going to be a film I’d be interested in watching. The original flick was a straightforward, dumb action-comedy movie with a bunch of Hollywood stars attached to the project, which was always going to be financially successful. Fan-favorite comedic actors like Ryan Reynolds (Pokémon Detective Pikachu) and Samuel L. Jackson (Spiral) bantering for over an hour-and-a-half? Of course, viewers will run to the theaters…

  This sequel follows pretty much the same formulas of its predecessor. Every remotely emotional moment or storyline is replaced by a random joke or nonsensical action sequence. A vast majority of the dialogues feel like stand-up comedy or improv from the actors. Even the villain portrayed by Antonio Banderas (Dolittle) checks all the caricatural boxes of the “bad guy”. From the writing to Patrick Hughes’ (The Hitman’s Bodyguard) direction, it all feels too familiar and unexciting.

  The bloated runtime, the overwhelming amount of jokes, and some rough language might be a tad too much for some audience members, but the phenomenal chemistry between every cast element is enough to compensate for an otherwise forgettable flick. Hopefully, a more than certain third film won’t add more apostrophes to its title…

  Rating: C

• JPV852: Fun enough action-comedy, probably a tad better (from what I can remember) than the first one, mainly due to the inclusion of Salma Hayek who was great and the sparring between Reynolds and Jackson wasn’t as annoying compared to the last go around. Solid supporting cast with Antonio Banderas and Morgan Freeman as well. **3.75/5**
• jw: As a sequel of an action comedy, this is a _predictable_ action comedy. It fills two hours with all the expected elements, in multiple instances and variations.
  Wit replaced by “strong language”, plot replaced by clichés, suspense replaced by action sequences (with CGI to reduce costs and make things safer). A couple of nods to completely different franchises, solid pacing; no arc of suspense despite an continent is to be eradicated. The story lacks any sense, the characters any depth – but it has lots and lots of humour.

  Pity it’s not my type of humour; but hey, other people will be shaking with laughter and will be highly entertained.

  Watch at your own risk and discretion: check any two minutes at random, decide – the entire movie is like that sample.