Nobody (2021) was unexpectedly successful in a number of ways.  First of all, despite being released during the COVID-19 pandemic, it was able to compete at the movie office.  Second, six years after the release of his debut movie, Hardcore Henry (2015), it provided filmmaker Ilya Naishuller with some newfound influence in the business.  Most importantly, it showcased yet another aspect of Bob Odenkirk (Mr. Show, Better Call Saul), demonstrating that the actor could handle the lead in a gritty action film. 

Action fans have come to love Timo Tjahjanto's films for their acceptance of creative, uncontrolled destruction.  Nobody 2 is packed with action that starring Bob Odenkirk, who has been exercising physically since the first film, is more than capable of providing thanks to the Indonesian director's own brand of colorful violence.  Working with scriptwriter Aaron Rabin, Derek Kolstad extends the major characters and keeps the two films incredibly consistent.  But because everything happens so fast, the majority of this sequel feels like an afterthought.

Nobody 2 has a really interesting start, even though it soon turns into an orgy of shattered bones and flaming explosions.  Working with The Barber (Colin Salmon), a handler who sends him on deadly assassination missions, has helped Hutch find his mojo after the events of the first movie. He was previously locked in a boring desk job.  Sadly, this throws off Hutch's work-life balance, as the husband and father consistently lose out on spending time with his daughter, Sammy (Paisley Cadorath), son Brady (Gage Munroe), and wife Becca (Connie Nielsen).

In order to take his family to Plummerville, a small tourist town he visited as a child with his father, David (Christopher Lloyd), and brother, Harry (RZA), Hutch comes up with a Clark Griswold-style plan.

There aren't many better justifications for gory battle scenes than Nobody 2.  Unfortunately, after the violence starts, it basically skips over the turmoil between Hutch and his family.  The first Nobody has some depth because of some strong thematic and subtextual content. Though they are frequently ignored in favor of bigger explosions, Nobody 2 doesn't necessarily attempt to drop the Mansell family's disputes.  It's a shame, considering how hard Bob Odenkirk works on this follow-up and how beautifully he and Connie Nielsen complement one another.  Here, they have a lot more screen time together, but it's typically during a longer action sequence. 

Fortunately, Nobody 2 is not entirely dependent on its antagonists.  The action is the main attraction, and the film excels in that regard. The fact that Nobody 2 does not conclude with everyone covered in gallons of blood may surprise fans of Timo Tjahjanto's action movies. Tjahjanto, Odenkirk, and the stunt crew have prudently chosen effect over blood.  From a touristy duck boat on a lake to a little elevator in an office building, each set piece has its own unique, adaptable setting.  These lively, sun-drenched locations are skillfully used by Tjahjanto and crew, who have Hutch use the seemingly unusual items and buildings nearby to his gruesome advantage. 

Timo Tjahjanto recognizes the value of escalation and lets the action build rather than peak too soon, even though Nobody 2 is crazy from the beginning.  Along the way, he subtly and successfully incorporates a few outrageous jokes into each battle sequence, much like a cook employs spices.  This also applies to the characters because this isn't just the Bob Odenkirk show; with every battle, the cast of heroes and enemies changes.  You will probably have a big smile on your face by the time the last set piece, which is situated in a water park, makes use of the different rides and attractions in a manner that is reminiscent of both Zombieland and Beverly Hills Cop III (a compliment). 

Even though Nobody 2 is short, it still has importance.  Similar to how the action scenes make use of their surroundings, Plummerville's vibrant settings reveal something about the people who live there and the film's themes.  For example, Hutch himself uses the town's water amusement park as a funhouse mirror.  Like Hutch, it doesn't appear particularly stunning at first view despite being marketed as "the oldest water park" in America.  Although there is still a lot of life in it, there are some sinister, perilous mysteries hidden beneath the surface. 

Overall, Nothing 2 is an action film in which the tale itself—this time not just Hutch's—is the primary event rather than the action.  The fact that Nobody 2 is, ironically, one of the few action movies that is suitable for the whole family may be its most distinctive feature. 

Ratings: ⭐⭐⭐





 

 

 
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SIBY JEYYA

16/08/2025 10:45 AM