“Nobody” is a movie that went relatively unnoticed. It’s a pity, because in comparison all Shang Chi’s, Red Notes and other crap can hide. It is not a high-flying production, it does not carry any big message. However, it is so entertaining, interesting and fun that it is enough to feel satisfaction with your time spent with it. “Nobody” is a love child of two very interesting artists. Writer Derek Kolstad – who is responsible for John Wick. And director Ilya Naishuller responsible for Hardcore Henry. In other words, if someone can make a good action movie – it’s for sure these two gentlemen.
Hutch’s starring role is played by Bob Odenkirk (famous Saul, from Breaking Bad), who fits wonderfully well as the retired Liquidator. What exactly is the Liquidator exactly – we don’t really know. Someone who worked for the government as commissioned killer – that’s what we know, and that’s basically enough. Hutch is at daddy age, has a wife and two kids, a house in the suburbs, and a terribly boring job. Right here, the script breaks with the long-petrified archetype of a “hired, good-hearted murderer” such as John Wick. The archetypal hero usually tries to leave his profession. Or, after departing from the criminal witness, he gets pulled back against his will.
Hutch’s liquidator, however, breaks the mold. Despite having a family, home and responsibilities, typical suburban life turns out to be boring and depressing. Frustration and monotony grows in him day by day until his house is robbed. No one gets hurt and financial losses are minimal, but this minor event brings Hutch back to the life he really missed.
Bob Odenkirk is great in this role. His physiognomy is associated with a man in his 50s, from the suburbs who is dissatisfied with his life and therefore when his identity is revealed to viewers the situation is credible. Additionally, Odenkirk plays the action scenes really well and gives the impression that he is having a good time in his role. The other actors also fulfill their roles very well. And seeing Christopher Lloyd on the screen, at this age – with shotguns on his shoulder – its simply a gem.
Aside from the simple premise on which the movie is built, Nobody is a surprisingly fun pastime that doesn’t require your brain to be turned off (as with recent Marvel productions). The sequences of the fight scenes are really brutal and perfectly planned and implemented down to the smallest detail. The humor is light, not exaggerated and always hits. “Nobody” gets a solid 8/10 from us and is definitely recommendable.
