The Fall Guy - Budget of $125 million - 2 hours and 6 minutes
Everything you want is on the other side of fear
Colt Seavers is Tom Ryders's #1 stunt double. Colt happily lives in the background while risking life and limb on set. He is dating camera operator Jody Moreno. She wants to direct in the future, and Colt knows she will do it. Gail, Tom's producer, pulls Colt aside because Tom wants Colt to reshoot the fall. Colt knows Tom thinks Colt's face is showing too much. So, Tom wants him to do the scene again backward. Colt talks to Jody on the walkie-talkie while he goes to the top floor. Colt jumps but doesn't get back up. He hit the floor and broke his back.
Eighteen months later, Colt is a valet at a restaurant. Jody attempted to remain in the relationship, but Colt pushed her away. Colt gets a call from Gail because they are filming Metal Storm in Sydney. It's Jody's first movie, and she requested Colt be Tom's stunt double. Colt says yes after running into an old cast mate, who called Colt 'The Fall Guy.'
Colt arrives and meets with his friend Danny, the stunt coordinator. Danny informs Colt that his next stunt is a car roll. Colt inquires about Jody, but no one gives him an update. Colt performs a record-breaking roll but hits Jody's camera. He cooly walks her way, and Jody is dumbfounded. Then, she asks why Colt is on the set. Gail lied, but it's too late to change. After setting Colt on fire several times, Jody gets Colt to admit his mistakes, but they decide to keep it professional.
Colt walks to Gail's trailer for an explanation. Gail confesses she hired Colt because Tom is missing. She wants Colt to go to Tom's loft, find Tom, and return Tom to set. If Tom isn't back in 48 hours, the studio will stop the film, and Jody will lose her first directing job. Gail gives Colt the security code for Tom's loft, and Colt gets in a car. Colt wants to save Jody's movie and their relationship. Can he do it without dying?
Based loosely on The Fall Guy TV series, this movie is a victim of poorly executed trailers (FTC Affiliate Disclaimer). It's not a love story with cheesy lines and a few cute action scenes. It's an action-packed mystery with an epic love story. The film pays homage to the stunt people who stay in the background while the actor gets the glory. The director decided to show the magic behind the scenes. Novice movie-goers will see how stunt coordinators set up larger-than-life stunts with cables, fire, and VFX. Also, the director explained the nuance of a cut scene while having the actors perform it and mirror the other's movements. It's a brilliant setup and well-executed. Forget the ads and watch this highly entertaining movie with action, mystery, fun, and love.
I give it 4 out of 5 stars
You changed - Tom
She's been the sexy bacon all along - Gail
Yeah, it was a sushi tray - Jody
Make sure it's an aisle seat - Colt
Feel free to call me boss - Danny
