Nobody is an action/thriller, a riff on the Taken formula, bland suburban dad(with a big secret) Hutch(Bob Odenkirk) is ground down by his monotonous daily routine. After a home invasion where he prioritized the safety of the inept intruders the loss of his daughter's kitty cat bracelet sets him off to return to a life he had left behind.
Odenkirk makes for a compelling old-man-action-star and brings in a dash of humor and emotion to give the inevitable violence a bit more depth. The support cast boasts some real heavies including extended cameos from Michael Ironside as Hutch's father-in-law, Christopher Llyod as his father, Connie Nielsen as Hutch's wife(somewhat underutilized), RZA in a mostly vocal performance, and a host of bizarre Russian gangsters. It's fun, it's effective, the pacing is spot on, and although there isn't a ton of character development there is some, Hutch does have an arc and although it's not the focus it gives the action more punch.
Excellent fight choreography, a thrumming and eclectic score, and sharp editing give the film some real movement and fluidity. It's not particularly unique, a riff on what has become a pretty constant theme over the past decade thanks to Liam Neeson, but it works and it's entertaining.
A solid action flick sure to scratch the John Wick itch in this current genre draught, if not terribly original.
Currently available to rent on most VOD platforms.
Rent It.
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