Following the events of "The Hitman's Bodyguard," Michael Bryce (Ryan Reynolds) seeks psychiatric treatment for the trauma inflicted by his frenemy, Darius Kincaid (Samuel L. Jackson). His psychiatrist advises him to take a vacation, only for him to cross paths with Darius's wife, Sonia Kincaid (Salma Hayek).
Sonia informs him that Darius has been kidnapped, and he asks specifically for Michael Bryce to save him.
Meanwhile, Interpol agent Bobby O'Neill (Frank Grillo) is on the hunt for a terrorist group led by the Greek business tycoon, Aristotle Papadopoulos (Antonio Banderas). They want to blow up the European power grid and infrastructure because the European Union wants to put more sanctions on Greece.
After rescuing Darius, the three of them become involved in O'Neill's grand scheme. Inadvertently entrusting the fate of the world to two insane hitmen and a sabbatical bodyguard.
Nowadays, Hollywood is dominated by two types of action films: superhero movies and sequels. Both usually have a modest budget and a-list leads, but the latter often comes out as uninspiring, cheap, and unnecessary. Such as the case with "The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard," which is just a "sequel" and nothing else. It offers no compelling moral dilemmas or groundbreaking commentaries on pressing issues. It’s neither expansive nor subversive either. In essence, it has no purpose.
But since "The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard" is shallow in all senses, it’s an easy choice for a lazy Saturday evening watch. It’s the type of movie to watch with friends around. The combination of Reynolds and Jackson is a match made in heaven as the two can really deliver witty one-liners in effortless fashion. Sometimes, it feels like they’re not even acting at all. However, despite their comedic brilliance, this film belongs to Salma Hayek. If there’s only one reason to watch this film, it’s definitely Salma. Of the three leads, she is the only one who embraces her role, giving this very aggressive, stereotypical hitman a gentle and motherly side.
There’s not much to say about this Patrick Hughes flick. From the very start, the expectation for "The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard" is low, and it sure meets that expectation. But surprisingly, it’s not a disappointing movie. It has good jokes and nice action sequences. It’s a mindless, crazy, and fun movie that doesn't really care about story, character or anything else other than milking some money.
1.5/5
