Audiences are now just one month away from witnessingDavid Leitch’s latest action-packed flick,The Fall Guy, and first reactions are rolling in fromthe festivities at this year’s CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Nevada. The movie has been one of the most hotly anticipated titles of 2024, and it’s easy to understand why. Along withRyan GoslingandEmily Blunt, the feature is overflowing with notable names, while Leitch has promised that it will be his biggest project yet - kicking things into high gear and pushing the boundaries of his cast, crew, and stunt team. WithPerri Nemiroffas our boots on the ground during the film’s world premiere at SXSW (of which she gave a glowing review), we now have our first pieces of insight from others in the industry as well as Collider’sBritta DeVore, who was in attendance at the film’s CinemaCon screening.
According to DeVore, “The Fall Guywas a pulse-pounding thrill ride that you’ll want to catch on the biggest screen possible. For every explosive action sequence, there’s a laugh-out-loud moment, and not only do Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt take center stage with their electrifying romantic tension, but the supporting characters absolutely steal the show.Kicking off the season of summer blockbusters, this one will be tough to follow.”
While Collider’sSteve Weintraubhasn’t shared his full opinions on the film yet, he did share that he was on his third screening ofThe Fall Guy, which certainly speaks for itself.
What Are Critics Saying About ‘The Fall Guy’?
While CinemaCon isn’t the first time thatThe Fall Guyhas screened for critics this month, it is the first time that we’re getting to see a lot of reactions from moviegoers last night. Most seem to be in agreement that the film is a lot of fun, includingGermain Lussierwho echoed Weintraub’s sentiments about wanting to see the film more than once.
Hunter BoldingandDoug Jamiesonboth praised Gosling and Blunt’s “immaculate” and “electric” chemistry. That chemistry appears to be a vital aspect ofThe Fall Guy, consideringDaniel Howatcalled the film an “action rom-com” which is certainly a selling point to audiences that are starved for more rom-coms.
What Is ‘The Fall Guy’ About?
Stealing its premise and title from theLee Majors-led 1980s TV series of the same name,The Fall Guytells the story of awashed-up stuntman named Colt Seavers(Gosling) who finds himselfback in biz on the set of a major film. But this isn’t just any gig, as Colt will be working alongside his ex-girlfriend, Jody Moreno (Blunt) - the film’s director. When things go horribly awry after the leading man seemingly vanishes into thin air, Colt risks life and limb to find the star and bring him back to set in hopes of saving the movie andreigniting the spark with his ex.
Along with Gosling and Blunt,The Fall Guybrings in a slew of other gargantuanly talented names includingWinston Duke(Us),Hannah Waddingham(Ted Lasso),Stephanie Hsu(Everything Everywhere All at Once),Aaron Taylor-Johnson(Kraven the Hunter), andTeresa Palmer(A Discovery of Witches).
Learn everything there is to know aboutLeitch’s ode to stunt performershere in our guideand check out the trailer below.The Fall Guycrashes into cinemas on May 3.
The Fall Guy
Colt Seavers is a stuntman who left the business a year earlier to focus on both his physical and mental health. He’s drafted back into service when the star of a mega-budget studio movie, which is being directed by his ex, goes missing.
