Nobody 2- REVIEW

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2021 saw one of my personal highlights as a movie enthusiast: Bob Odenkirk’s remarkable metamorphosis into an action hero with the debut of ‘Nobody’. In this film, he portrayed Hutch, a retired lethal weapons government agent residing in suburbia. Despite its modest $16m budget, ‘Nobody’ raked in a whopping $57m at the box office, thanks to positive buzz among audiences. This success naturally led to a sequel, with Hutch taking down an entire gang of ruthless Russian criminals and torching their ill-gotten cash.

Now, ‘Nobody 2‘ finds Hutch in deep financial trouble due to a debt he owes the mob. To clear this Ā£30m liability, he’s been forced into carrying out assassinations until his debt is repaid.

However, after retirement, his family life seems to be suffering, so he plans a family bonding trip to a summer water park resort. Interestingly, Christopher Lloyd, the grumpy yet lovable character, decides to join them as well. Unfortunately, wherever John Hutch (the main character) goes, trouble seems to follow. This time, they encounter a corrupt sheriff (Colin Hanks), who is under the influence of a vindictive local crime boss, Lendina (introduced in a shocking roulette scene by co-writer Derek Kolstad, reminiscent of the intensity found in Scorsese’s ‘Casino’). After their paths cross, revenge becomes the theme, and the violence ensues as one would expect from director Timo Tjahjanto, known for his gruesome work in horror. An altercation at an amusement arcade sets off another round of chaos.

Similar to the original movie, Hutch faces overwhelming challenges as he’s assaulted by wave after wave of armed or fierce enemies in sequences set within an arcade, a boat (a tribute to the bus scene from the first film), and a thrilling finale at the fairground with rides cruelly enhanced. However, this sequel lacks the enchantment, plot development, and iconic action scenes that made the original stand out. Instead, it becomes overly repetitive and formulaic, with the recurring motif of reworking popular songs feeling unremarkable and quickly forgotten.

Sharon Stone, consistently impressive, plays Lendina in this movie who, like the initial villain, seems limited and doesn’t get enough screen time. However, she remains captivating at 67 years old, despite being harshly lit. Connie Nielsen effectively takes on a larger role, while Bob Odenkirk offers an endearing weariness as he’s drawn back into the chaos. Despite its short runtime of 92 minutes, Nobody 2 serves as an enjoyable conclusion to the summer blockbuster season.

Hereā€™s the Nobody 2 trailerā€¦ā€¦

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2025-08-14 16:23