Ryan Reynolds has developed a reputation for being anactor who plays the same character in every film. Making a niche for himself in the slapstick action comedy genre, Reynolds always plays the same smooth-talking and relentlessly profane character whose fighting style is just as funny as it is ridiculous, if not entirely forgettable.
Reynolds’s mostbeloved character is impossible to stand being around, as Deadpool may be tongue-in-cheek funny, but he is obnoxious and dangerous, and spends most of his time doing questionable things. However,Reynolds' comic timing and screen presence as Deadpooldeservedly make him a fan-favorite character. He is an iconic mercenary who is a welcome break from the typical superhero.
While Deadpool earns his status as an iconic character that fans love and critics appreciate, not all of Reynolds' roles get the same treatment. Reynolds' work is frequently critically panned for being silly and lacking substance. Many ofRyan Reynolds' movieshave become hits with audiences, though, despite critics negatively rating them and dismissing them.
The Hitman’s Bodyguard And Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard Are Trending On Netflix
They Are In The Platform’s Top 10
BothThe Hitman’s Bodyguard(2017) andHitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard(2021) were written off by critics when they were first released. The films were dismissed for being similar to the same Ryan Reynolds movie formula that he has been using for years. However, both films were recently trending in the top 10 on Netflix for a week (viaFlixPatrol).
WhileHitman’s Wife’s Bodyguardflopped at the box office,The Hitman’s Bodyguardmade an impressive amount of profits.
A hitman, Darius Kincaid, played by Samuel L. Jackson, is a high-profile witness for a trial being held by the International Court of Justice. To keep him safe from those he intends to testify against, a bodyguard, Michael Bryce, played by Ryan Reynolds, is employed by the hitman.Their dynamic threatens to derail the trialinThe Hitman’s Bodyguard.
The sequel,Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard, also follows Salma Hayek’s Sonia Kincaid, an international con artist, and Darius' wife, who joins Darius and Michael as the latter is given the job of protecting the couple. The three of them have a chaotic dynamic, but they have to put their differences aside to foil a plot they accidentally uncover.
What This Means For The Hitman’s Bodyguard and Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard
Both Movies Have Found An Audience
Thebox office numbers of Ryan Reynolds' recent moviesconfirm a surprising truth about the star who rose to prominence in the 2000s. He has become a streaming star of late, with his films that initially underperformed in theaters finding an audience on streaming platforms. The news ofTheHitman’s Bodyguardand its sequel trending on Netflix further proves this.
The differences in the media contributed to the recent streaming success ofThe Hitman’s BodyguardandHitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard, but it is also true that critical responses aren’t always reflected in box office numbers or audience reactions. While critics' opinions are valuable,they’re not the only opinions that matter, and films written off by critics also deserve to be seen.
The Hitman’s Bodyguard
Cast
Staring Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson, The Hitman’s Bodyguard follows Michael Bryce, a professional bodyguard who is assigned to protect notorious hitman Darius Kincaid to allow Kincaid to testify against ruthless dictator Vladislav Dukhovich in his trial at the International Criminal Court. Gary Oldman also stars as Dukhovich, with Salma Hayek part of the cast as Darius’s wife, Sonia.
Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard
A sequel to The Hitman’s Bodyguard, Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard sees Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson, and Salma Hayek reprising their roles from the first film. Reynolds stars as Michael Bryce, a temporarily unlicensed bodyguard who is contacted by Sonia Kincaid, the wife of Bryce’s previous charge Darius Kincaid. At Sonia’s request, Bryce becomes involved in rescuing a kidnapped Darius before all three of them must work to stop a terrorist from launching a massive attack on Europe. Frank Grillo, Antonio Banderas, and Morgan Freeman join the cast in new roles for the sequel.
