Fans of Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson, make una happy because two action-comedy films don land for Netflix today, August 1. Both movies na part of one franchise wey don bring back one of Hollywood most popular action-comedy duo.
Di first movie na The Hitman’s Bodyguard. Na about elite bodyguard Michael Bryce, wey Ryan Reynolds play. E get task to protect hitman Darius Kincaid, wey Samuel L. Jackson play, as e dey travel to testify for International Criminal Court. For di sequel, The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard, Bryce entangle for another dangerous mission wey Sonia Kincaid, di outspoken wife of Darius, wey Salma Hayek play, bring am.
Patrick Hughes direct both films. Di franchise also feature actors like Gary Oldman, Richard E. Grant, Elodie Yung, Antonio Banderas, and Morgan Freeman. Di film blend action, comedy, and fast-paced missions, with chemistry between di lead cast wey dey drive am.
For di sequel, dem give Salma Hayek much bigger role. Dis turn di franchise into trio-led adventure with massive action scenes and higher stakes. Di first film make success with reported $30 million budget, and e earn over $183 million worldwide. But di sequel fall short, e gross nearly $67 million across di globe.
Although both films receive mixed reviews from critics, dem perform well with audiences. For Rotten Tomatoes, di first movie hold 44% critic score and 67% audience score. Di sequel get 25% critic score but 79% audience score. Di franchise deliver car chases, shootouts, and over-the-top fight scenes with plenty jokes.
For viewers wey dey look for lighthearted action and strong performances instead of serious spy thriller, both films make entertaining weekend viewing.
