“The Specialist” review: Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt shine at an explosive festival

Specialist This is a new movie David Leitch. Director of such beloved films as Deadpool 2, Fast and Furious: Hobbs and Shaw, Atomic or high-speed train, now returns to the world he knows best – the world of stuntmen. Before becoming a director, he starred in several films in this profession. Now he turns one of these invisible film workers into his main character. And he does it with his face Ryan Goslingadding to your side Emily Blunt.

Coincidences of fate, actors Barbie And Oppenheimeraccordingly, they will converge in a story full of action and adrenaline. Colt Seaversmain character Specialistis a stunt double for one of the most recognized actors in the world, Tom Ryder. But also, between filming and filming, he maintains a wonderful loving relationship with the cameraman. Jodi Morenowho dreams of becoming a director.

One day, foal He suffers an industrial accident that almost costs him his life, but after a while he returns to the ring in his directorial debut. Jody. However, their relationship cooled. And to top it all off, he has to find Volume, once again the missing lead actor. A secret mission that will plunge you, unwittingly, into a complicated story of mafia, murders, conspiracies and lawlessness.

A love letter to an action movie

After ten years of directing a variety of stories, Leitch he wanted to pamper himself Specialist. That’s why he returned to the field he knows best in the world – the field of double action. He knows better than anyone in the entire industry what it means to give it your all and risk everything, including your life, on every shot. For years he had lived among risqué scenes and now wanted to pay tribute to himself and his former colleagues.

He did it the way he knew best, expressing what he had learned so much: bangs and explosions everywhere. So much so that they even broke the Guinness World Record for the most revolutions in a car, reaching eight and a half. Like his previous films, Leitch He gave his best to frame one fight scene after another within the framework of the film’s plot. True, for the most part they are not as cruel and exaggerated as in high-speed train or Deadpool 2but it still has that special touch that has already become its signature.

Because the film is a non-stop frenzy as its protagonist goes back and forth, giving and receiving, dodging gunshots and katana strikes, while trying to reunite with the love of his life. Far from wanting to be innovative, Leitch managed to embrace the purest and most honest side of the genre, offering a blockbuster adventure in the best sense of the word and far from a franchise. Of course, he also created his new action-comedy universe. That’s when Specialistremake of the series Autumn guy from the 80s it works better. The intensity and seriousness sometimes work very well together, but sometimes they get tiresome before pulling the trigger again.

Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt give it their all

For such an accelerated and energetic proposal to be effective, it needed a player capable of handling the task. Great modern action films shine in large part because of their protagonists. Whether in John WickV Dead PoolV The task is impossibleV Equalizer or whatever name you come up with, there is a real artist behind it, giving his soul. And in Specialist, Gosling didn’t disappoint. From the first minutes of the film, he exudes charisma in abundance and commits himself to the role as never before.

Last year he made the world fall in love with his theatrical Ken. And now, again from that comic point of view with moments of parodic melodrama, he leaves behind a character you’d spend an afternoon watching through his various acrobatic stunts and adventures. However, it would be unfair to say that Specialist It is preserved only thanks to him, because Blunt He puts the same emphasis on his Jodie. Overall it’s a more static role, although when he has to act he has no problem getting dirty. And above all, we must highlight the fierce chemistry that exists between them. Every time they share a scene, the film gets better. Whether it’s a joke, a romantic conversation or a good reprimand. Leich hit the nail on the head with its main characters.

At the same time, it is necessary to mention secondary ones, especially Hannah Waddingham who is producing Jodi’s film and apparently had a great time filming. How did they do it Aaron Taylor-Johnson And Winston Duke. Target Specialist It was about giving the viewer a good time, and everyone does a lot to achieve that.

Stretch the gum

To find seams SpecialistIt must be said that twenty minutes or half an hour less footage would have been fantastic. The film begins like a shot, with a masterful first act that will hook anyone. But later, when Colt’s mission is completely completed, Leitch He focuses too much on the same thing over and over again. There are times when the story seems to go in circles without moving forward.

It’s not that he’s shipwrecked, because despite all the action and humor in the film, he’s more than capable of staying afloat. But it would be ideal if I wanted to say a little more to the point. Moreover, after this intermediate stage, the film offers a result that meets expectations. Action after action, the more hooligan, the better. Maybe it’s the only thing that does Specialist not the best movie Leitch. But if that’s not the case, then it’s certainly very close.

To sum it up, Specialist This is a real treat for action movie fans. A love letter to the genre, taking all its clichés, combining them with the director’s shameless humor and turning the result into wild entertainment. Ryan Golsing And Emily Blunt This is the couple of the year, fun-loving and completely dedicated to their craft. It won’t be perfect, but it’s a new breath of fresh air from one of the most talented directors of the last decade in this type of film.