The Fall Guy
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"The Fall Guy" is an action-comedy film directed by David Leitch, loosely based on the 1980s TV series of the same name. The movie follows Colt Seavers, a seasoned Hollywood stuntman, who, after a career-ending injury, finds himself embroiled in a real-life conspiracy when the star he doubles for, Tom Ryder, goes missing. Simultaneously, Colt attempts to rekindle his romance with his ex-girlfriend, Jody Moreno, who is making her directorial debut. The film is a homage to stunt performers, blending thrilling action sequences with humor and a central love story. Parents should be aware of its PG-13 rating due to frequent action violence, some suggestive content, drug references, and strong language.
Things to Consider
Violence
The film features frequent and intense action violence, typical of the action-comedy genre, including numerous fight scenes, vehicle chases, and explosions. While often presented with a 'tongue-in-cheek' tone to mitigate impact, some scenes depict injuries and implied deaths.
Colt Seavers experiences a significant fall resulting in a broken back at the film's outset, showing him bloodied and on a gurney. Later, Colt discovers a dead body in a bathtub full of ice, with blood visible on the side of the head. A character is tied up and beaten, with visible blood on their face and a deep gash on their nose. The film includes extensive fight choreography, car chases, a boat chase, and battles using fists, fake samurai swords, and prop bottles.
Profanity
The movie contains significant profanity, including strong curse words and instances of blasphemy. The language is frequent enough to be noted as 'gratuitous' by some reviewers.
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Additional Context
Best For Ages
The Fall Guy is recommended for ages 13 and up. The PG-13 rating is justified by frequent action violence, instances of strong language, and moderate drug content. Younger viewers may find some scenes intense or the mature themes challenging.
Good to Know
The film is an homage to stunt work, often showcasing the dangerous nature of the profession while maintaining an action-comedy tone. The extended cut, available on home media, adds 20 minutes of footage, primarily expanding on character interactions and action sequences without significantly altering the core content concerns of the theatrical release.
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