NOBODY 2
Starring: Bob Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen, Christopher Lloyd, John Ortiz, RZA, Colin Hanks, Daniel Bernhardt, Gage Munroe, Paisley Cadorath, Colin Salmon, and Sharon Stone
Director: Timo Tjahjanto
NICK
If you liked Nobody, I can’t see how you would dislike Nobody 2. Although it doesn’t reach the heights of John Wick — or even something more tonally similar like Fight or Flight — Nobody 2 is still an upgrade on the original. The action is on point, and Bob Odenkirk wonderfully infuses this action hero with his own comic sensibilities. Plus, the supporting cast, particularly the women (including a delightfully cartoony Sharon Stone), fill out the story around him well. Two films in, I can’t say I love the Nobody franchise, but I have no qualms in seeing Hutch (Odenkirk) back in action.
AMARÚ
You can’t help but want to root for Bob Odenkirk, and while Nobody was a surprise hit out of nowhere, Nobody 2 surprises you with how much you care for the Mansells (Odenkirk, et al) family drama. There’s a surprising heart, especially with Odenkirk and Connie Nielsen’s chemistry, that allows the camp and action to blend into the exact amount of fun and awesomeness you want in this sequel. Add in Colin Hanks and Sharon Stone understanding their silly assignments, and the perfect cherry on top that is RZA, and bong bong… you've got a helluva good time.
ROBERT
In 2021, Nobody was a decent hit with its theatrical run happening amidst the pandemic. It didn’t set itself up directly for a sequel, but considering Hutch (Bob Odenkirk) was back in the saddle as a government operative, it could still trade on its fun action for more films. Nobody 2 doesn’t do anything to expand the story, but it does involve the family more in the fight scenes, and it ups the body count with more creative kills. Sharon Stone is unhinged and it’s sick, but emotional pathos and writing take a backseat to a fun, albeit derivative, second ride with the Mansell family.
ADRIANO
Nobody is a film I love and consider to be a modern action gem, but I'm sad to say that Nobody 2 doesn't reach those heights. It's not awful, mind you. Bob Odenkirk is still a lot of fun, toeing the line between serious and silly wonderfully; however, the substance it tries to provide regarding burnout and generational trauma is lacking. The action hits at times, but director Timo Tjahjanto mostly traded the bone-crunching, closeup brutality for big explosions, which is just less effective. I'm certainly disappointed, but I'd be lying if I said I wouldn't watch another one of these.
