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Hollywood like "No! What are you doing?She's supposed to be a poc who belittles him for lying and takes part in the action turning out to be an even better secret assassin and saves the day. Also they're divorced too, heterosexual marriage can't be glorified anymore."
@Turbo Teddy this is juvenile as hell but remember when Fat Bastard first shows up in Dr. Evil's lair? *DOOF! DOOF!* "first thing's first. Where's yer' shitter? I got a turtle head pokin' out!" Like that.
My favorite part about Nobody is the use of visual humor over quips and one liners. The bus fight is simultaneously brutal and hilarious at the same time
When she helped him glue up his stab wound, it was clear that Hutch’s wife knew his full background. That was reinforced at the end when she also wanted a house with a basement.
Not necessarily. I think she didn't know his FULL background, just that he probably worked for a special sector or as a special agent. I don't even think anyone is allowed to know that, family or not - and seeing how he cared for his family, I don't think he would risk it by giving it away. After all the government doesn't erase your entire history just so you can tell it others... And the basement part: I'm pretty sure it's a NEW house, not the old one in the past. She agreed to a basement willingly, knowing that a basement saved her family from attackers the last time. That's a sign that she understands what happened and that she wants to take a part when shit goes down by keeping them save while her husband doesn't have to worry about them.
When watching the credits you see a scene where the 2 that helped massacre the idiots in the machine shop have filled an RV with weapons to haul them to the new house. Christopher Lloyd looked right at home with the shotguns.
@@BigHalfSteps As far as her side of the family is concern, he was an auditor in the military. They just have no idea to what extend the kind if 'auditing' he was doing. She may have some more idea, but not the full scope.
Interesting thought though..... A wife who know's shit is about to hit the fan when hubby tells her to go some place safe, and DOES it, she got brains, she got guts, to deal with whats going on, and, she's...... Connie Nielsen.... Who wouldn't be that man?? lol...
Have you been around a child that's lost their favorite toy, blanket or trinket? Yeah it's pretty much worth go'n John Wick on some folks to restore order.
LOL I love that these movies just keep lowering the stakes. As if anyone really needs a reason to kick the everloving out of criminal scumbags. I honestly admire that the catalyst for these heroic rampages are becoming more and more down to earth (in a refreshing inverse to disney upping the stakes to encompass all of reality like they've got something to prove) Sometimes, it's the simplest things that are worth fighting for.
To me the biggest difference between the two main heroes (that is, Nobody vs John Wick), is that you get a sense that John Wick was someone who just wants to be left alone, whereas Hutch, the main character in Nobody, has seemingly been waiting about 20 years for someone to FINALLY give him a reason to initiate brutal violence again. I also think that hiring the Director of Hardcore Henry really helps too, as both movies are very creative with the way they execute gunplay and ass-beatings.
@@facelessandnameless His dad too. The way Christopher Lloyd went from sleepy old man to grabbing shotguns with a gleam in his eye and a spring in his step is great. What an actor.
@@Camoedine People complained Odenkirk didn't fit the role, but they missed the reason why he was perfect for the role. His look was perfect and the analogy to go along with this is "don't wake a sleeping lion".
Yep, this is John Wick without the crazy mythology. And this movie shows how you can still make great movies and not be "original" so long as it is executed well. Yes, the plot is kind of contrived, but Odenkirk just carries the movie.
Odenkirk carries the story, but the action-directing, pacing and general way it's shot makes it into a good movie on its own. The magic of this movie is that - yes the story has been done for many times before, and it has played out in a similar way as well, but you could still enjoy the movie even when you knew what's going to happen, because it's just shot in a way that you'd like to see how it's handled/done. The soundtrack was also really solid together with the action.
According to Bob Odenkirk on his Howard Stern interview, he wrote this movie himself after his own home was burgled. It got him thinking about his family’s safety and started him down the road to develop this film. He also trained for months to be physically fit enough to perform this role. We all identify with him in this film, because in our fantasies, we all think we would be this guy! Peter Griffin meets Rambo!
Trained for months to be physically fit for this movie - then goes and has a heart attack filming Better Call Saul. Man that training can really have the opposite effect to fitness sometimes.
Great point, I was thinking the same thing. When I had my car broken into some bum threw a cinderblock through my side window. I wasn't so mad about my watch and sunglasses being stolen as I was that the bastard got glass all over my kids car seats. That PISSED me off soooooo much more that what was stolen. I had to pick out glass shards for days afterwards. So I can kind of relate to the daughter's bracelet thing driving the "Nobody hero nuts". I still hope charma and bad luck find that person.
@@bartsullivan4866 Yeah, it takes a selfish, thoughtless, total asshole to do hundreds of dollars of damage to someone else's property for little gain. Who do they think they are?
The man has good taste! He's a legend of film, pop culture, meme culture, and a Raimi alumni. Who will remember the names of the other spidermen in years to come? He's the Christopher Reeve of Spiderman.
@@pauldiezel4584 Ive forgotten on several occasions that Andrew Garfield was spiderman, and I dont like Tom Holland as spiderman at all. He is a turd, that doesnt respect his fans.
watched the movie after 1 min of this video and im coming back to say this movie has been such a breath of fresh air. there was no underlying tone of "modern audiences". it just felt like a classic movie that you watch and think about in a completely seperate bubble. fucking hell odenkirk is an amazing actor holy shit.
I did the same - watched the beginning of the review, then the movie, and then finished the review. The movie was great! Oh, and it worked just perfectly with pizza and beer...!
The high rating is a big bacon cheeseburger with two full beers. Lower ratings are half a burger with one beer. The Lowest rating is a salad with a water next to it xD just completely unfulfilling
the analogy of Nobody being a burger with a cold beer of a movie is just so spot on. Bob Odenkirk was perfectly cast for this role. Hope to see more of him in the action genre.
No, no, we can't have that we need to educate everyone by cramming movies full of bullshit that has no bearing on the real world, neither its history, future, or vapid 'look at me' present so we an pat ourselves on the bak and pretend to be 'good people' Now excuse me while I look for a bucket to throw up in
Good directors and creative directors with lots of ideas tend to go hand in hand. The former without the latter is a rare sight. Probs cus it's not as memorable as a weird movie or artistic movie.
No joke: Bob Odenkirk had the same trainer who worked with Keanu Reeves in John Wick. He trained like an absolute MADMAN to get in shape for this movie.
Saul has typecast Bob as the quintessential everyman. Honestly, it's great. He's great at it. And this movie proves that he can do that while being so much more.
5:27 _"But somehow he manages to switch from mild-mannered family man to brutal killer in the blink of an eye, and make it seem like the most natural transition in the world."_ Guess Saul learned a thing or two from Gus huh?
Not really, Gus never really played a mild mannered character. He was always obviously off, and not who he was pretending to be, you could sense his cold and ruthless interior the whole time, while he went though the motions of being a nice law abiding citizen.
He was always the trained killer, army NOT CIA, living like the ordinary, average guy next door. More like WIlliam Munny in "Unforgiven", and not really so much like John Wick IMHO.
The fight scene on the bus was absolutely outstanding. That alone would make me love the movie, but the rest was great as well. Odenkirk was fantastic in this.
@@meghanworkman6449 Really shows he's a versatile actor. He can be a comedian on Mr.Show and one scene in The Office (He used to be the first choice of Michael Scott but Steve Carell took over) than be a serious drama actor in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul than be an action movie star in Nobody
my thoughts were that he just started each fight in the film and got a bunch of people hurt needlessly and in the end when he asks about the basement he suggests he will do it again when he promised his wife he wouldn’t do it and also his dad seemed to really enjoy killing for some reason but that’s just me
I finished watching Nobody and thought, "Huh that was interesting. I really enjoyed it. I wonder what everyone else thought about it." And then I saw some real low review scores and people upset about it being a generic action movie. I feel like a lot of people didn't get what it was trying to do.
Please, those same people would clap and honk like the seals they are when the next mindless Marvel or DC movie comes out. Fuck the critics, enjoy a fun movie that you want! Movie critics have been losing credibility for a better part of a decade if not more.
I think movies have now become so bad that people can´t tell whether a movie is serious or a piss-take anymore. When you look at other action films that do take themselves seriously, there is very little difference, so it´s no wonder that people thought it was serious.
I'm a 50-something woman who is not a fan of action movies but i LOVED this film. The fight scenes were brutal yet somehow elegant. Even the musical score was woven into the action. I recommend it to everyone and have watched it numerous times. A well done, entertaining movie and that's a rarity these days.
@@nameunavailable1330 Yes, we all did. But to be honest, after the nature of the movie, that last laugh was kinda needed... but the scene was entirely unnecessary.
I think the best scene ever in that movie (and probably in the whole genre), is the scene at the tattoo parlor. Where the old guy recognizes "Nobody's" wrist tattoo and utters "thanks for your service" and locks himself behind a metal door. There are barely any words spoken, the action and demeanor of the protagonists change _completely_ within 20 seconds, an entire substory is told with barely any words, and that slightly high pitched "may I help you ?" at the end is pure gold. I can watch that scene over and over, it is absolute pure genius.
Yeah me too. I think the reason why that scene is so brilliant is because it follows a very core concept of movie making: 'Show - Don't Tell'. We get all the information we need in order to understand how the power dynamics in that room shifted with just been shown the weight behind a simple tattoo and the change in status between the two veterans.
"Based on an idea by Bob Odenkirk, who dealt with a home invasion himself by trapping the trespassers in the basement. He was frustrated with how the authorities dealt with the situation and had thought about how he would take the matter into his own hands if he "was a badass."" - IMDB Wow.. mega cheers Odenkirk.
Almost no/no Red cities in America, at least of any serious size. Blue states tend to be those with a larger urban then rural population? Red states tend to be those with a larger rural then urban population? I was curious and I found this quote : "I had two home break-ins in Los Angeles. One was particularly traumatic. Just a typical dad scenario. What do you do? I grabbed the baseball bat; in the movie, I grab a golf club. I think I did the right thing, as I told myself, and I told the police a thousand times since then. But it doesn't feel like I did the right thing. 'Nobody' is very related to my actual experience of having someone in the house, threatening my family, trying to keep the damage to a minimum." - Odenkirk
I'm glad the wife listened to her husband when he told the family to hide because usually in movies they write the woman as combative as possible even in the face of a life and death situation. Which is just awful when you as the viewer can feel the stress of it all knowing that time is running out and you have that one character who wants to argue or ask questions in the middle of gun fire.
I'm also glad myself but deep down that wife knew and understand why as well she was there for his past life of course. Characters were written great tbh. The son was upset at the path his dad chose (during the break in) but the dad made a smart decision and we were shown that down the road.
The good thing is that the movie did gave hints that his wife knew parts of his previous life. She was somewhat shook when Hutch returned from the bus fight but she proceeded to stitch him up afterward without question.
For me the wife complying showed that his past was NOT a secret from her. She knew exactly whom she married, and maybe was unhappy about him becoming more simple FOR HER AND THE KIDS - and that just hits so close to home, most men go through that though on a different level (giving up biking, or playing football or whatever).
I thought that was a fairly clever way to put that exposition in. He's tired after the various fights anyway and they're dying, so it's almost like he's telling them a bedtime story and he knows they're not going to share it with anyone.
Those were all excellent character moments, and very well acted too. Especially as they gave Hutch an outlet to be honest in his self-criticism for being "a jealous man", and then poking fun at himself for "overcorrecting a bit" in his desire for normality, only to top it all off by saying that he "loved every second of it". That kind of genuine emotion in a character, where the audience can buy in 100% to their wants and motivations, is very rare...and very rewarding.
Oh my God I was in Edinburgh on Sat in front of a NOBODY poster wondering if: a) it was any good? b) has the drinker reviewed it? Watched it yesterday, strapped myself in right now for the review!
"Every new movie doesn't need to reinvent the wheel and produce some revolutionary new viewing experience." (Slams desk) *_Thank you!_* This is also my opinion on video games.
Unfortunately, as someone from the Pokemon fandom I can sadly say that my fanbase is being whiny manchildren (or womanchildren). They keep on wanting the games to go from 3D to full-open world.
@@MariOmor1 That's kinda the natural evolution of pokemon tho since it went 3D. Not that I want it to be open world personally, I was cool with sprites tbh. But the OG comment is 100% how I've felt about Pokemon for a while. As an aside, from what I've read the Pokemon fandom complained basically every time there was a new game.
@@MariOmor1 Damn really? That sucks, I stay away from the "community" of things I like and I'm glad I do cause I went down a rabbit hole with the pokemon fandom and it was pretty tismic.
Wick: A skilled assasin, trained to be one of the best. Able to call in old favors from everyone he ever knew. vs Hutch: Never stab a man who's got nothing left to loose, because all you've done, is give him a weapon.
@@Reddotzebra Imagine them teaming up to fuck you up. Think God himself would forgive you if you committed suicide in that case and brought your ass to the pearly gates just to save it from those two badasses.
This is why The Drinker is my favorite movie reviewer. He's honest and in touch with the average movie viewer and not the Hollywood elites. I loved Nobody for all the reasons explained here. It's just a fun movie. And that's what most people want.
I disagree with CD on this one. He always complains how Hollywood lacks new ideas (and that is true ofc)... but this movie is just a cheap, copy-paste clone.
A tired dad losing his shit and going ape is a concept that needs more adaptations: edit: Bob Odenkirk's body transformation for this role is worth looking into
Perfect review for one of the best movies of recent years. It's exactly because it's not pretentious and doesn't try to be different or modern or whatever. It's just a basic action flick done right. I loved every minute of it.
Personally, I love the fact that the main conflict of the movie actually had nothing to do with the inciting event. The people Hutch goes to war against aren't the ones that broke into his house, they didn't wrong him in some way, it was literally just a case of wrong place wrong time. Hutch was feeling like a failure, like he had no place to go in life, like he was losing his family, and loe and behold in steps the assholes. The perfect excuse to let off some steam. The best part..... you can see the moment, just as Hutch is about to walk away, where he realizes just how stupid what he is about to do is but just says FUCK IT anyway. It is just such a human and relatable moment. Who hasn't knowingly made a stupid choice at a weak moment of their life just for that instant of gratification, even while knowing how much they will regret it later?
Exactly the idea the director had. Not another revenge/vigilante story, but a guy who is terribly bored in retirement and looking for some violence just for fun.
You see something similar in the Equalizer when he starts opening and closing the door (again russian mob) before deciding to take them out. You also get the sense of detachment he has as he explains you are going to die here on the floor for no real reason, because you thought you were in control and didn't take my offer.
Yes! The "John Wick" comparison is pretty obvious. But i recently watched the Denzel Washington "Equalizer " and saw so many direct parallels. Anyway, all are fun, mindless entertainment that are well executed.
I was also thinking of The Equalizer" "Death Wish" is another good movie that comes to mind as well as the 1st "Taken" movie. My personal favorite is "The History of Violence" but I enjoy all these films :).
100% on that. I felt that same way. Like I said, if John Wick is action informed by Asian Cinema, this film is action informed by the everyday akin to the three you have mentioned.
"Sometimes it's okay to just sit back and relax with a burger and a beer" Dude this resonates so much with me that it's insane. It's getting *REALLY* fuckin' grating with everything trying to be the next biggest, baddest most epic thing. I've always thought that you don't need to be big and complex, you're often better off being simple but focused than complex but aimless, which is what a ton of movies and most mainstream games feel like, that they're complex and aimless, in a constant state of identity crisis where not even the creators know what the hell they're doing Good on ya man, thanks for the shortened metaphor.
agreed people have forgotten why movies were made,they were made to distract yourself from the deep stress and struggle of normal life,rent,bills,work etc but now all were getting us "deep" lore heavy movies Wich you can't have fun with unless you watch 50 more movies and 3 tv shows to get not saying those are bad but just because those exist it doesn't make normal " generic fun movies bad because they aren't lore heavy
The same reason why people are starting to feel exhausted with Marvel movies. Because the enemy has to be this all-knowing, powerful, being that pretty much got defeated at the end of the movie. Which is not a bad thing, but doing it 3 times in a row is making you tired.
I love the comparison we see here between the fight on the bus in Nobody and the fight in Shang Chi because it highlights how poor most fight scenes are anymore, but how in Nobody you actually SEE the fighting instead of blurring. I hate that shakey csm and blurry fights are the norm now, especially in Marvel, but it looks like Nobody fixes this problem!
I'm kind of conflicted on that. It could be great, like the John Wick franchise, or increasingly stupid and bad like the 'Taken' franchise. I'd be happy if we only got this one really enjoyable movie.
@@och70 Taken only really got worse cos it kept getting a lower audience rating. Wasn't 3 a 12A or something? I'd like to give them a chance with this, see of it become another Wick. If not we always have this one.
@@WoodyNWUK Yes, I'd give them a chance to continue this storyline, as long as they kept the quality high. The bad audience ratings for 'Taken' sequels should have sent a pretty clear message - stop, these movies stink.
"Sometimes, it really is ok to just sit back with a burger and a beer" This man just summarised a beautiful, dying philosophy in just one sentence. Hats off you to you, you absolute chad :') EDIT: HOLY BALLS, 1.8K LIKES!? Thank you guys so much!!!!
It's becoming increasingly rare to see a movie that doesn't have a hint of "the message" written all over it. So, while it's a relief to finally get one, it's also sad that we have to celebrate a story done hundreds, if not thousands, of times over at this point.
But there was a hint of a message: a bunch of 'white men' being thugs on a late night bus ride? Even though they're 'Russian Gangsters', the go to bad guys of the last quarter century. It's like on a short lived series (the Exorcist TV series) I enjoyed where people on the Chicago subway train are harassed by a bunch of preppy college jocks, until the run into the girl who's got the demon inside her...needless to say, preppy jocks are pretty much the very last thing you'll find on a late night ride on the Chicago light rail.
@@jasonholt1776 Indeed! Having been on BART late at night in the SF Bay Area, I assure you the demographic is quite different, though I don't know what city 'Nobody' is supposed to be based in.
@@nickmitsialis Don't forget the poor impoverished immigrant family who had to resort to crime 'cuz they poor ): and a couple of other such subtle crap.
@@nickmitsialis But it's not "the message" that is at fault, there is nothing wrong with it. What's wrong is that people don't propogate it to do something meaningful but show just how woke they are. They preach and call themselves great for preaching but do none of what they say and they will suck the joy out of everything to preach it and when you tell them to slow down and relax, they will call you a bigot and continue to shove it down your throat. That was NOT the case in this movie
The biggest difference between Nobody and John Wick is that John Wick is an almost mythological figure living in a fantastic world of secret societies and ancient traditions. I mean gold coins, codes for weapons and armor, hell they even call him Baba Yaga, the boogie man. Meanwhile, Nobody is based in a very realistic and grounded version of reality. this is reflected in the almost superhuman fight scenes in John Wick, using weapons and martial skill, versus the more brutal but realistic fights in Nobody where he uses whatever comes to hand in the most practical way possible.
It honestly doesnt seem very 80s to me... it's more like film noire with an action twist and a subversive ending (for that genre). 80s action heroes rarely got beat up unless it was a dramatic injury at the climax.
I think that sometimes, between all the choice, we've forgotten what action movies are about. Yeah, the plot of the movie needs to give some motivation, and the pacing and suspense of the consequences to the plot need to carry the movie... But it's still an action movie, _i wanna see people get fucked up, _*_and i wanna see the main character wade through the blood and grime of it all._* Nobody is a return to roots, a breath of fresh air after having been forced in a museum of modern art for oh so long. And goddamnit, fresh air never smelled so sweet...
Museum of modern art? I’d more describe it as pedestrian movies that masquerade as art. Art films have their place and action films have their place... but the two don’t ever mix so I’m not sure what you’re saying here?
The market has your back lmao, all action movies are basically popcorn flicks. On the other hand I never get a fulfilling action movie. They're literally all burger movies and Americans won't ever understand genres aren't real things, Americans produce the most action movies, so I won't ever get one for me. They're tools. But they're not seen as such.
@@GhostWatcher2024 So you see, the thing is that I said N E V E R, not sometimes. I could get behind burger movies sometimes, but the ratio of action burger movies to non burger movies is so low I can't even remember the last time an action movie was equally about action as well as some sort of theme or message aside from the matrix. You're painting me out to be looking for some snob grey filter French movie about a dude ranting about society while he pounds someone's ass with dual baguettes, but I'm not. I just don't want to have to pretend I'm enjoying a paper thin barely driven character story like Bourne's or mission impossible 45. Because if I don't pretend, and I've tried asking around, there's always some fucker who comes and tries to make a point that action movies are defined already, that there is a hard line you cannot cross and if you do it's not an action movie, and what do you know, all 50+ of them (Stopped counting after 50) were Americans. I haven't watched a documentary or haven't read a biography since I was a literal child, so your sleights about my tastes are gonna have to find someone else. I don't even recall insulting you so what's with that? Yeah technically genres exist but it's just a way to categorise the contents of a product in the interest of readers/viewers and their preferences. No authors goes "I'm gonna write a fantasy psychological political military fantasy thriller action horror story". They write what they want to based on their preferences which we then categorise, but again, it's for convenience.
These movies are a dusty building that people walk out of and breath fresh air chocking that the air is so clean. That is what people do not understand that lives in a bubble.
This isn't my normal thing, but I watched it on this rec. And I have to say, it made me happy just on how well made it was. Such as the creative use of edits to show Hutch's boring routine, or the rather beautiful way in which the destruction of the Russian boss's place was filmed. I also enjoyed the dad and brother pitching in. And yes, it was nice to see the wife being sensible - that did a lot in helping to show that they do have a loving and trusting relationship.
My GF calls these types of films 'Mindless Action' and we love them for when we just want to put something on that we don't really need to put much thought into and enjoy the ride.
My favourite part about the Hutch taking real damage throughout the movie is that starting with the fight on the bus you can tell he's in it to win it but he's also a little sluggish. Then as the movie progresses you can see him having less and less difficulty.
I find it interesting that Russians are now viewed as acceptable proxies for wholesale slaughter. Poor Nazi's and zombies are not getting the attention they used to.
@@jospi2 There seems to be this tendency these days that many actors make a name for themselves in this genre in the later part (though it depends on what you personally call "later part", I mean 40 onwards) of their lives. Personally I prefer Odenkirk simply because he wasn't really known to me at all. I'd seen Neeson plenty of times long before he made a career with movies like Taken so I already knew what he was capable of as an actor. That doesn't take away from his capabilities, Liam is terrific at what he does. On the other hand, I think it was Nobody where I saw Odenkirk for the first time and he gave me a great first impression. If that makes sense
I watched Nobody back in April and I really liked it. I watched Nobody a second time with my buddy, and he really liked it. I watched your review of Nobody and liked that, too. It should be noted that I generally hate everything, so all of the above is high praise.
I don't know if they are capable of writing romance/sexuality which is an integral part of bond that's been abandoned in recent years due to jleft feminism in media. Action is fantastic but the the subtlety of bond I feel like would be lost on them and we'd just wind up with John wick working at MI6.
I like that the makers of John Wick basicly had the skeleton of a “they pulled me back in” story and knew they could dress it up in stylish suits and secret societies or they could toss a plaid shirt on it with some mundane accounting and they just decided to make them both.
I work 10 hours a day, and when I come back home, I want to be spoiled with a movie packed with simple action thriller with a lot of kickass fights. That's it.
This movie reminded me a lot of Shoot 'Em Up, another unapologetically straightforward action movie with Clive Owen - I loved that movie since it came out, as it didn't pretend to be anything that it wasn't, and Nobody kept up that tradition. Bonus points for having Bob Odenkirk.
@@МихаилПрозоров-ц8ф - ‘Bad Mother****er’ is on my playlist. Got me through many a tired workday. Awesome video, too. Like I said, the man knows how to frame an action sequence.
My only problem with this movie is I cannot tell if I love it because it is a genuinely good movie (for what it is) or hollywood (hell, all modern entertainment) has lowered my expectations so far that anything with a hint of conscious writing looks oscar worthy (you know, back when that fucking meant something).
Well, it's good for a fun bit of cinema, not something profound. Gets the pass as a decent action movie - fight scenes feel real but also fun, what drama there is adds to it rather than detracting from the main point (it being an action flick), and it's genuinely funny when it tries to be so.
I tried to analyze why I love this film. It's just lightning in a bottle. Every needle drop is amazing. Every expression on every characters face says something. Every conversation moved the story along, with just a few lines exchanged. Just the look Hutch's face saying "You, too, Old Timer" is worth the price of a ticket. Inspired casting with RZA and Christopher Lloyd. Amazing editing. Too bad True Lies missed an important plot twist and didn't add a kitty cat bracelet to the mix.
a movie like this goes great with a burger and a beer, I remember when it came out, I was jumping out of my seat and hollering like a madman. Welllllllll DONE
Bob Odenkirk is one of the best actors we've got right now. Glad to see he is getting the recognition he deserves. He put a lot of work in for this role and im happy to hear it paid off
I just love the satirical take of this movie towards movies cliche plot points. Its almost a parody movie but its still being played completely straight, from yelling "Really? The bracelet is the inciting incedent?" to just laughing my ass off during the bus fight scene.
"A simple idea executed well" is exactly how I would describe Mad Max Fury Road as well. It's straight up simple, just 2 hours of bad guys chasing good guys through the desert.
@@dingfeldersmurfalot4560 - The best part: it failed. Even with Tom Hardy doing his best at NOT being Mad Max by being mute (probably a good thing since he can't talk Aussie for shit) and obtuse, she still failed to carry the plot. So much was wrong with the film, but I still liked it.
Wife knew about his background, why she listened to him when things got serious. Another confirmation is the ending scene when they are looking for a new house.
@@DoomRulz I will rewatch the movie again. But to my understanding, which might be wrong, is that the wife knew. I believe thats the underlying reason why the marriage got stale, you might even call it boring. Also scene, when he got home bloody. SHe didnt say much, just took care of his wounds. (memory is bit stale though).
Regardless of whether she knew or not, it was still refreshing to see because by today's film standards it doesn't matter if the guy is a goddamn superhero, a woman will not just be told what to do. She would have to give him backtalk, do it her way - the better way and have her moment to shine.
She wouldn't have known for sure, but she'd know enough and suspect more. While the CIA has a thing about secrecy, she would know he's ex-military (those guys almost always are), she would notice there were a lot of things he would't tell her about -- mysterious phone calls, sudden absences, his surprising shift from regular military to "job I'm not allowed to name". She would know the man she originally met had the demeanor of an experienced warrior, and she's probably seen his dangerous side pop out a few times. Unless she's an idiot, she knows he's NOT a regular guy.
back when i saw the first john wick, i just noticed how the movie was filling a weird hole of simple, gritty action movies that has been left in the entertainment industry for more than a decade. it reminded me how through the 80's and 90's there was this entire genre of action movies with stallone, schwarznegger, bruce willis and similar action movie stars who youve rarely seen in anything else. the last one of that generation was probably statham. then this whole genre kindof just vanished when these actors got old, and its nice to at least somewhat see it reignite with john wick and nobody, and i hope they keep it going with some new actors too to fill those shoes.
This movie genuinely taught me something: if you're in a very dire situation and don't have a weapon available, ANYTHING can be turned into a weapon. The amount of creativity involving what Odenkirk's character uses as a weapon in any given moment is off the charts!
I've heard that they're interested in establishing Nobody as being in the same universe as John Wick, but I think they've also said that they didn't want to do any traditional crossovers or anything, maybe just like an easter egg where the walk by each other or something. Either way, Odenkirk is one of my favourites, so seeing him in this role was absolutely fantastic, hope we get more!
Perfect analysis! One the best “burger n’ beer” movies I’ve seen in some time! Seen with my favorite movie partner of the past eight or nine years, my now 21 year old daughter. Her take on it? “You always pick the best movies, dad.”
Hutch's wife knew from the start who he was. I thought that was a neat twist on the old trope. I really enjoyed this movie because it had a slightly different spin on the old trope of tired and retired action hero, because Hutch was just soo excited to get back into the action. He was not the usual reluctant hero, he wanted to fight because he enjoys the fighting and killing. Where Wick, and other action heros, did not want to come back.
Where's she's stitching up his knife injury from the bus did indicate that she knows something about his former life. And I thought where that lead to tearing down the pillow wall in the bed meant she missed that man too. There was definetly more there to build on or explore in a sequel which I'd like to see.
@@lordcarnorjax8599 for sure, i was not sure if the pillow wall was a sign of a failing marriage or because of some old ptsd from his past. Sometimes when old soliders wake from nightmares they will engage any human they see and if he can see her he has a moment to snap out of it before he harms his wife. Either way she was super chill about patching him up and def knew that he had a violent past.
@@lordcarnorjax8599 I haven't seen the film yet and I'm also hardly a film analyst or psychologist; what you just described though sounds like a wife who is relieved to have a manly man back in the house...remember the "chicks dig scars" trope? If that's the case then that's even more interesting, as it's a big contradiction to everything Hollywood currently stands for (or alternatively they want to get the film into China and have to get it past the effeminate men censors).
@@deanchur I think her getting her manly man back is part of it. It's also that the guy she married is back too. Also she does follow his instructions later in the movie to run with the kids which again goes against current Hollywood. A lot of their relationship is implied, it's obvious that she knows something about his past but we don't know how much. On the surface the movie is quite simple but there's a bunch of stuff there that's very much "show and don't tell". It's a really good movie and Christopher Lloyd steals just about every scene he's in, well worth a watch. Deserves a sequel.
Just watched Nobody based on this review. Incredibly gory and highly implausible on so damn many levels, but I really enjoyed it. It's all played completely straight, but there's loads of very dark humour too. A good example of that is the use of the daughter's (supposedly) stolen "kitty-cat bracelet" as the MacGuffin. That has to be a reference to John Wick.
Fucking love how it was just under the couch the whole time. Meaning the entire MacGuffin was just an empty excuse for him to start going postal, even if he didn't know it, making fun of the idea of a MacGuffin as we really didn't need much to get invested since watching well executed action scenes is always going to be fun.
i had almost forgotten about him until this movie. was wondering if he had been in anything for awhile. then this comes out and reminds you why he is awesome
I enjoyed this movie so much that I actually bought it on digital, instead of simply pirating it as I do with most of Hollywood's drivel (yes, pirating. I do it, and I'm not ashamed of it. Hollywood has been fucking the public over for decades, with hypocrisy, virtue signaling, and half baked sequels). I'll happily support the efforts that deserve it. But I refuse to reward mediocrity.
Not to sound like a weenie but if they're not worth your money are they even worth your time? Call me a pretentious d-bag but I stopped watching most new movies and instead just old movies, lots of classics to catch up on.
Also if you haven't seen it watch 12 Angry Men from the 50's. It's in the top 5 on IMDB and even though it's a black and white movie from 100 years ago it is such a wonderful movie. I watch it annually, never gets old.
@@Roflcrabs I rarely have time to watch movies most of the time... and yeah, I've got my favorites as well, but pirating movies is as simple as a couple of clicks. I'll check out whatever is new, and if it's worthwhile, I'll happily support it. The point of what I do is to separate the few diamonds from the rest of the dirt. I *WANT* to support and encourage good film making, as well as other forms of media like games, literature, music, etc, while discouraging the crap from growing. By pirating everything first, I get a pretty good idea of the quality of a product before committing my wallet to it. There are quite a few gems out there still being made today, it's just hard to pick them out from all the rest of the crap. That's why I advocate for piracy. The scene truly is the definition of a double edged sword- used responsibly, it can encourage growth and quality, used irresponsibly, it's just stealing. A lot of people just use it to steal free shit. Me? I use it to evaluate quality. Anything is worth a couple of clicks and a few minutes of my time... that's nothing. But is it worth my money and commitment to follow through to the end? That's the question.
@@shmekelfreckles8157 it takes literally two to five clicks to pirate anything... two hours? What, are you breaking into the studio and taking a physical copy or something? I put more time and effort into taking a healthy shit than I do into finding and downloading pirated movies and shows. Idk how you're doing it, but it's the wrong way, apparently.
I will watch this movie on the strength of your recommendation alone. Frankly, your opinion on media such as this is worth more than those of all of the so-called "professional reviewers" put together. Thanks for another great video, Drinker.
Well said, Drinker. For me, the movie can be summed up in one word: "Fun!" The humor interspersed throughout was awesome too. Like when he is taking cover in his own factory and he uses his hand to wipe away the number of days since the last injury after killing a dozen men. Great stuff!!
I gotta say. This movie was like a breath of fresh air. It was "mindless" (more on that later) gun and fun. I'm a straight Asian male, born in the 80s, and constantly on the receiving end of criticisms, hypocrisy and society's love of all things feminism. We've gone from liberating women during the last century to castigating men for being born with a different set of genitals. And being ethnically Han-Chinese these days--let me assure you my fellow gentlemen, it's not been easy what with Covid and all. Americans don't like me. Chinese don't either. And women's groups -- well, they're pretty all inclusive in their dislike. I work and I do my best to play by the rules, but lately, I've found that bending the rules essentially behaving in almost exactly the way contrary to what was "taught" to us throughout the 80s and 90s earns me more respect than what was shoved down our throats by warped thinking of certain groups that shall remain somewhat cloaked. The hypocrisy of it all is what gets me the most. You point out the logic of double standards and you immediately get labeled some anti-progressive dinosaur. Yet through the fog it is clear, society wants men to act like men. This doesn't men jerks: it means men who don't give a damn about what other people think. That -- to me -- is real courage. What I'm getting at is that men have been, for at least a few generations, been made the butt of jokes and generally forced to suffer. And we've been discouraged to cultivate masculine thinking or behavior. I'm an intellectual -- I'd like to think -- but there's a reason why films like Nobody or shows like Breaking Bad resonate so much with the audience, particularly men. We're angry. And we've been bottling it up inside because we're culturally set towards stoicism. So we take the whining, the literal slaps, as well as both oral and physical battery of the world. Because that's what "men" do. This film, was catharsis. Humans don't like to admit it in polite company, but few things are as pleasant as revenge. I think a few us live vicariously through the characters on the screen. Hutch? He's the everyman. Except the everyman cannot live his fantasy of being skilled in CQC and taking down a huge Russian mafia group. Movies like this are, for the most part, wish-fulfillment for men. It's psychological. I hope to see a sequel or two of this film later on, but I sure hope they don't franchise this thing into oblivion. The cynic in me says that's in the pipeline, though. We'll see.
Anybody who hates you for a trait you have no control over is an idiot. I was hearing this about Asians of all stripes getting treated poorly off and on by a now former friend of mine who lives on the west coast. Funny... all her anecdotes about it (they weren't even Asian) seemed to be happening in large cities. Where I live, bro... nobodying f-ing cares.
@@beforethesoap4840 I’ve been thinking about that. I’m a lawyer, but let me tell you-if you don’t spout the acceptable political narrative of the day, you’re professionally a dead man.
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Have you seen Upgrade? That's a good movie, but maybe you think otherwise.
Can we get a retrospective of the Pirates of the Caribbean movies?
@ yuck
John Wick? This reminds me much more of Denzel Washington's Equalizer.
I was on a plane with Christopher Lloyd and got his autograph. He looked frail and bad ass then! He was wearing a black peacoat duster. (05)
I directed this movie and I love the 'Cold Beer and a Burger' analogy. Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the review!
это всё хорошо. Но может быть хватит издеваться над Шнуром?
Thank you for the movie!
Good director that also follows Lowko StarCraft and thanks the Drinker? Subbed 👍🏼
You have a talent for action - that bike scene in Hardcore Henry was something else! Also Nobody was a pretty damn good movie :)
Thanks for the good action flick and and a GOOD story
And yes, the "go somewhere safe" actually resulting in the wife going somewhere safe was refreshing.
Hollywood like "No! What are you doing?She's supposed to be a poc who belittles him for lying and takes part in the action turning out to be an even better secret assassin and saves the day. Also they're divorced too, heterosexual marriage can't be glorified anymore."
Helped that she seemed to have been former agency as well, or at least aware of his past.
@@Roflcrabs
You know too much. Best sleep with one eye open otherwise a blue haired land whale will try to sneak into your house and assassinate you.
@Turbo Teddy this is juvenile as hell but remember when Fat Bastard first shows up in Dr. Evil's lair? *DOOF! DOOF!* "first thing's first. Where's yer' shitter? I got a turtle head pokin' out!" Like that.
Him "Go somewhere safe"
Her "Why?"
So, to paraphrase the Drinker, “Nobody is perfect”.
Hey, I know this guy. Never thought I'd see you here.
Any new videos planned out? You make good stuff and thumbnails.
Nice!
Also, I enjoy your content.
Cool to see you here.
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Wow, glad to see you here mate!
My favorite part about Nobody is the use of visual humor over quips and one liners.
The bus fight is simultaneously brutal and hilarious at the same time
"Nose is broken!" 😆
literally laugh out loud at the kick to the knife in the leg!
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@@scrp6638 that was easily my favorite part of the fight
Simultaneously at the same time and both those things together at once.
When she helped him glue up his stab wound, it was clear that Hutch’s wife knew his full background. That was reinforced at the end when she also wanted a house with a basement.
Not necessarily. I think she didn't know his FULL background, just that he probably worked for a special sector or as a special agent. I don't even think anyone is allowed to know that, family or not - and seeing how he cared for his family, I don't think he would risk it by giving it away. After all the government doesn't erase your entire history just so you can tell it others...
And the basement part: I'm pretty sure it's a NEW house, not the old one in the past. She agreed to a basement willingly, knowing that a basement saved her family from attackers the last time. That's a sign that she understands what happened and that she wants to take a part when shit goes down by keeping them save while her husband doesn't have to worry about them.
When watching the credits you see a scene where the 2 that helped massacre the idiots in the machine shop have filled an RV with weapons to haul them to the new house. Christopher Lloyd looked right at home with the shotguns.
@@BigHalfSteps As far as her side of the family is concern, he was an auditor in the military. They just have no idea to what extend the kind if 'auditing' he was doing. She may have some more idea, but not the full scope.
Interesting thought though..... A wife who know's shit is about to hit the fan when hubby tells her to go some place safe, and DOES it, she got brains, she got guts, to deal with whats going on, and, she's...... Connie Nielsen.... Who wouldn't be that man?? lol...
They probably met on a mission and hit it off..then waited until they were both "retired" to get married...
John wick: they killed my dog
Nobody: they've taken my daughter's kitty cat bracelet
Have you been around a child that's lost their favorite toy, blanket or trinket? Yeah it's pretty much worth go'n John Wick on some folks to restore order.
LOL I love that these movies just keep lowering the stakes. As if anyone really needs a reason to kick the everloving out of criminal scumbags.
I honestly admire that the catalyst for these heroic rampages are becoming more and more down to earth (in a refreshing inverse to disney upping the stakes to encompass all of reality like they've got something to prove)
Sometimes, it's the simplest things that are worth fighting for.
Funny tho how CD always complains how Hollywood lacks new ideas (and that is true ofc)... now he's impressed with cheap, copy-paste clone movie.
The best part, they didn't even actually take it
@@ПётрКондратьев-к7ы Spoiler alert! 😉
Bob Odenkirk trained for 2 years for this movie, he is 58 now, that's dedication to your craft
There are clips of him working out with his trainer. He took that seriously and it shows.
@just do it It sent me to a video of a dude praying Salah. It has nothing to do with Bob Odenkirk. But still, it's pretty Halal 🤙
@@JosephBrostar Hes a bot and now you probably have a virus.
that's what happens when you GET PAID to get in shape unlike the rest of us
He looks really good for 58
This was the moment Saul Goodman became a CIA operative.
No that's his evil twin, Sual Badman.
Paul Badwoman
Better call an ambulance.
@@taxevader3231 Paul badman
@@bboi1489 but not for me
To me the biggest difference between the two main heroes (that is, Nobody vs John Wick), is that you get a sense that John Wick was someone who just wants to be left alone, whereas Hutch, the main character in Nobody, has seemingly been waiting about 20 years for someone to FINALLY give him a reason to initiate brutal violence again. I also think that hiring the Director of Hardcore Henry really helps too, as both movies are very creative with the way they execute gunplay and ass-beatings.
I totally agree! John Wick reluctantly came back, Hutch was thrilled and delighted to have some fun again 😂
@@facelessandnameless His dad too. The way Christopher Lloyd went from sleepy old man to grabbing shotguns with a gleam in his eye and a spring in his step is great. What an actor.
i loved that scene of Hutch waits and hopes for russians to take bait, or ow he's pissed the bus ruined his amazing chase. It was gold :D
I believe there are basically two types of men who come out the other side of violence.
Those that are fucked up by it.
Those that miss it.
@@Kyle-sr6jm 'Those that miss it'... _is_ kind of being fucked up.
Bob Odenkirk has the “John Doe down the street who you’d never guess actually killed Bin Laden” look and it works perfectly
EXACTLY.... and the Snowflakes complained,,,LOL...
@@JayaMadhavadas snowflakes? what?
@@Camoedine People complained Odenkirk didn't fit the role, but they missed the reason why he was perfect for the role. His look was perfect and the analogy to go along with this is "don't wake a sleeping lion".
@@seri-ously8591 honestly saul goodman playing john wick is kinda weird on paper but fuckin awesome
@@JayaMadhavadas I swear the people who think everyone who disagrees with them are snowflakes, are the most sensitive lmao
"And a 200 year old Christopher Lloyd weilding a pump action shotgun like an absolute boss." What more could you ask for indeed my friend.
Something I didn't even know that I needed
So Happy to See Lloyd Back,-To the Director GREAT SCRIPT-DIRECTION--,GREAT CASTING ALL AROUND !!!!
"What more could you ask for" ?
Nothing
@@tarron3237 who else could you ask for?
Nobody
Seeing him fire it onehanded was a bit of an imposition, but of course they couldn't just copy the R.E.D. scene with Morgan Freeman ...
Yep, this is John Wick without the crazy mythology. And this movie shows how you can still make great movies and not be "original" so long as it is executed well. Yes, the plot is kind of contrived, but Odenkirk just carries the movie.
Odenkirk carries the story, but the action-directing, pacing and general way it's shot makes it into a good movie on its own. The magic of this movie is that - yes the story has been done for many times before, and it has played out in a similar way as well, but you could still enjoy the movie even when you knew what's going to happen, because it's just shot in a way that you'd like to see how it's handled/done.
The soundtrack was also really solid together with the action.
The original John Wick was very light on the mythology, the sequels are what got so bogged down in it.
romeo and juliet is as unoriginal as a story can be, yet it considered one of the all time classic just for the near perfect execution.
@@spencerantoniomarlen-starr3069 True. The hotel was mostly it with the coins.
Watch A History of Violence from 10 or 15 years earlier.
According to Bob Odenkirk on his Howard Stern interview, he wrote this movie himself after his own home was burgled. It got him thinking about his family’s safety and started him down the road to develop this film. He also trained for months to be physically fit enough to perform this role. We all identify with him in this film, because in our fantasies, we all think we would be this guy! Peter Griffin meets Rambo!
wow. if thats true, then this movie is a must watch for me!
Trained for months to be physically fit for this movie - then goes and has a heart attack filming Better Call Saul. Man that training can really have the opposite effect to fitness sometimes.
@4Freedom4All see my other comment
Great point, I was thinking the same thing. When I had my car broken into some bum threw a cinderblock through my side window. I wasn't so mad about my watch and sunglasses being stolen as I was that the bastard got glass all over my kids car seats. That PISSED me off soooooo much more that what was stolen. I had to pick out glass shards for days afterwards. So I can kind of relate to the daughter's bracelet thing driving the "Nobody hero nuts". I still hope charma and bad luck find that person.
@@bartsullivan4866 Yeah, it takes a selfish, thoughtless, total asshole to do hundreds of dollars of damage to someone else's property for little gain. Who do they think they are?
"He looks like he buys his clothes from the discount isle in Target"
Wow, I finally got muh representation.
*wipes away tear*
*aisle
Go ahead and cope you guys smh
@@Del-Dokan 🤡
@@Jenacide uno reverse card
I dress like a garage sale exploded all over me. So... still waiting.
Fun fact: Tobey "Spider-Man" Maguire was one of the executive producers of this movie
perhaps that explains why hutch put so much dirt in their eyes
The man has good taste! He's a legend of film, pop culture, meme culture, and a Raimi alumni. Who will remember the names of the other spidermen in years to come? He's the Christopher Reeve of Spiderman.
@@pauldiezel4584 Ive forgotten on several occasions that Andrew Garfield was spiderman, and I dont like Tom Holland as spiderman at all. He is a turd, that doesnt respect his fans.
@@zarreff They're just humans.
@@zarreff I feel Tom plays Spider-Man pretty well, but Toby is just a legend
watched the movie after 1 min of this video and im coming back to say this movie has been such a breath of fresh air. there was no underlying tone of "modern audiences".
it just felt like a classic movie that you watch and think about in a completely seperate bubble.
fucking hell odenkirk is an amazing actor holy shit.
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I did the same - watched the beginning of the review, then the movie, and then finished the review. The movie was great! Oh, and it worked just perfectly with pizza and beer...!
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Wise to not read comments before watching the movie.
"Burger and a Beer" should be an official rating metric for movies. Satisfying, fulfilling and _always_ good.
"It fills that emptiness that nothing else could quite accomplish."
"It ain't some action movie that just has a moral lesson or something it's just insane and fun"
The high rating is a big bacon cheeseburger with two full beers. Lower ratings are half a burger with one beer. The Lowest rating is a salad with a water next to it xD just completely unfulfilling
@@zarreff
Lowest rating:
Tofu burger with celery shake
@@Nightdare
Mediocre rating:
Cool mineral water in a hot sunny day
the analogy of Nobody being a burger with a cold beer of a movie is just so spot on. Bob Odenkirk was perfectly cast for this role. Hope to see more of him in the action genre.
Better call Saul and ask his permission.
@@harrymills2770 They do look the same...
call me an idiot, I didn't realized that hes the same guy, Saul, until I watched a review. He's a really good actor, I must say.
It's almost as if all that people want from movies is a short escape from reality and to be entertained.
I know right? It's so simple. Good acting, fun plot, memorable action. That's all I want.
No, no, we can't have that
we need to educate everyone by cramming movies full of bullshit that has no bearing on the real world, neither its history, future, or vapid 'look at me' present
so we an pat ourselves on the bak and pretend to be 'good people'
Now excuse me while I look for a bucket to throw up in
Yet with a good touch of realism to give the movie credibility. The perfect mix.
Good directors and creative directors with lots of ideas tend to go hand in hand. The former without the latter is a rare sight. Probs cus it's not as memorable as a weird movie or artistic movie.
@@toastyshrimp1882 r/wooooosh
No joke: Bob Odenkirk had the same trainer who worked with Keanu Reeves in John Wick. He trained like an absolute MADMAN to get in shape for this movie.
This is one of the only movies to come out in recent years that was able to simply make me smile. No complex plots or major twists, just a good time.
The car theft scene had me yelling "Hell Yeah!" (trying not to spoil too much)
well and suicide squad
Take note, Hollywood. We need more entertainment and less of your woke, agenda-driven garbage.
Yeah,its unoriginal but has some LOLs for real,Odenkirk fans will be happy enough
Drinker, get a hold of the spam comments on your videos. It's not a good look, mate.
The casting of Bob Odenkirk, after getting used to him as Saul Goodman for the last ten years, is THE thing that makes this movie great.
It really was an Inspired casting.
You don't get casting. We getcha.
Wut I thought it was that guy from mad men
Saul has typecast Bob as the quintessential everyman. Honestly, it's great. He's great at it. And this movie proves that he can do that while being so much more.
Bit like the decision to cast Bruce Willis in Die Hard
You had me at 200 years old Christopher Lloyd firing a pump action shotgun like an absolute boss.
Watching him with a shotgun was fun
@@andrewpinkham9904 He looked like he was having the time of his life, bless him ☺️
It was a highlight of the movie.
this is where Clint Eastwood would shine
Doc Brown probably learned some old shooting tricks back in the West.
5:27 _"But somehow he manages to switch from mild-mannered family man to brutal killer in the blink of an eye, and make it seem like the most natural transition in the world."_
Guess Saul learned a thing or two from Gus huh?
I thought he looked like Slippin Jimmy too
@@Cherno35dude, he’s the same exact actor
Not really, Gus never really played a mild mannered character. He was always obviously off, and not who he was pretending to be, you could sense his cold and ruthless interior the whole time, while he went though the motions of being a nice law abiding citizen.
@@justforever96 I see. I haven't sat down to watch Breaking Bad 😅
He was always the trained killer, army NOT CIA, living like the ordinary, average guy next door. More like WIlliam Munny in "Unforgiven", and not really so much like John Wick IMHO.
Bob Odenkirk is great. I'm so glad he's getting interest in movies because he deserves it.
A comedian his timing is already impeccable. Add his actual acting chops and he's a force.
Im sorry whats his first big role? Years ago? Im drawing a blank... Oh wait the breaking bad dude... Lul
Thank God he recovered from that heart attack recently
@@holeindanssock156 Saul Goodman yea. There is also a spin off series Better Call Saul.
He wanted to be in movies after being president
The fight scene on the bus was absolutely outstanding. That alone would make me love the movie, but the rest was great as well. Odenkirk was fantastic in this.
He really was. He's such a great actor.
@@meghanworkman6449 Really shows he's a versatile actor. He can be a comedian on Mr.Show and one scene in The Office (He used to be the first choice of Michael Scott but Steve Carell took over) than be a serious drama actor in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul than be an action movie star in Nobody
my thoughts were that he just started each fight in the film and got a bunch of people hurt needlessly and in the end when he asks about the basement he suggests he will do it again when he promised his wife he wouldn’t do it and also his dad seemed to really enjoy killing for some reason but that’s just me
I could not take this movie seriously because everytime Hutch was on screen i just saw Saul Goodman.
bravo vince
I finished watching Nobody and thought, "Huh that was interesting. I really enjoyed it. I wonder what everyone else thought about it." And then I saw some real low review scores and people upset about it being a generic action movie. I feel like a lot of people didn't get what it was trying to do.
Please, those same people would clap and honk like the seals they are when the next mindless Marvel or DC movie comes out. Fuck the critics, enjoy a fun movie that you want! Movie critics have been losing credibility for a better part of a decade if not more.
yeah i think that a movie like this is very refreshing in an inudstry that takes itself too seriously
I think movies have now become so bad that people can´t tell whether a movie is serious or a piss-take anymore. When you look at other action films that do take themselves seriously, there is very little difference, so it´s no wonder that people thought it was serious.
The woke brigade livid they didn't control everything that wasn't intended for them ?
I enjoyed the movie. It was wonderfully brutal.
Just brutal and fun.
I'm a 50-something woman who is not a fan of action movies but i LOVED this film. The fight scenes were brutal yet somehow elegant. Even the musical score was woven into the action. I recommend it to everyone and have watched it numerous times. A well done, entertaining movie and that's a rarity these days.
I'm so happy this turned out as good as it did.
This movie was unbelievably funny. And the action scenes were top notch.
I felt like that final scene was ridiculous though. I was laughing out loud in the theater at that shit.
The thugs in Grandpa's apartment near the end of the film... I almost died; SOO funny.
@@nameunavailable1330 Yes, we all did. But to be honest, after the nature of the movie, that last laugh was kinda needed... but the scene was entirely unnecessary.
I think the best scene ever in that movie (and probably in the whole genre), is the scene at the tattoo parlor.
Where the old guy recognizes "Nobody's" wrist tattoo and utters "thanks for your service" and locks himself behind a metal door. There are barely any words spoken, the action and demeanor of the protagonists change _completely_ within 20 seconds, an entire substory is told with barely any words, and that slightly high pitched "may I help you ?" at the end is pure gold. I can watch that scene over and over, it is absolute pure genius.
What do you think the tattoos the robbers had are
Yeah me too. I think the reason why that scene is so brilliant is because it follows a very core concept of movie making: 'Show - Don't Tell'. We get all the information we need in order to understand how the power dynamics in that room shifted with just been shown the weight behind a simple tattoo and the change in status between the two veterans.
I liked the scene where he lovingly looks at the painting he carrys throughout the movie while flipping the magazine out of his gun. Great movie
@@butter7734 The Bedroom by Van Gogh.
@@renevandensen I never even thought it was a real painting. Thanks.
"Based on an idea by Bob Odenkirk, who dealt with a home invasion himself by trapping the trespassers in the basement. He was frustrated with how the authorities dealt with the situation and had thought about how he would take the matter into his own hands if he "was a badass.""
- IMDB
Wow.. mega cheers Odenkirk.
Im guessing this occurred in a Blue State or a Blue City?
While searching for something like the above quote I found out Odenkirk was also robbed at gun point in Chicago.
Almost no/no Red cities in America, at least of any serious size.
Blue states tend to be those with a larger urban then rural population? Red states tend to be those with a larger rural then urban population?
I was curious and I found this quote :
"I had two home break-ins in Los Angeles. One was particularly traumatic. Just a typical dad scenario. What do you do? I grabbed the baseball bat; in the movie, I grab a golf club. I think I did the right thing, as I told myself, and I told the police a thousand times since then. But it doesn't feel like I did the right thing. 'Nobody' is very related to my actual experience of having someone in the house, threatening my family, trying to keep the damage to a minimum."
- Odenkirk
Wondering if he wished he had actual friends in the drug cartel
Note to self, _don't fuck with Odenkirk holy shit._
Absolute CHAD.
I'm glad the wife listened to her husband when he told the family to hide because usually in movies they write the woman as combative as possible even in the face of a life and death situation. Which is just awful when you as the viewer can feel the stress of it all knowing that time is running out and you have that one character who wants to argue or ask questions in the middle of gun fire.
I'm also glad myself but deep down that wife knew and understand why as well she was there for his past life of course. Characters were written great tbh. The son was upset at the path his dad chose (during the break in) but the dad made a smart decision and we were shown that down the road.
The good thing is that the movie did gave hints that his wife knew parts of his previous life.
She was somewhat shook when Hutch returned from the bus fight but she proceeded to stitch him up afterward without question.
For me the wife complying showed that his past was NOT a secret from her. She knew exactly whom she married, and maybe was unhappy about him becoming more simple FOR HER AND THE KIDS - and that just hits so close to home, most men go through that though on a different level (giving up biking, or playing football or whatever).
Ya but he just killed a dozen men in her house. Might want to listen to a guy like that.
At this point I’m up for any genre as long as it doesn’t pushes “the message”.
Amen brother
Yep pretty much.
Fact
Yuss
Well said
One of the few times Drinker says "nah it'll be fine" without contempt in him voice.
I thought the same thing as he said it. 😂 Loved this movie and have been waiting for The Drinkers review.👍 🐊
That moment alone makes this review special.
My favorite parts were whenever Hutch tries to tell his back story to a dying bad guy only for them to pass on before he can finish saying anything.
I thought that was a fairly clever way to put that exposition in. He's tired after the various fights anyway and they're dying, so it's almost like he's telling them a bedtime story and he knows they're not going to share it with anyone.
@@HerculesBallsInc I do love his frustration/annoyance though, when they die before he gets to what he really wants to say.
He just needs a sharpie to draw all over their face in a rage.
The part with the 2 dead guys and the dying guy on the sofa in his listening room was brilliant.
Those were all excellent character moments, and very well acted too. Especially as they gave Hutch an outlet to be honest in his self-criticism for being "a jealous man", and then poking fun at himself for "overcorrecting a bit" in his desire for normality, only to top it all off by saying that he "loved every second of it". That kind of genuine emotion in a character, where the audience can buy in 100% to their wants and motivations, is very rare...and very rewarding.
I really liked how light hearted it was. No family member dying, no dog strangled, no deep ethical dilemma. A burger and a beer indeed.
Oh my God I was in Edinburgh on Sat in front of a NOBODY poster wondering if:
a) it was any good?
b) has the drinker reviewed it?
Watched it yesterday, strapped myself in right now for the review!
Are you the same Charles Veitch who goes around Manchester shouting with a megaphone?
I go from Charlie's video to this..... then read this!🤯😅
Is it in theaters? Never heard of it till now
@@julianalstin7245 nice
@@hewlett-packardlovecraft2297 it's ok, infrastructure collapse, no fuel, empty shelves at supermarket. Beautiful
This film had the elements of an 80s action flick: simple, effective, to the point, and FUN
Don't know if fun is the right word. Guy murders a bunch of people throughout, entertaining. Although, that seems just as bad of a thing to say
@@HC-kn2sq when the killing is unrealistic and crushing, you might have a really good time
@@HC-kn2sq You can't spell Slaughter without LAUGHTER!
"Every new movie doesn't need to reinvent the wheel and produce some revolutionary new viewing experience."
(Slams desk) *_Thank you!_* This is also my opinion on video games.
Word.
Unfortunately, as someone from the Pokemon fandom I can sadly say that my fanbase is being whiny manchildren (or womanchildren). They keep on wanting the games to go from 3D to full-open world.
@@MariOmor1 That's kinda the natural evolution of pokemon tho since it went 3D. Not that I want it to be open world personally, I was cool with sprites tbh. But the OG comment is 100% how I've felt about Pokemon for a while. As an aside, from what I've read the Pokemon fandom complained basically every time there was a new game.
@@knarftahw thank god you aren't one of those whiny ones, I've had to deal with them almost every day
@@MariOmor1 Damn really? That sucks, I stay away from the "community" of things I like and I'm glad I do cause I went down a rabbit hole with the pokemon fandom and it was pretty tismic.
May favourite line was ‘please get on the bus’ brilliant, the opposite of what everyone else would think
Wick: A skilled assasin, trained to be one of the best. Able to call in old favors from everyone he ever knew.
vs
Hutch: Never stab a man who's got nothing left to loose, because all you've done, is give him a weapon.
Not sure which one to be more terrified of pissing off TBH...
@@Reddotzebra Imagine them teaming up to fuck you up. Think God himself would forgive you if you committed suicide in that case and brought your ass to the pearly gates just to save it from those two badasses.
Wow
John Wick is just a mass murderer LoL
Nah I think the description of hutch should also be John Wick's well because hutch has a family,so..yeah,while John Wick has a dog.
This is why The Drinker is my favorite movie reviewer. He's honest and in touch with the average movie viewer and not the Hollywood elites.
I loved Nobody for all the reasons explained here. It's just a fun movie. And that's what most people want.
Well said.
Like so many beers and hamburgers, I had forgotten watching Nobody. But when recounted by 'a guy I know' the memory is welcome and warming.
I disagree with CD on this one. He always complains how Hollywood lacks new ideas (and that is true ofc)... but this movie is just a cheap, copy-paste clone.
@@albogypsy2842 watch the whole video. He actually says it's basically a clone of John Wick. Even mentioned it had the same writer and director.
@@fasfan Yeah, I guess his point is, it's a GOOD clone.
A tired dad losing his shit and going ape is a concept that needs more adaptations:
edit: Bob Odenkirk's body transformation for this role is worth looking into
He did put the work in and from the looks of it no PEDs.
Sounds like a Liam Neeson movie
The behind the scenes features on the DVD were worthwhile.
Falling down...
Bob Odenkirk gives some Bruce Willis Die Hard vibes to
Perfect review for one of the best movies of recent years. It's exactly because it's not pretentious and doesn't try to be different or modern or whatever. It's just a basic action flick done right. I loved every minute of it.
Personally, I love the fact that the main conflict of the movie actually had nothing to do with the inciting event. The people Hutch goes to war against aren't the ones that broke into his house, they didn't wrong him in some way, it was literally just a case of wrong place wrong time. Hutch was feeling like a failure, like he had no place to go in life, like he was losing his family, and loe and behold in steps the assholes. The perfect excuse to let off some steam. The best part..... you can see the moment, just as Hutch is about to walk away, where he realizes just how stupid what he is about to do is but just says FUCK IT anyway. It is just such a human and relatable moment. Who hasn't knowingly made a stupid choice at a weak moment of their life just for that instant of gratification, even while knowing how much they will regret it later?
Exactly the idea the director had. Not another revenge/vigilante story, but a guy who is terribly bored in retirement and looking for some violence just for fun.
You see something similar in the Equalizer when he starts opening and closing the door (again russian mob) before deciding to take them out. You also get the sense of detachment he has as he explains you are going to die here on the floor for no real reason, because you thought you were in control and didn't take my offer.
@@Vejitasei
"Six seconds... Not bad."
Superb film based on a superb TV series
Great point....very relatable
The scenes look like "Falling Down", "The Equalizer" and "Death Wish" all mashed together! Brilliant!
Yes! The "John Wick" comparison is pretty obvious. But i recently watched the Denzel Washington "Equalizer " and saw so many direct parallels. Anyway, all are fun, mindless entertainment that are well executed.
Yeah, and a bit of Dark Knight for flavoring.
@@hubertflores9741 I was actually referring to the Edward Woodward 1980s TV version...but it's all good...
I was also thinking of The Equalizer" "Death Wish" is another good movie that comes to mind as well as the 1st "Taken" movie. My personal favorite is "The History of Violence" but I enjoy all these films :).
100% on that. I felt that same way. Like I said, if John Wick is action informed by Asian Cinema, this film is action informed by the everyday akin to the three you have mentioned.
"Sometimes it's okay to just sit back and relax with a burger and a beer"
Dude this resonates so much with me that it's insane. It's getting *REALLY* fuckin' grating with everything trying to be the next biggest, baddest most epic thing. I've always thought that you don't need to be big and complex, you're often better off being simple but focused than complex but aimless, which is what a ton of movies and most mainstream games feel like, that they're complex and aimless, in a constant state of identity crisis where not even the creators know what the hell they're doing
Good on ya man, thanks for the shortened metaphor.
Like he said, a simple premise executed perfectly will be better than 90% of the complex shit out there
agreed people have forgotten why movies were made,they were made to distract yourself from the deep stress and struggle of normal life,rent,bills,work etc but now all were getting us "deep" lore heavy movies Wich you can't have fun with unless you watch 50 more movies and 3 tv shows to get not saying those are bad but just because those exist it doesn't make normal " generic fun movies bad because they aren't lore heavy
The same reason why people are starting to feel exhausted with Marvel movies. Because the enemy has to be this all-knowing, powerful, being that pretty much got defeated at the end of the movie. Which is not a bad thing, but doing it 3 times in a row is making you tired.
I love the comparison we see here between the fight on the bus in Nobody and the fight in Shang Chi because it highlights how poor most fight scenes are anymore, but how in Nobody you actually SEE the fighting instead of blurring. I hate that shakey csm and blurry fights are the norm now, especially in Marvel, but it looks like Nobody fixes this problem!
What do you hate most?
1) Blurry fights
2) Furry blights
3) My puns
@@Dowlphin you
Loved this movie and really hope we get a sequel. Entertaining, fun, funny, and NOT telling me I'm living my life wrong. More please.
I'm kind of conflicted on that. It could be great, like the John Wick franchise, or increasingly stupid and bad like the 'Taken' franchise. I'd be happy if we only got this one really enjoyable movie.
@@och70 Taken only really got worse cos it kept getting a lower audience rating. Wasn't 3 a 12A or something?
I'd like to give them a chance with this, see of it become another Wick. If not we always have this one.
@@WoodyNWUK Yes, I'd give them a chance to continue this storyline, as long as they kept the quality high. The bad audience ratings for 'Taken' sequels should have sent a pretty clear message - stop, these movies stink.
"Sometimes, it really is ok to just sit back with a burger and a beer" This man just summarised a beautiful, dying philosophy in just one sentence. Hats off you to you, you absolute chad :')
EDIT: HOLY BALLS, 1.8K LIKES!? Thank you guys so much!!!!
Beer is good
Can it be a wagyu beef burger with a craft dark porter?
@@grinja73 NEIN
@@revoltpower9124 - Right, NO! That's too posh already 😁 !
@@grinja73 no. Bud light and a shitty piece of meat.
It's becoming increasingly rare to see a movie that doesn't have a hint of "the message" written all over it. So, while it's a relief to finally get one, it's also sad that we have to celebrate a story done hundreds, if not thousands, of times over at this point.
But there was a hint of a message: a bunch of 'white men' being thugs on a late night bus ride? Even though they're 'Russian Gangsters', the go to bad guys of the last quarter century. It's like on a short lived series (the Exorcist TV series) I enjoyed where people on the Chicago subway train are harassed by a bunch of preppy college jocks, until the run into the girl who's got the demon inside her...needless to say, preppy jocks are pretty much the very last thing you'll find on a late night ride on the Chicago light rail.
@@jasonholt1776 Indeed! Having been on BART late at night in the SF Bay Area, I assure you the demographic is quite different, though I don't know what city 'Nobody' is supposed to be based in.
@@nickmitsialis Don't forget the poor impoverished immigrant family who had to resort to crime 'cuz they poor ): and a couple of other such subtle crap.
@@nickmitsialis But it's not "the message" that is at fault, there is nothing wrong with it.
What's wrong is that people don't propogate it to do something meaningful but show just how woke they are. They preach and call themselves great for preaching but do none of what they say and they will suck the joy out of everything to preach it and when you tell them to slow down and relax, they will call you a bigot and continue to shove it down your throat.
That was NOT the case in this movie
@@xandemar1388 Damn, I totally forgot to mention that.
The biggest difference between Nobody and John Wick is that John Wick is an almost mythological figure living in a fantastic world of secret societies and ancient traditions. I mean gold coins, codes for weapons and armor, hell they even call him Baba Yaga, the boogie man. Meanwhile, Nobody is based in a very realistic and grounded version of reality. this is reflected in the almost superhuman fight scenes in John Wick, using weapons and martial skill, versus the more brutal but realistic fights in Nobody where he uses whatever comes to hand in the most practical way possible.
It's like a typical 80's action movie pared back and without all the typical Hollywood baggage to slow it down.
An action movie with a strong male protagonist and no woke bullshit?
How could anyone have predicted that this would be a winning formula?
@@carljohan9265 Movies are meant to be placed in front of you for your consideration, not rammed down your throat. Oddly that doesn't work.
If only the final 20mins didn't feel like a separate movie became so cheesy and over the top because the rest of it was great
It honestly doesnt seem very 80s to me... it's more like film noire with an action twist and a subversive ending (for that genre). 80s action heroes rarely got beat up unless it was a dramatic injury at the climax.
@@trequor it's about the spirit
"I'm gonna fuck you up!" Best line ever.
Like a boss!
"I'm gonna FUck you up!" There is a slight up on the beginning of fuck, then he just says it. Works great!
I love the incongruity of "Give me the goddamn kitty cat bracelet, motherfucker!"
@@HerculesBallsInc yeah that's the second best.
@Fax Fax that shit to the home IP
I think that sometimes, between all the choice, we've forgotten what action movies are about.
Yeah, the plot of the movie needs to give some motivation, and the pacing and suspense of the consequences to the plot need to carry the movie...
But it's still an action movie, _i wanna see people get fucked up, _*_and i wanna see the main character wade through the blood and grime of it all._*
Nobody is a return to roots, a breath of fresh air after having been forced in a museum of modern art for oh so long.
And goddamnit, fresh air never smelled so sweet...
Museum of modern art? I’d more describe it as pedestrian movies that masquerade as art. Art films have their place and action films have their place... but the two don’t ever mix so I’m not sure what you’re saying here?
The market has your back lmao, all action movies are basically popcorn flicks. On the other hand I never get a fulfilling action movie. They're literally all burger movies and Americans won't ever understand genres aren't real things, Americans produce the most action movies, so I won't ever get one for me. They're tools. But they're not seen as such.
@@GhostWatcher2024 So you see, the thing is that I said N E V E R, not sometimes. I could get behind burger movies sometimes, but the ratio of action burger movies to non burger movies is so low I can't even remember the last time an action movie was equally about action as well as some sort of theme or message aside from the matrix.
You're painting me out to be looking for some snob grey filter French movie about a dude ranting about society while he pounds someone's ass with dual baguettes, but I'm not.
I just don't want to have to pretend I'm enjoying a paper thin barely driven character story like Bourne's or mission impossible 45.
Because if I don't pretend, and I've tried asking around, there's always some fucker who comes and tries to make a point that action movies are defined already, that there is a hard line you cannot cross and if you do it's not an action movie, and what do you know, all 50+ of them (Stopped counting after 50) were Americans.
I haven't watched a documentary or haven't read a biography since I was a literal child, so your sleights about my tastes are gonna have to find someone else. I don't even recall insulting you so what's with that?
Yeah technically genres exist but it's just a way to categorise the contents of a product in the interest of readers/viewers and their preferences. No authors goes "I'm gonna write a fantasy psychological political military fantasy thriller action horror story".
They write what they want to based on their preferences which we then categorise, but again, it's for convenience.
These movies are a dusty building that people walk out of and breath fresh air chocking that the air is so clean. That is what people do not understand that lives in a bubble.
@@BygoneT Ok, I'm not above admitting that you've lost me. What is the point you're trying to make? Simplified if you please for a dum dum like me.
This isn't my normal thing, but I watched it on this rec. And I have to say, it made me happy just on how well made it was. Such as the creative use of edits to show Hutch's boring routine, or the rather beautiful way in which the destruction of the Russian boss's place was filmed. I also enjoyed the dad and brother pitching in. And yes, it was nice to see the wife being sensible - that did a lot in helping to show that they do have a loving and trusting relationship.
The director of Nobody also did the underrated insane action masterpiece Hardcore Henry.
And lots of gread music videos, too.
Fucking awesome!!!!
"criminally underrated", I'd say.
wait ? really ?
no way dude! also i saw Hardcore Henry and i goddamn loved it !
I went into Hardcore Henry expecting a piece of trash to make fun of - instead I got thoroughly entertained!
"I hope these assholes like hospital food" was the moment Nobody completely won me over.
That Sinatra music.
@@HerculesBallsInc LET IT BE MEEEEE, LET IT BE MEEEEE.....
@@HerculesBallsInc Scene was an instant classic.
My GF calls these types of films 'Mindless Action' and we love them for when we just want to put something on that we don't really need to put much thought into and enjoy the ride.
🙄🙄🙄 females...
@@IcyBrown most incel thing ive heard today
If it's fun, why bother?
@@chefchildbeater2900 Gay
@@acrayon3699 im notoriously homophobic
My favourite part about the Hutch taking real damage throughout the movie is that starting with the fight on the bus you can tell he's in it to win it but he's also a little sluggish. Then as the movie progresses you can see him having less and less difficulty.
"You brought a lot of shotguns!"
"You brought a lot of Russians!"
Best line in this movie!! 🤣😂
Yeh, I love Christopher Lloyd.
I find it interesting that Russians are now viewed as acceptable proxies for wholesale slaughter. Poor Nazi's and zombies are not getting the attention they used to.
Oh Yeah!
I was thinking "Why has not The Drinker mentioned the things like this?" Then I thought, "Why spoil the fun?"
@@Kyle-sr6jm Nazis and zombies are overused af when it comes to enemies.
Bob Odenkirk has to be one of the best surprise action heroes ever
What about Liam Neeson? Although he's a taller and more menacing guy, who would have thought about a 60+ year old guy kicking ass.
@@jospi2 There seems to be this tendency these days that many actors make a name for themselves in this genre in the later part (though it depends on what you personally call "later part", I mean 40 onwards) of their lives. Personally I prefer Odenkirk simply because he wasn't really known to me at all. I'd seen Neeson plenty of times long before he made a career with movies like Taken so I already knew what he was capable of as an actor. That doesn't take away from his capabilities, Liam is terrific at what he does. On the other hand, I think it was Nobody where I saw Odenkirk for the first time and he gave me a great first impression. If that makes sense
For once a "nah it'll be fine" the drinker appreciates
Yes, it was such a refreshing movie.
Starting slow, picking up pace and accelerating on and on.
What a amazing and awesome movie.
Loved it throughout.
I watched Nobody back in April and I really liked it.
I watched Nobody a second time with my buddy, and he really liked it.
I watched your review of Nobody and liked that, too.
It should be noted that I generally hate everything, so all of the above is high praise.
Snap
What platform is it on
Comment of the Month, man. Year, maybe.
I read your comment and liked it.
I didn't read your comment to a buddy, but I commented on it.
That's all.
Hope you liked it.
Lmaoooooo
Imagine a James Bond film Written by these guys it would probably be amazing
I don't know if they are capable of writing romance/sexuality which is an integral part of bond that's been abandoned in recent years due to jleft feminism in media. Action is fantastic but the the subtlety of bond I feel like would be lost on them and we'd just wind up with John wick working at MI6.
@@virtueofabsolution7641 I'll take a poor-average attempt over no attempt at all.
@@virtueofabsolution7641 can't be worse than no time to die
I'd watch it. It'd be better than Phoebe Waller Bridge cutting Bond's balls off...
@@virtueofabsolution7641 I mean I’d argue the Craig Bond is just Bourne but with an English accent
I watched this with my parents. The old folks loved it.
You have cool parents.
Old folks, how old were they?
@@rc.... Late 40’s. They aren’t literally “old folks”. Where I’m from, “the old folks” just refers to someone’s parents.
I like that the makers of John Wick basicly had the skeleton of a “they pulled me back in” story and knew they could dress it up in stylish suits and secret societies or they could toss a plaid shirt on it with some mundane accounting and they just decided to make them both.
Old Man Christopher Lloyd weilding a shotgun like a boss:
Great Scott
I mean Doc Brown spent some time in the West so a man’s got to learn to shoot.
This is heavy!
Loved it
@@ABQSentinel
Why? Is there something wrong with the Earth's gravitational pull?
Yeah but that shot only comes out at 88MPH
I work 10 hours a day, and when I come back home, I want to be spoiled with a movie packed with simple action thriller with a lot of kickass fights. That's it.
“I’m willing to bet, that he Knows a guy that knows a guy.”
That knows another guy. (Mike, Victor, Gus).
He has a certain set of skills
Who knows the number of Liam Neeson.And the expandables
This movie reminded me a lot of Shoot 'Em Up, another unapologetically straightforward action movie with Clive Owen - I loved that movie since it came out, as it didn't pretend to be anything that it wasn't, and Nobody kept up that tradition. Bonus points for having Bob Odenkirk.
Also noteworthy is the director, who did ‘Hardcore Henry’. The man knows how to frame an action sequence.
I love Hardcore Henry, a very underrated movie.
@@fredbloggs8072 was a good romp. I can’t watch it again because FPSes make me throw up, but it was a damn good one-off.
And that Weeknd’s music video.
His name is Ilya Naishuller, and he also has a rock band called Biting Elbows. Try that for some sick drumlines and decent guitar sound.
@@МихаилПрозоров-ц8ф - ‘Bad Mother****er’ is on my playlist. Got me through many a tired workday. Awesome video, too. Like I said, the man knows how to frame an action sequence.
My only problem with this movie is I cannot tell if I love it because it is a genuinely good movie (for what it is) or hollywood (hell, all modern entertainment) has lowered my expectations so far that anything with a hint of conscious writing looks oscar worthy (you know, back when that fucking meant something).
Love it anyway. Time enough to feel bad about it later.
Personally, I think this movie would still have held up well in an era when Hollywood was still regularly turning out fun and/or well written movies.
Or just enjoy it bud for what it is 👊🏼
Well, it's good for a fun bit of cinema, not something profound. Gets the pass as a decent action movie - fight scenes feel real but also fun, what drama there is adds to it rather than detracting from the main point (it being an action flick), and it's genuinely funny when it tries to be so.
I tried to analyze why I love this film. It's just lightning in a bottle. Every needle drop is amazing. Every expression on every characters face says something. Every conversation moved the story along, with just a few lines exchanged.
Just the look Hutch's face saying "You, too, Old Timer" is worth the price of a ticket. Inspired casting with RZA and Christopher Lloyd. Amazing editing.
Too bad True Lies missed an important plot twist and didn't add a kitty cat bracelet to the mix.
Got to love how people keep dying while he's trying to tell them his backstory.
That was hillarious!! 😅
a movie like this goes great with a burger and a beer, I remember when it came out, I was jumping out of my seat and hollering like a madman. Welllllllll DONE
This movie was actually really good. As someone who is sick of the usual action plots, this one surprised me despite that
It was still totally ridiculous and unbelievable
But Hollywood's gotta Hollywood.
Cringeworthy!
When John wick ain't available, you better call saul.
I know it's overdone but I just had to.
Damn it, I am late for this joke
You did the right thing.
If it's overdone then I'm out of the loop cause this is the first I've heard it. And I approve.
Bob Odenkirk is one of the best actors we've got right now. Glad to see he is getting the recognition he deserves. He put a lot of work in for this role and im happy to hear it paid off
Underrated imo so I agree fully
I just love the satirical take of this movie towards movies cliche plot points. Its almost a parody movie but its still being played completely straight, from yelling "Really? The bracelet is the inciting incedent?" to just laughing my ass off during the bus fight scene.
"A simple idea executed well" is exactly how I would describe Mad Max Fury Road as well. It's straight up simple, just 2 hours of bad guys chasing good guys through the desert.
And the never-ending attempt to turn Charlize Theron into an action hero property.
@@dingfeldersmurfalot4560 lol right??!!
@@dingfeldersmurfalot4560 - The best part: it failed. Even with Tom Hardy doing his best at NOT being Mad Max by being mute (probably a good thing since he can't talk Aussie for shit) and obtuse, she still failed to carry the plot. So much was wrong with the film, but I still liked it.
I knew it Lmao this clowns misogynist fans will make it about Charlize Theron when I read the original comment
Fury Road was woke
Wife knew about his background, why she listened to him when things got serious. Another confirmation is the ending scene when they are looking for a new house.
I don't think she fully knew. When she emerges from the basement, you can tell she's terrified.
@@DoomRulz I will rewatch the movie again. But to my understanding, which might be wrong, is that the wife knew.
I believe thats the underlying reason why the marriage got stale, you might even call it boring.
Also scene, when he got home bloody. SHe didnt say much, just took care of his wounds. (memory is bit stale though).
@@Wenturi you're correct my good fellow. I meant, I don't think she knew the full extent of what he did, or what he's capable of.
Regardless of whether she knew or not, it was still refreshing to see because by today's film standards it doesn't matter if the guy is a goddamn superhero, a woman will not just be told what to do. She would have to give him backtalk, do it her way - the better way and have her moment to shine.
She wouldn't have known for sure, but she'd know enough and suspect more.
While the CIA has a thing about secrecy, she would know he's ex-military (those guys almost always are), she would notice there were a lot of things he would't tell her about -- mysterious phone calls, sudden absences, his surprising shift from regular military to "job I'm not allowed to name".
She would know the man she originally met had the demeanor of an experienced warrior, and she's probably seen his dangerous side pop out a few times. Unless she's an idiot, she knows he's NOT a regular guy.
back when i saw the first john wick, i just noticed how the movie was filling a weird hole of simple, gritty action movies that has been left in the entertainment industry for more than a decade.
it reminded me how through the 80's and 90's there was this entire genre of action movies with stallone, schwarznegger, bruce willis and similar action movie stars who youve rarely seen in anything else. the last one of that generation was probably statham.
then this whole genre kindof just vanished when these actors got old, and its nice to at least somewhat see it reignite with john wick and nobody, and i hope they keep it going with some new actors too to fill those shoes.
Ever watch “shoot em’ up”
Well said, agree.
@@bonnevillebagger9147 Yes, love that movie! Wasn’t it released over ten years ago?
@@bonnevillebagger9147 no, but ill look into it. the only other action movie in recent times that stood out for me was hardcore henry.
@@Stone7C1 “guns akimbo” had its moments as well.
This movie genuinely taught me something: if you're in a very dire situation and don't have a weapon available, ANYTHING can be turned into a weapon. The amount of creativity involving what Odenkirk's character uses as a weapon in any given moment is off the charts!
I've heard that they're interested in establishing Nobody as being in the same universe as John Wick, but I think they've also said that they didn't want to do any traditional crossovers or anything, maybe just like an easter egg where the walk by each other or something.
Either way, Odenkirk is one of my favourites, so seeing him in this role was absolutely fantastic, hope we get more!
"one of the great things about the world today is strip clubs" is probably the best critical drinker quote
It ain't a critical drinker video without tatiana
To be fair
To be fair🎶
To be fair🎵
When havent we had the shiny cousin of the worlds oldest profession.
Hunter Biden agrees.
Followed by the obnoxiously loud beep
@@agnez112 shut up
Perfect analysis! One the best “burger n’ beer” movies I’ve seen in some time! Seen with my favorite movie partner of the past eight or nine years, my now 21 year old daughter. Her take on it? “You always pick the best movies, dad.”
Man , oh man , just finished watching it after your recommendation , and it's epic . Thank you.
Hutch's wife knew from the start who he was. I thought that was a neat twist on the old trope.
I really enjoyed this movie because it had a slightly different spin on the old trope of tired and retired action hero, because Hutch was just soo excited to get back into the action. He was not the usual reluctant hero, he wanted to fight because he enjoys the fighting and killing. Where Wick, and other action heros, did not want to come back.
Where's she's stitching up his knife injury from the bus did indicate that she knows something about his former life. And I thought where that lead to tearing down the pillow wall in the bed meant she missed that man too. There was definetly more there to build on or explore in a sequel which I'd like to see.
@@lordcarnorjax8599 for sure, i was not sure if the pillow wall was a sign of a failing marriage or because of some old ptsd from his past. Sometimes when old soliders wake from nightmares they will engage any human they see and if he can see her he has a moment to snap out of it before he harms his wife.
Either way she was super chill about patching him up and def knew that he had a violent past.
@@lordcarnorjax8599 I haven't seen the film yet and I'm also hardly a film analyst or psychologist; what you just described though sounds like a wife who is relieved to have a manly man back in the house...remember the "chicks dig scars" trope? If that's the case then that's even more interesting, as it's a big contradiction to everything Hollywood currently stands for (or alternatively they want to get the film into China and have to get it past the effeminate men censors).
@@deanchur I think her getting her manly man back is part of it. It's also that the guy she married is back too. Also she does follow his instructions later in the movie to run with the kids which again goes against current Hollywood. A lot of their relationship is implied, it's obvious that she knows something about his past but we don't know how much. On the surface the movie is quite simple but there's a bunch of stuff there that's very much "show and don't tell". It's a really good movie and Christopher Lloyd steals just about every scene he's in, well worth a watch. Deserves a sequel.
Just watched Nobody based on this review. Incredibly gory and highly implausible on so damn many levels, but I really enjoyed it. It's all played completely straight, but there's loads of very dark humour too. A good example of that is the use of the daughter's (supposedly) stolen "kitty-cat bracelet" as the MacGuffin. That has to be a reference to John Wick.
Fucking love how it was just under the couch the whole time. Meaning the entire MacGuffin was just an empty excuse for him to start going postal, even if he didn't know it, making fun of the idea of a MacGuffin as we really didn't need much to get invested since watching well executed action scenes is always going to be fun.
I recommend you watch Hardcore Henry, both have the same director but Hardcore Henry is like a FPS
I loved Nobody, especially the Christopher Lloyd parts.
Great Scott, he's like 200 years old!
i loved the "tv's too loud" scene. that was both funny and badass.
That guy was old before i was born.
Same here. The way he laughed after firing a nasty volley in the final shootout really got me cackling.
i had almost forgotten about him until this movie. was wondering if he had been in anything for awhile. then this comes out and reminds you why he is awesome
This is one of those comfort films that I can watch whenever I need distraction, entertainment, and zero thought. Odenkirk is a revelation in this.
I enjoyed this movie so much that I actually bought it on digital, instead of simply pirating it as I do with most of Hollywood's drivel (yes, pirating. I do it, and I'm not ashamed of it. Hollywood has been fucking the public over for decades, with hypocrisy, virtue signaling, and half baked sequels). I'll happily support the efforts that deserve it. But I refuse to reward mediocrity.
Not to sound like a weenie but if they're not worth your money are they even worth your time? Call me a pretentious d-bag but I stopped watching most new movies and instead just old movies, lots of classics to catch up on.
Also if you haven't seen it watch 12 Angry Men from the 50's. It's in the top 5 on IMDB and even though it's a black and white movie from 100 years ago it is such a wonderful movie. I watch it annually, never gets old.
Yeah, pirating movies is kinda counterproductive. 2 hours of your time is worth way more than the price you pay for a digital movie.
@@Roflcrabs I rarely have time to watch movies most of the time... and yeah, I've got my favorites as well, but pirating movies is as simple as a couple of clicks. I'll check out whatever is new, and if it's worthwhile, I'll happily support it. The point of what I do is to separate the few diamonds from the rest of the dirt. I *WANT* to support and encourage good film making, as well as other forms of media like games, literature, music, etc, while discouraging the crap from growing. By pirating everything first, I get a pretty good idea of the quality of a product before committing my wallet to it. There are quite a few gems out there still being made today, it's just hard to pick them out from all the rest of the crap. That's why I advocate for piracy. The scene truly is the definition of a double edged sword- used responsibly, it can encourage growth and quality, used irresponsibly, it's just stealing. A lot of people just use it to steal free shit. Me? I use it to evaluate quality.
Anything is worth a couple of clicks and a few minutes of my time... that's nothing. But is it worth my money and commitment to follow through to the end? That's the question.
@@shmekelfreckles8157 it takes literally two to five clicks to pirate anything... two hours? What, are you breaking into the studio and taking a physical copy or something? I put more time and effort into taking a healthy shit than I do into finding and downloading pirated movies and shows. Idk how you're doing it, but it's the wrong way, apparently.
Sounds similar to "A history of violence" That started off with a harmless dad and kept getting more and more brutal. That was a great film.
yes!
Ironically, that film wasn't that violent
That was a much better film.
You know he is a bad ass when a white collar guy can do pull up
@@MrChintaro both are different, a drama film and an action film, both great in their genre
Chris Lloyd was great in it. Good to see him doing more than live-action Rick And Morty shorts...
Connie is post wall and therefor no man is punching above his weight having her for a wife.
My mom loves this movie. She loves that it's some old average guy who just kicks ass and doesn't take crap from anyone.
I will watch this movie on the strength of your recommendation alone. Frankly, your opinion on media such as this is worth more than those of all of the so-called "professional reviewers" put together. Thanks for another great video, Drinker.
Well said, Drinker. For me, the movie can be summed up in one word: "Fun!" The humor interspersed throughout was awesome too. Like when he is taking cover in his own factory and he uses his hand to wipe away the number of days since the last injury after killing a dozen men. Great stuff!!
I gotta say. This movie was like a breath of fresh air. It was "mindless" (more on that later) gun and fun.
I'm a straight Asian male, born in the 80s, and constantly on the receiving end of criticisms, hypocrisy and society's love of all things feminism. We've gone from liberating women during the last century to castigating men for being born with a different set of genitals. And being ethnically Han-Chinese these days--let me assure you my fellow gentlemen, it's not been easy what with Covid and all. Americans don't like me. Chinese don't either. And women's groups -- well, they're pretty all inclusive in their dislike.
I work and I do my best to play by the rules, but lately, I've found that bending the rules essentially behaving in almost exactly the way contrary to what was "taught" to us throughout the 80s and 90s earns me more respect than what was shoved down our throats by warped thinking of certain groups that shall remain somewhat cloaked. The hypocrisy of it all is what gets me the most. You point out the logic of double standards and you immediately get labeled some anti-progressive dinosaur. Yet through the fog it is clear, society wants men to act like men. This doesn't men jerks: it means men who don't give a damn about what other people think. That -- to me -- is real courage.
What I'm getting at is that men have been, for at least a few generations, been made the butt of jokes and generally forced to suffer. And we've been discouraged to cultivate masculine thinking or behavior.
I'm an intellectual -- I'd like to think -- but there's a reason why films like Nobody or shows like Breaking Bad resonate so much with the audience, particularly men. We're angry. And we've been bottling it up inside because we're culturally set towards stoicism. So we take the whining, the literal slaps, as well as both oral and physical battery of the world. Because that's what "men" do.
This film, was catharsis. Humans don't like to admit it in polite company, but few things are as pleasant as revenge. I think a few us live vicariously through the characters on the screen. Hutch? He's the everyman. Except the everyman cannot live his fantasy of being skilled in CQC and taking down a huge Russian mafia group. Movies like this are, for the most part, wish-fulfillment for men.
It's psychological. I hope to see a sequel or two of this film later on, but I sure hope they don't franchise this thing into oblivion. The cynic in me says that's in the pipeline, though. We'll see.
You need to blog, my friend
Anybody who hates you for a trait you have no control over is an idiot.
I was hearing this about Asians of all stripes getting treated poorly off and on by a now former friend of mine who lives on the west coast.
Funny... all her anecdotes about it (they weren't even Asian) seemed to be happening in large cities.
Where I live, bro... nobodying f-ing cares.
@@beforethesoap4840 I’ve been thinking about that. I’m a lawyer, but let me tell you-if you don’t spout the acceptable political narrative of the day, you’re professionally a dead man.
@@jt4369 I know, so you should use a pseudonym. Send me a link when you're set up!
@@beforethesoap4840 reach out to me. I’m setting up a TH-cam but I’m trying to set up damage control.