Rent Nobody (2021)

Fun Filled Action - Nobody review by GI

Here's a full-on gutsy action film that is fun filled, fast paced, brutal and bloody and manages to be firmly tongue-in-cheek. Starring Bob Odenkirk who made his name in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, he's perfect as Hutch, a put upon everyman who lives a mundane, suburban life with his family, although his marriage to Becca (Connie Nielsen) has gone somewhat stale. One night they are broken into by two hapless burglars and Hutch avoids an opportunity to get the drop on them making him a big disappointment to his son. Later when his daughter finds the thieves have taken her 'kitty' bracelet Hutch decides to go and find it. What no-one realises is the events have awoken in Hutch a dark past that will unleash a maelstrom of violence. Thematically and narratively similar to John Wick (2014) - both films share the same screenwriter - this works mainly because Odenkirk really gets across the 'nobody special' persona intregal to the story. He's a totally average sort of guy, both physically and emotionally, so when he reveals his true self it's a real humdinger of a surprise. Most of all this a film that simply entertains throughout, the action scenes are great and the film avoids cliché making it a constant surprise. Just for the sheer fun of it this is a film to sit back and just enjoy.

Surprisingly excellent. - Nobody review by AN

Pleasantly surprised by this zingy (and very gnarly) action film. Odenkirk does much more than just a Liam Neeson impression here and is assisted by some really imaginative action choreography. I found it more satisfying and rewarding than recent fan favourites (looking at you John Wick 3) and in the end it left me wanting much more. It isn't often that you get to the end of an exhausting action flick like this and feel like you would really LOVE to see a sequel! As long as he finishes Better Call Saul first...

One of the best films of 2021. - Nobody review by LR

I absolutely loved this film! We all have moments in our lives which we can relate to in this amazing film! Rumours of a Nobody / John Wick crossover will be amazing! Highly recommended.  

Bish bash bosh - Nobody review by RH

This is a deeply reactionary film. Impossible to suspend belief when this extremely uninteresting man becomes an unstoppable killing machine. Dreadful script full of cliche and one dimensional characters. The final scene with wife giving tacit support for husbands joy of killing is a hoot.  A revenge movie as a product of Trumps America. 

Nobody: a black comedy? - Nobody review by SG

This film stands out somewhat from the rest of 2021's dire crop of releases. Yes, it's somewhat predictable and clichéd, but if viewed as a black comedy, then it pulls its weight. Thankfully, the CGI doesn't intrude, but there is plenty of gore. Giving it 4 stars (but in the context of 2021's crop of Covid torpefied Hollywood output).

Bloody Brilliant! - Nobody review by Mc

It long time since I have enjoyed a movie so much. Pure escapism in a mad decent into non stop hilarious violence. It WILL be viewed again on numerous occasions. Similar to John Wick in a way. The Russian is the baddie as always now.

Despite the inspired casting of Bob Odenkirk, this just doesn't work on any level - Nobody review by TB

After the huge success of the John Wick films, there was always going to be the case of where to go next. The idea of an older assassin being forced to come out of retirement despite not wanting to is one of the oldest cinematic scenarios.

There is some genius behind the casting of Bob Odenkirk. After roles such as Saul Goodman in Breaking Bad, this was totally against-type and could have worked really well. And one of the only positives in this film is that Odenkirk is good in the role. It is clear he has spent a lot of time and worked really hard with the stunts to make everything seem believable.

But that's pretty much where the good stuff ends. Despite the pedigree of talent behind the camera, the whole film felt disjointed, slow and, worst of all, boring. The action scenes didn't sit well within the film and the final showdown was just a damn squib. Hutch's backstory was just the latest in cliché 101 characters.

A sequel has been announced, but not something which I'll be clamouring to see, which is a shame considering what this film could have been.