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.  

Watchable Wish Fulfillment/Revange Action Thriller with Its Tongue in Its Cheek - Nobody review by PV

I usually hate shoot-em-up Action Movies, and the writer of this wrote the John Wick ones which I avoid.

However, loving Breaking Bad (which this resembles, and The Americans), I watched for the BETTER CALL SAUL main actor. I am glad I did.

There are some laugh-out-loud moments in the dialogue and actually the whole thing plays as a satire on the whole action movie genre, which I like.

Cartoon character violence veers into superhero computer game or Marvel territory BUT it does not matter - for a movie this entertaining.

Realistic and plausible? NAH! Just silly but fun.

Great Friday Night viewing. 4 stars

But just one little question: WHY CAN WOMEN NOT PUT THE BINS/TRASH OUT? Do women lack arms or legs? Are they unable to carry bags and walk? Odd that, as so many seem to carry tonnes of shopping when they have been out buying clothes, especially if a man is paying LOL. We need gender equality. That means women taking the backbags out on bin day. Go on, sisters, you know you can...

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.