Movie Review: Nobody (2021)
Synopsis: After years of working as an "auditor" and killing people on behalf of multiple government agencies, Hutch Mansell has retired and is attempting to live an ordinary life as an accountant, husband and father. However, a home break-in sets off a series of events that awakens his violent side, and Hutch finds himself in a feud with a Russian mobster that increasingly grows more violent.
Who's in it? The movie stars Bob Odenkirk, Aleksey Serebryakov, Connie Nielson, Christopher Lloyd and Colin Salmon.
Review: When my wife and I recently came across Nobody 2, we realized we never saw the first film and made sure to add it to our library so we could correct that. We finally watched Nobody last night and both enjoyed it.
I think the thing I found I liked most about this film was how there was a good mix of comedy, but I could still describe it as an action thriller. That isn't always a combination that works in films like this. Some end up becoming too goofy while others just miss on the jokes entirely. This movie finds a nice balance; it's a serious film for the most part but is funny enough to keep it lighthearted.
I also liked how the movie didn't force feed Hutch's (Odenkirk) backstory all at once and instead filled in the details as the movie progressed, including Hutch telling his story himself when talking to people he fatally injured as they were dying. It left just enough mystery about his character to keep him from becoming too predictable.
The fight scenes in the movie are a bit over the top, especially the final battle, but it is easy to forgive that because they are also very entertaining. Plus, while Hutch did have enough plot armor to help him survive impossible-to-survive situations, there was at least an attempt at realism by showing the toll the fights were taking on his body.
The movie does have some flaws. For one, one of the most interesting villain characters, Pavel (Araya Mengesha) is killed way too easily, especially after the build-up he was given.
I was also left a bit confused by how much Hutch's wife, Becca (Nielsen) knew about his past because, while the movie makes it seem like he's been keeping everything a secret from her, there are also times, like when she is unquestionably cleaning up his wounds after his first fight, that make it seem as though she might at least have some basic idea. Maybe it would have helped to have had a flashback that explained how he landed her in the first place, especially with the dull, loser-like personality he adopted.
Final Opinion: It's a fun, entertaining movie that I thought was both exciting and funny. I definitely want to see the sequel and can only hope it's at least close to being as good.
My Grade: A
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Here are some reviews of other movies with secret agents or assassins trying to live a normal life:
Movie Review: Back in Action (2025)
Movie Review: Role Play (2023)
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