From the writer of John Wick (2014), Derek Kolstad; action/crime/thriller Nobody is a movie that has some notable scenes. Yet, overall… unpopular opinion warning… I didn’t find it as good/fun as John Wick. Instead, Nobody felt more like a John Wick ‘spinoff.’ Only it’s less cool, less stylish, less fun, and unfortunately a lesser story.
Even with the moments I felt stood out most, specifically the opening song, the brief but cool scene involving Bob Odenkirk’s character’s seated father, and the dialogue plus set-up during the all-important meeting at the Russian club, Nobody still had me feeling far from satisfied.
Director Ilya Naishuller’s vengeance story about a man who is forced to return to his past dangerous activities isn’t exactly new. Furthermore, the way the story is written/delivered didn’t leave me feeling emotionally connected enough to all that was happening. I’d hoped that once the fight sequences began, at least they would be so cool and fun – the way much of John Wick is. I was wrong.
Watch Nobody if you’re curious. It looks like a lot of people enjoyed it. Just don’t be surprised if you like John Wick more. I consider Keanu Reeves’s movie to be more impressive in every way that matters… to me.
Happy Film Loving
G
For me it fits between A history of Violence and John Wick; and I agree, the other two films do it better.
I love A History of Violence! And I wouldn’t mind watching it again someday soon.
what a shame, I love John Wick and Bob Odenkirk so was hoping for good things. . .
I really wanted to love it too! Yet, I couldn’t deny how empty it all felt by the end. But since many people seem to have enjoyed it, it might be worth giving it a try, unless you’ve encountered similar reactions to mine.
We feel the same.. I feel like Odenkirk was terribly mis-cast as well. I never believed it and that’s the point of these fillms, making it entertaining so I do.. ha!