Workaholic assassin Hutch Mansell takes his family on a much-needed vacation to the small tourist town of Plummerville. However, he soon finds himself in the crosshairs of a corrupt theme-park operator, a shady sheriff, and a bloodthirsty crime boss.
Director: Timo Tjahjanto
Cast: Bob Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen, RZA, Colin Salmon, Gage Munroe, Paisley Cadorath, Christopher Lloyd, John Ortiz, Colin Hanks, Sharon Stone
Release Date: August 15, 2025
Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller
Rated R for strong bloody violence, and language throughout.
Runtime: 1h 29m
Review:
Nobody 2 is a straightforward sequel that focuses on what made the first one fun and turns it up to an almost cartoonish level of incredibly fun action which is all anchored by Bob Odenkirk central performance. Timo Tjahjanto takes the reins behind the camera and proves more than capable of delivering the over-the-top action that the first film delivered. There are fits of frenzy as he delivers a pair of particularly impressive set pieces, one on a boat and the water park finale, that are as nonsensical as they are enjoyable. You get the sense that Tjahjanto is just itching to bust out the next action sequence during some of the more plot driven moments. Those expecting the characters to get fleshed out more in this entry might be left a little disappointed since the film moves at a breakneck pace. Odenkirk is still incredibly fun as the workaholic middle aged assassin who is desperately in need of a break. He manages to balance his character's duel sided personality which makes it mostly believable that he's a family man and incredibly lethal side at the same time. He does get some small scenes with Connie Nielsen that gives her a tad more to do this go round but she still feels woefully underused. Likewise, Christopher Lloyd and RZA pop in and out of the story periodically with both getting their big moment which is great but you are left wishing they had a bit more time to work with. Newcomers, Sharon Stone, John Ortiz and Colin Hanks are also shuffled on and off screen so quickly that they really don't make much of an impact. Sharon Stone does manage to chew up every scene she's in with impressive gusto but the film never takes full advantage of her. It all keeps Nobody 2 from being better than the original but still more than fun enough for fans of that film.
B+
