Directed by David Leitch
By Peter
This summer’s blockbuster has arrived, combining action, adventure, mystery, and romance in one thrilling package. “The Fall Guy” is a crowd-pleaser with something for everyone, offering a joyride for movie lovers and a thrilling tribute to stunt performers.
Ryan Gosling stars as Colt Seavers, a stuntman who makes high-risk stunts look effortlessly cool. Colt doubled for the egotistical star movie star, Tom Ryder (Aaron Taylor-Johnson). When Tom’s vanity led him to demand an extreme stunt, Colt took a real fall and broke his back. Depressed and in pain, Colt left show business, along with his film-director girlfriend, Jody Moreno (Emily Blunt).
After his lengthy recovery, Colt avoids stunt work and instead works as a valet at a local restaurant. That changes when he gets a call from top movie producer Gail Meyer (Hannah Waddingham), who needs him back on set in Australia for a film directed by his ex-girlfriend, Jody.
Hoping to rekindle his relationship with Jody, Colt returns to the set and surprises her by performing an incredible stunt. Although Jody is initially unhappy to see Colt, their chemistry reignites. However, Gail reveals that Tom, the film’s lead star, has gone missing. She asks Colt, who knows Tom well, to find him discreetly to avoid negative publicity and a production shutdown.
Colt embarks on a mission to track down Tom, only to encounter dangerous criminals. His stunt skills prove invaluable as he navigates this perilous journey. The plot thickens when a dead body is found in an ice-filled bathtub, tying Colt to a larger mystery and conspiracy.
The film’s soundtrack, featuring composer Dominic Lewis, includes a cover of KISS’ “I Was Made for Lovin’ You” by YUNGBLUD and Blake Shelton’s rendition of Lee Major’s “Unknown Stuntman.” The soundtrack is available on vinyl and CD from Mutant Records.
“The Fall Guy” is a visually stunning film, available on Blu-Ray, 4k Ultra and DVD. Stay through the credits for unexpected cameos, extended cuts, and gag reels. This summer blockbuster is a must-watch, offering no-brainer eye candy for everyone.
BONUS FEATURES:
EXTENDED CUT – An extended cut of the film with 20 minutes of additional footage featuring more action, more laughs and more stunts.
GAG REEL
ALTERNATE TAKES
STUNTS ON STUNTS: BREAKING DOWN THE ACTION – Five breathtaking breakdowns detail the meticulous designs, careful preparation, and astonishing execution that goes into pulling off the film’s death-defying stunts.
CITY TRUCK JUMP / SIDEWINDER – Grip the wheel with stunt driver Logan Holladay, who provides a first-person view of an incredible stunt that launches a truck onto a crowded city street.
GARBAGE BIN – Speed across Sydney’s Harbour Bridge while watching Ryan Gosling and the stunt performers surf on a skidding door, trade punches in a spinning bin, and wrestle with an attack dog.
BOAT CHASE – Blast back to the past with a classic boat jump stunt, no green screen required, complete with an awesome explosion that lights up the water around the iconic Sydney Opera House.
CAR JUMP – Prepare for possibly the film’s most dangerous stunt: a bomb-blasting ride in a tricked-out vehicle that leads into a heart-stopping jump across an enormous expanse.
HIGH FALL – Troy Brown, the son of legendary stunt performer Bob Brown, follows in his father’s footsteps with a high fall off a helicopter like only their family can deliver.
MAKING A META MASTERPIECE – THE FALL GUY’s filmmaking team and all-star cast take you behind the scenes in Australia for an insider’s look into the creativity and camaraderie that turns the original TV series into a thrilling new movie.
HOW TO BREAK A WORLD RECORD – Cheer along with the crew as driving double Logan Holladay and the stunt team craft a cannon roll crash that breaks a Guinness World Record.
NIGHTCLUB MAYHEM – Fight coordinator Sunny Sun and stunt double Justin Eaton venture behind the camera to choreograph a bottle-breaking battle between Colt Seavers and Doone’s goons.
THE ART OF DOUBLING – Meet stunt double Ben Jenkin, a man willing to be set on fire, hit by a car, and take risks with Ryan Gosling to collectively make a single character look cool.
MAKING METALSTORM – Cowboys collide with aliens in this look at the creation of METALSTORM, THE FALL GUY’s film within the film.
FALLING FOR THE FALL GUY WITH BOB REESE – Professional parkour athlete and influencer Bob Reese recreates stunts from the movie, including a scissor-lift dive, Kong vault, and heart-stopping high fall.
FEATURE COMMENTARY with Director/Producer David Leitch and Producer Kelly McCormick [Available on both theatrical and extended cuts]
