In Nobody, family man Hutch Mansell (Better Call Saul's Bob Odenkirk) is hitting a rut in his marriage, his job, and in general. His home is invaded and this leads to a series of events that awaken something dormant in Hutch, something from a secret and violent past.
This was written by Derek Kolstad who wrote the John Wick movies. This is Wick if he had a family and the story took itself a little less seriously and had a little more fun. Really, the basic plot point has several points of similarity to the first Wick film. However, the movie is entertaining enough that I really didn't mind.
Nobody is just well done. The editing and pacing are smooth. The story offers a fun cast of characters, dialogue, and events. Course, this is an action film above all else and it really delivers here. (Though if you like fighting, but if you aren't a fan of excessive gore, there is one bloody scene that might be a bit much.)
It's Odenkirk's performance that helps make the film. It's weird the trajectory his career has taken. For decades he was known as a comedian, then Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul came and now he's an action star, and he completely manages to pull it off despite being in his late fifties.
The villain, Russian gangster Yulian Kuznetsov, may not be the most distinct villain, but he is fleshed out and pretty entertaining at times. Christopher Lloyd plays Hutch's father and it's just nice to see the guy in anything these days, he so rarely pops up.
If there are any criticisms, the family themselves could've had more development. They're mostly just serve as the impetus for Mansell's actions. But, that's a quibble.
Overall, this was a blast. If you enjoyed the John Wick films, you'll like this.
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