After a stunt-filled promotional tour, The Fallout finally hits theaters on Friday, May 3. Its debut wasn't as big as expected as it ushers in the summer movie season, but the positive reviews are already rolling in. Romantic comedy starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt. On X (formerly Twitter), moviegoers have been sharing their experiences, with many calling it the best movie of 2024 so far.
"The Fall Guy" stars Ryan Gosling as Colt Silvers, a Hollywood stuntman whose career and relationship with his dream girl, aspiring director Jody Moreno (Emily... Blunt)'s relationship derailed after a horrific on-set accident. When he gets the chance to bring them both back, he becomes embroiled in a high-stakes conspiracy that must be solved. Audiences have enjoyed the ride, and the film currently has an audience score of 87% on Rotten Tomatoes and a freshness score of 83% on Tomatometer.
theater experience
This stunt-filled film was made for the big screen, and after attending the press conference, I can confirm that it's going to be a phenomenal screening. Other viewers agreed, including actor and director Stephen Ford. "If you want more original summer blockbusters, I implore you to go see 'The Fall Guy' in theaters this year and have the absolute best time," he tweeted.
Many fans expressed how much fun they had watching the film in theaters. "Honestly one of the best movie experiences I've had in a long time," one wrote. Another called it "the reason you want to see a movie in a theater."
Director David Leitch is a stuntman himself, and Gosling called "The Fall Guy" "a love letter to the stunt community." Many fans think so too, praising the action elements. Their review called the stunt "jaw-dropping" and "god-worthy."
go all out
"The Fall Guy" is more than just an action movie. As mentioned above, this is also a romantic comedy, and Gosling and Blunt won over audiences with their chemistry. Some praised the love story as "so sincere and wholesome", while others called it "wonderful". One X user lamented the end of an era because they "can't let" the two actors separate.
People also liked that the movie didn't take itself too seriously. Audiences praised it as "silly" and "ridiculous" while also being "witty" and "serious." As one fan put it on Twitter, the combination makes it "EPICCCC."
"The Fall Guy" is in theaters now.
