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Movie Review: The Fall Guy – CinemaNerdz

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2 years ago

May 2, 2024

Movie Review: The Fall Guy – CinemaNerdz

Based on the television show of the same name that ran for five seasons from 1981-86 and starred Lee Majors and Heather Thomas, director David Leitch’s new film, The Fall Guy, employs the same combination of action and sexual tension that fueled the show (albeit not necessarily between the two main characters). This approach makes for an entertaining and somewhat nostalgic aura around a film that, if approached a different way, could have resulted in another disappointing cinematic adaptation of a popular television property.

Colt Seavers (Ryan Gosling) is a stuntman at the top of his game. He is performing death-defying stunts alongside his wannabe director girlfriend Jody (Emily Blunt) until one stunt goes awry and a severely injured Colt all but retires from the profession. That is, until his services are requested on the film that his now ex-girlfriend Jody is making her directorial debut with. The prospect of making peace with her entices him to take up the mantle of stuntman again. When he gets on set however, he quickly learns that there is more to his emerging from retirement than simply performing a few stunts as the star of Jody’s film (played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson) has disappeared and the film’s producer Gail Meyer (Hannah Waddingham) enlists Colt to track him down and bring him back to set. Of course, this is easier said than done and Colt soon finds himself embroiled in a conspiracy that could derail not only his reconciliation with Jody, but her career as well.

Like he has done with films like Bullet Train (2022) and Deadpool 2 (2018), director David Leitch shows off his ability to deliver action sequences that invigorate a rather tepid plot (as in the case of Bullet Train), but also showcase a well-written story centered around a likable character played by a charismatic actor (i.e. Deadpool 2). Working from a script by Drew Pearce (whom he collaborated last with making 2019’s Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw), Leitch embraces the entertainment value of the original property without resorting to a camp approach as have many other television adaptations. What emerges is an action/adventure piece with a legitimate mystery for the hero to solve while simultaneously trying to get his life back on track.

As Colt, Gosling does a fine job of blending the character’s natural suave demeanor with the uncertainty he is facing during this crossroads moment of his life path. Likewise, Blunt is equally capable as the talented filmmaker who is unsure exactly why her former flame has shown up on her set after so much time away. Taylor-Johnson embraces the bombastic nature of his character as a spoiled star too used to getting his way.

Ryan Gosling in “The Fall Guy.”

Nods to the original television show, courtesy of David Scheunemann’s production design, including Colt’s iconic truck, prove a welcome and non-distracting homage to the series. Along with Leitch’s use of movement to capture the action sequences, the editing provided by Elísabet Ronaldsdóttir allows the film’s action sequences to move along at a brisk and well-paced speed.

The nostalgic and non-ironic adaptation of the television series The Fall Guy allows the film to stand on its own apart from its namesake property (although there is a cameo at the end of the credits featuring original stars of the series) and exist as its own successful action/adventure film.

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Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Review: USA Premiere Report

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January 11, 2026

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Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Review: USA Premiere Report

U.S. Premiere Report:

#MSG Review: Free Flowing Chiru Fun

It’s an easy, fun festive watch with a better first half that presents Chiru in a free-flowing, at-ease with subtle humor. On the flip side, much-anticipated Chiru-Venky track is okay, which could have elevated the second half.

#AnilRavipudi gets the credit for presenting Chiru in his best, most likable form, something that was missing from his comeback.

With a simple story, fun moments and songs, this has enough to become a commercial success this #Sankranthi

Rating: 2.5/5

First Half Report:

#MSG Decent Fun 1st Half!

Chiru’s restrained body language and acting working well, paired with consistent subtle humor along with the songs and the father’s emotion which works to an extent, though the kids’ track feels a bit melodramatic – all come together to make the first half a decent fun, easy watch.

– Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu show starts with Anil Ravipudi-style comedy, with his signature backdrop, a gang, and silly gags, followed by a Megastar fight and a song. Stay tuned for the report.

U.S. Premiere begins at 10.30 AM EST (9 PM IST). Stay tuned Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu review, report.

Cast: Megastar Chiranjeevi, Venkatesh Daggubati, Nayanthara, Catherine Tresa

Writer & Director – Anil Ravipudi
Producers – Sahu Garapati and Sushmita Konidela
Presents – Smt.Archana
Banners – Shine Screens and Gold Box Entertainments
Music Director – Bheems Ceciroleo
Cinematographer – Sameer Reddy
Production Designer – A S Prakash
Editor – Tammiraju
Co-Writers – S Krishna, G AdiNarayana
Line Producer – Naveen Garapati
U.S. Distributor: Sarigama Cinemas

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January 11, 2026

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Every horror fan deserves the occasional (decent) fix, andin the midst of one of the bleakest movie months of the year, Primatedelivers. There’s nothing terribly original about Johannes Roberts’ rabidchimpanzee tale, but that’s kind of the …

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1986 Movie Reviews – Black Moon Rising | The Nerdy

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January 10, 2026

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1986 Movie Reviews – Black Moon Rising | The Nerdy

by Sean P. Aune | January 10, 2026

Welcome to an exciting year-long project here at The Nerdy. 1986 was an exciting year for films giving us a lot of films that would go on to be beloved favorites and cult classics. It was also the start to a major shift in cultural and societal norms, and some of those still reverberate to this day.

We’re going to pick and choose which movies we hit, but right now the list stands at nearly four dozen.

Yes, we’re insane, but 1986 was that great of a year for film.

The articles will come out – in most cases – on the same day the films hit theaters in 1986 so that it is their true 40th anniversary. All films are also watched again for the purposes of these reviews and are not being done from memory. In some cases, it truly will be the first time we’ve seen them.

This time around, it’s Jan. 10, 1986, and we’re off to see Black Moon Rising.

Black Moon Rising

What was the obsession in the 1980s with super vehicles?

Sam Quint (Tommy Lee Jones) is hired to steal a computer tape with evidence against a company on it. While being pursued, he tucks it in the parachute of a prototype vehicle called the Black Moon. While trying to retrieve it, the car is stolen by Nina (Linda Hamilton), a car thief working for a car theft ring. Both of them want out of their lives, and it looks like the Black Moon could be their ticket out.

Blue Thunder in the movies, Airwolf and Knight Rider on TV, the 1980s loved an impractical ‘super’ vehicle. In this case, the car plays a very minor role up until the final action set piece, and the story is far more about the characters and their motivations.

The movie is silly as you would expect it to be, but it is never a bad watch. It’s just not anything particularly memorable.

1986 Movie Reviews will continue on Jan. 17, 2026, with The Adventures of the American Rabbit, The Adventures of Mark Twain, The Clan of the Cave Bear, Iron Eagle, The Longshot, and Troll.