Now I've Gone to a Movie Theater Twice in 2024

 

Hollywood's long nightmare is over.   I finally went to a movie theater again.  Only the second time so far in 2024, but also the very first time this year in LA.  I bet studio accounting departments are adjusting their projections accordingly.

Fittingly, I went to see something that is a complete Hollywood experience...what I call an "extra butter" film.   Silly, ridiculous fun that you shouldn't think about for five minutes after it's ended.   But one you enjoy while you are going through it.

For those not in the know, "The Fall Guy" was originally a TV series starring Lee Majors and it was all about Hollywood stunt men.   Well, so is the screen version, but, in 2024, that means bigger and louder and more computer graphic.  You literally don't go more than five minutes without a fight scene or something blowing up.   Who cares?   You got extra butter, right?

Ryan Gosling plays the lead here and let's take this paragraph to salute what a versatile and endearing movie star he has become...playing Ken to Barbie notwithstanding.  He's one of those rare actors I would see in anything.  Additionally, his chemistry here with Emily Blunt even gives his past connections with Emma Stone a run for the money.

If you're like me and you have avoided movies for the better part of this trip, "The Fall Guy" is a good and innocuous way to end your absence.   Silly, yes?  But sometimes you need that...to justify the extra butter.

And, oh, stay and watch all of the end credits.   Lee Majors would appreciate it.

LEN'S RATING:  There-and-a-half stars.

Dinner last night:  Leftover SPO.