The Fall Guy is an uncomplicated ode to the stuntman

We regularly lionize and laud the actors, directors, and writers — the public faces — of our favorite films. Rarely, however, are the plethora of other vital roles, all of which contribute to the final picture, given recognition or praise beyond the closing credits.

Unique among these is the role of the stuntman. Unless you’re a cinematographer on set with Alec Baldwin, few jobs involve performing death-defying feats only to have the star take all the credit. These dangerous escapades form the basis for David Leitch’s latest film, The Fall Guy.

Ryan Gosling plays Colt Seavers, a slick stuntman for world-famous action star Tom Ryder (Aaron Taylor-Johnson). It is a testament to Gosling’s natural charisma and unrivaled comedic timing that he glaringly subdues his own performance to make

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