I can’t remember the last time I sat down and watched a movie from start to finish. My attention span has declined in recent years and it takes a lot for me to get invested in something long-term. However,  when I heard Bob Odenkirk was the lead in an action movie, the Breaking Bad/Better Call Saul megafan in me knew I had to tune in. I wasn’t sure what to expect going in with Nobody, as the trailers had comedy at the forefront, but I went in with hopes high.

Nobody gets off to a slow start, on purpose. It shows that the main character, Hutch Mansell, is sick and tired of the monotony of “regular” life. It’s clear from the start that something needs to change. That opportunity comes when his house is broken into and his family is put in danger. When he has the opportunity to dispatch the invaders, he stops himself and opts to let them leave, to the dismay of his family and coworkers.

Without spoiling too much, Nobody does a stellar job at subverting the expectations of the viewer. From scene to scene, there are bits and pieces of Hutch’s backstory that slowly unravels to show what kind of person he truly is, giving depth to previous scenes. In fact, I saw that a lot of people who watched Nobody said they went back for several rewatches thanks to this aspect. It isn’t psychological-thriller levels of messing with the viewer but is enough to warrant at least a second viewing.

From a cinematography standpoint, Nobody is a no-nonsense, action-packed rollercoaster. The firearm/melee weapon expertise is as satisfying as can be (if a bit unrealistic) and shows that no matter how many action films exist, new ideas can be executed for jaw-dropping shots. It’s all backed by an oldies playlist that somehow fits with the gory, over-the-top, nonstop fights that viewers like me never want to end.

Nobody clocks in at a paltry hour and twenty minutes, but maintains a breakneck pace after its early-goings to waste little time. I do wish that the villains of the flick had more than a single scene to broadcast their background and appear more sinister, but the one scene that was given established plenty of capability for the enemies to be worthy aggressors. Fight scenes saw a matter of quantity than quality for the foes, but it made for more baddies to kill off in glorious fashion, so it gets a pass.

In the end, Nobody is a popcorn flick that is hard not to enjoy. It won’t take up too much of your time and makes great use of what little it does. At no point did I feel bored, and the ever-present intrigue of the main character, perfectly portrayed by Bob Odenkirk, kept me hooked from start to finish. It’s great to see movies are still cranking out in stride after a tumultuous year for the industry in 2020. Here’s hoping we can get more pulpy action in a potential Nobody 2!

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Nobody

$19.99

9

Score

9.0/10

Pros

• Top-notch Action
• Laugh-out-loud Moments
• Persistent Mystique

Cons

• Lacking Villain Background