Nobody 2

Nobody 2 is the sequel to the first Nobody film from 2021. This sequel is directed by Timo Tjahjanto, known for The Night Comes for Us.

Hutch Mansell (Bob Odenkirk) is still working as a hitman, a job that seems to have only gotten busier since his confrontation with the Russian mafia. When Hutch notices that the rest of his family could also use some relaxation, he decides to take them on a holiday to a vacation park he used to visit as a child.

When Hutch and his family run into trouble there, he discovers that the park is run by corrupt criminals led by mafia boss Lendina (Sharon Stone). She sends her best people after Hutch and his family, unaware that Hutch himself has connections in the criminal underworld and even works for them.

The first Nobody film was an entertaining action flick, essentially a standard action movie in the style of the John Wick films, but with Bob Odenkirk's own action style, which gave the film something unique. With this sequel, they attempt to mimic more of the atmosphere and action style of 1980s action movies. They succeed fairly well, which makes the film extra fun for fans of that kind of older action cinema.

The action scenes, however, are often filmed with too much movement or zoomed in too closely, so you can't always clearly see what's happening. Sometimes you're asked to more or less fill in yourself how Hutch takes out his enemies, though you are given enough beforehand to guide you in a certain direction. This makes it seem like they played it a bit safer with the action this time around. The explosions also don't always come across as convincing. Despite these less clear and safer moments, it remains an enjoyable action movie.

The story also stays on the safe side, meaning you can often predict what will happen and where the plot and action will ultimately lead. While Bob Odenkirk's character received help from his family in the first film, in part two this family assistance seems to have been expanded. As a result, the film can sometimes lose some of its focus. In addition to following Hutch, his wife and children also get extended screen time, but they don't always do anything important, which sometimes slows the pace.

Bob Odenkirk still convincingly plays a hitman who takes out his enemies with his own style. This time, however, he sometimes has to unnecessarily share his screen time with the actors playing his family. It's still fun to see Christopher Lloyd in an action movie, although he unfortunately gets less screen time than in the first film. Still, he manages to deliver some comedic moments.

The villains, unfortunately, come across as weaker this time. There is frequent switching between who is actually the real boss of the criminal organization. As a result, you spend more time with Lendina's subordinates than with her herself, making her less impactful as the final boss. She comes across more as someone who manages everything from behind the scenes, without you having spent enough time with her to really find her interesting.

I absolutely love the first Nobody movie and it was honestly one of the most underrated films I watched in 2021. I was super excited for this film and although I don't think it's better than the first film I think it's still a great time but there's some things which I didn't think worked too well compared to the first film. Let me get my positives out the way I think Bob Odenkirk is fantastic as always and does another great performance playing Hutch and I love the direction this character is taking with a possible franchise happening ever. I also really enjoyed the family dynamic of the movie and how the family elements also play a big role in this movie like the first film as well and I really enjoy these moments. The action was also fantastic and there's some awesome action moments throughout the movie and this movie has some awesome choreography with some of the action scenes here in this film. I also think most of this movie has some great moments throughout its runtime and there's some good emotional moments as well. I think what makes this film lackluster a little is how many characters the movie tries to balance and we don't really get to see most of these characters do much and the movie just throws them to the side for majority of the film which isn't fun unfortunately as I wanted to see more character storylines in this. I also think the story is all over the place as well and there's some moments which make the movie feel a little dumb at times which I know this movie isn't doing anything too serious but there's some dumb plot lines in the movie. I also feel like this movie should've been longer as well as this movie literally flies by and just glances over some things which I wish they would've touched on more throughout the story and the writing is a little funky sometimes as well. Although there's some good comedy inserted throughout the movie which I found to help the movie just like how it helped out the first movie. This is still definitely a fun movie worth checking out in theaters and I would still recommend it for sure!

For Hutch, even a simple family getaway turns into chaos. Where others flip burgers at a backyard barbecue and play with their kids, he ends up in shootouts and explosions, with enemies lining up for a beating. That's the kind of weekend the Mansells get.

The movie doesn't pretend to be "art" or try to weigh you down with a convoluted plot. It's a lighthearted action comedy made for one purpose: to let you switch off your brain and enjoy the rush, the humor, and the stylish fights. Everything you need for a good movie night is right here.

Critics have dug so deep in their endless search for "depth" and "uniqueness" that they've forgotten how to enjoy simply good films without the fluff. They crave dull arthouse and pseudo-philosophical depths, the kind they like to show off in their little film-critic fishbowls. In the end, action flicks like this save us from the daily grind - a reminder that movies can simply be great entertainment.

From the very first scene, you know exactly how it's going to go: one man, armed with a gun or a stick, will take down dozens of trained soldiers without so much as a scratch. Suspense? None.

Humor? Missing.

Credibility? Gone.

In the first film, Odenkirk and his father being unstoppable was already pushing it... but when this "superpower" starts spreading to characters with zero connection to their world, it gets flat-out embarrassing.

The plot feels like it was written in grade school: no context, no atmosphere, no growth-just one absurd episode after another. Every scene is so predictable you can call it before it happens... and you'll always be right.

If you want over-the-top, logic-free action, there are countless better options in the genre. Watching Bob Odenkirk-Saul Goodman himself-wasted on such an empty script is just painful.

Nobody 2? I recommend it to nobody 2.

Your turn - did you like it, or is it a hard pass?

I just got back from seeing it at the theaters

The movie, overall, matches the original, which is a big accomplishment for a sequel: the original will always have the distinction of being the first, and with this particular premise, a huge hindrance is that he can't really be a Nobody twice. Part 1 could build up the moment where the audience and supporting characters find out who he is, but the franchise can't replicate that plot device in sequels. By Part 2, he's a Somebody.

Still, though, the movie surpasses the original in 2 areas. Firstly, I think that the comedy in Part 2 surpasses the comedy in Part 1. There were numerous instances in Part 2 that legitimately had me laughing, and I'm not easy to please on comedy (e.g. I found the 2025 Naked Gun movie to be unfunny). To say what parts had me laughing might ruin those parts, so I won't say. Secondly, I think that Sharon Stone makes a better, more memorable antagonist than the Russian guy in Part 1.

The movie's other positives are basically the same positives that apply to Part 1. Bob Odenkirk is a likable and charming protagonist. Though his role as Saul Goodman is iconic, you don't actually see Saul Goodman when you watch him in this movie; he occupies this role entirely. The movie blends the slick, intense action scenes with hilarious comedy in a way that neither clashes with the other or creates awkwardness. The compact 90-minute runtime is perfect. And I like Christopher Lloyd. We don't know how many more big-screen movies he'll appear in, so we should cherish them

In terms of flaws - the movie has a predictable plot; nothing here is really original or creative. And I don't imagine that many people, after watching, will remember this movie in the long-run. The movie builds up Sharon Stone's character, yet the protagonists take her out relatively easily. There are some cliches. There are some elements recycled from the first film

I gave the original a 6.5/10. I'll give this one the same score

6.5/10.