‘The Fall Guy’ Rises to the Top of the Box Office
The action-packed comedy was no. 1 at the weekend box office. Learn more about the star-studded film below.
"The Fall Guy" soared to the top of the box office charts, clinching the number one spot with $28.5 million in its opening weekend domestically, and a global haul of $65.4 million.
Inspired by the popular 1980s TV show, the Universal film stars Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Hannah Waddingham, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Lee Majors, with direction from David Leitch, known for his work on the "John Wick" series.
In "The Fall Guy," Gosling plays a former stuntman on a mission to find a missing movie star in order to salvage a major studio production directed by his ex-girlfriend, played by Blunt.
"We are incredibly proud of this film," expresses Universal's president of domestic distribution, Jim Orr. "It's an exciting, charming film that I have no doubt will have a robust run."
“This is popcorn filmmaking at its most cheerful and enthusiastic, driven by cheeky needle drops, rousing action, and movie stars.” IndieWire
Critics and audiences alike love this action-packed adventure. The film is Certified Fresh with an impressive 83 percent on Rotten Tomatoes and boasts an A- CinemaScore.
Vulture raved about the on-screen chemistry between Blunt and Gosling while Empire Magazine hails the film as a “love-letter to the unsung heroes of cinema,” with incredible stunts and top-notch performances from Gosling and Blunt.
AV Club declares "The Fall Guy" as a “blast of fun at the movies,” driven by rousing action and the sheer magnetism of its stars. Variety singled out Gosling's performance, describing him as the "boy-toy version of 'Barbie,'" and praised the film's humor and entertainment value.
Overall, "The Fall Guy" has proven to be a hit with both critics and audiences, delivering two hours of action-packed entertainment and cementing its place as a must-see cinematic experience.
“The Fall Guy” is playing in theaters now and will be available for licensing from Swank soon.