THE FALL GUY

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Note: This Movie recap was submitted by Shorif

Welcome back to our channel! Today, we’re breaking down the action-packed, stunt-heavy film, The Fall Guy (2024). This movie brings together thrills, drama, and a love story that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Let’s dive into the action!

The film opens with our main character, Colt Seavers, explaining the importance of stuntmen in the movie industry. Stuntmen, Colt says, are the unsung heroes who make Hollywood blockbusters as exciting as they are. But being a stuntman isn’t all about glory – it’s about taking risks, enduring pain, and, most importantly, not always getting the credit you deserve.

Colt is at the peak of his career, working as a stuntman for Hollywood superstar Tom Ryder. He’s good at his job and loves the thrill of it, but his heart isn’t fully in the stunts – it’s in the woman behind the camera, Jody Moreno. Jody is a talented camera operator who dreams of becoming a director, and Colt is head over heels for her.

As Colt gets ready for his latest stunt, a dangerous fall that will require a harness, things go horribly wrong. Something malfunctions, and instead of a smooth fall, Colt hits the ground hard. His back is severely injured, and in that moment, his stunt career is effectively over. He leaves the industry and walks away from Jody, breaking off all contact with her.

Fast forward 18 months. Colt is no longer the daredevil stuntman everyone knew him to be. Now, he’s working as a valet driver, far from the glory of the big screen. One day, a former colleague spots him and calls him “the fall guy,” a cruel nickname that reminds Colt of the accident that ruined his career. Angrily, Colt shows off in the valet lot, performing donuts in a car just to blow off steam.

But fate has other plans for Colt. Out of nowhere, he receives a call from Gail Meyer, a producer who frequently works with Ryder. She offers Colt a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: to return to the set as Ryder’s stunt double in a new sci-fi epic called Metalstorm. At first, Colt is hesitant. But when Gail mentions that Jody is directing the film, Colt’s interest is piqued. This is his chance to reconnect with Jody and possibly redeem himself in her eyes.

Colt shows up on set and is greeted by his old friend, Dan Tucker, the stunt coordinator. Dan tells him that his first major stunt back is a cannon roll. This is no easy task – Colt will have to tumble a car across the beach, and the pressure is on. He’s especially nervous because Jody is there, watching his every move. The stunt goes off without a hitch, and Colt finishes it successfully, sticking his thumb out to let everyone know he’s fine. It’s a stuntman habit, he jokes.

But things get awkward quickly. When Jody sees Colt, she’s clearly not happy. She wasn’t the one who asked for him, and it’s obvious that their relationship is still strained. They have an uncomfortable conversation on set, where they talk about their past relationship through the lens of the movie scene they’re working on. The tension between them is palpable, and everyone on set seems to take Jody’s side.

Just as Colt is getting back into the groove of stunt work, Gail drops a bombshell: Ryder has gone missing. Ryder, it turns out, has gotten involved with some dangerous people, and his disappearance is jeopardizing the entire production. If Colt doesn’t find him within 48 hours, the movie – and Jody’s career – will be ruined. Reluctantly, Colt agrees to track down Ryder.

His first stop is Ryder’s apartment, but things take a wild turn when he’s attacked by Iggy Starr, Ryder’s girlfriend and the lead actress in Metalstorm. After a chaotic fight, Colt realizes that Iggy is using a prop sword. He calms her down and explains that he’s just looking for Ryder. Iggy tells him to check out a nightclub where Ryder’s drug dealer hangs out.

Colt dresses in flashy clothes to blend in at the nightclub. There, he meets Doone, Ryder’s drug dealer, but instead of getting answers, Colt gets drugged. In a surreal, trippy sequence, Colt fights off several goons before chasing Doone outside. After a daring leap in front of a cab, Colt stops Doone from escaping. The drug dealer reluctantly points Colt to a hotel, telling him to ask for a “fruit platter” to find someone named Kevin.

At the hotel, Colt runs into Jody again. She’s frustrated with how the studio is interfering with her film, particularly with the love story. Colt, trying to focus on his mission, meets the concierge, Kevin, who gives him a fruit platter – which is actually the key to Ryder’s hotel room. Inside, Colt makes a horrifying discovery: the dead body of stuntman Henry Herrera, lying in a tub full of ice.

Colt reports the body to the police, but when they arrive, the body is gone. Things get worse when Colt ends up getting a parking ticket for being illegally parked. The next day, back on set, Colt steps in as Ryder’s double while they use deepfake technology to add Ryder’s face to the scene.

After that, Colt runs into Alma Martin, who works as a Ryder’s assistant. Alma reveals that she has Ryder’s phone and believes it contains incriminating evidence. She agrees to hand it over, but only if Colt promises her a producer credit on Metalstorm. However, before they can make the exchange, they are attacked by Dressler, Ryder’s head of security.

Back at Ryder’s apartment, Colt and Dan finally crack the password on Ryder’s phone. Inside, they find a shocking video of Ryder attempting a stunt that goes horribly wrong, resulting in Henry’s accidental death. Worse, Ryder and his team have been covering up the incident, framing Colt as the fall guy.

Soon after, Dressler and his goons show up again, and a violent confrontation ensues. Colt narrowly escapes, but he’s captured by Ryder shortly after. Ryder admits to everything – he killed Henry, framed Colt, and even orchestrated Colt’s accident because he felt threatened by Colt’s popularity.

Ryder plans to eliminate Colt once and for all, but Colt manages to escape. Believed to be dead after a boat explosion, Colt sneaks back onto the Metalstorm set, disguised as an alien. Jody and Colt come up with a plan to get Ryder to confess to the murder. They convince Ryder to perform a major car jump stunt, and Colt drives the car, secretly recording Ryder’s confession.

As Ryder admits to the cover-up, Colt pulls off the epic car jump across a canyon. Ryder is knocked out, and Gail tries to flee in a helicopter with the incriminating tape. In a final battle, Colt retrieves the tape, exposing Ryder and Gail for their crimes.

With the villains caught, Colt and Jody share a kiss, celebrating their victory. Metalstorm is released, with Jason Momoa replacing Ryder as the lead actor, and the movie becomes a massive hit. Alma gets her producer credit, and Colt and Jody finally find happiness together.

In a humorous post-credits scene, Ryder and Gail are arrested after their escape attempt goes up in flames – literally. Ryder accidentally triggers a set’s pyrotechnics and ends up blowing himself up, leaving his Hollywood career in ashes.

And that’s the story of The Fall Guy! A wild ride full of action, drama, and a whole lot of stunts. If you enjoyed this recap, don’t forget to like and subscribe for more breakdowns of your favorite movies!

THE FALL GUY

Note: This Movie recap was submitted by Shorif

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