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Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard (2021) was recently released on 4K UHD/Blu-ray Combo Pack by Lionsgate. Read on to find out more about it...

[ SYNOPSIS ]

The world's most lethal odd couple - bodyguard Michael Bryce (Ryan Reynolds) and hit man Darius Kincaid (Samuel L. Jackson) - are back. Still unlicensed, Bryce is forced into action by Darius's wife, the infamous international con artist Sonia Kincaid (Salma Hayek). As Bryce is driven over the edge by the volatile spouses, the trio get in over their heads in a global plot and soon find that they are all that stand between Europe and vengeful and powerful madman Aristotle Papdopolous (Antonio Banderas).

[ QUICK THOUGHTS ]

Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard is a sequel to The Hitman's Bodyguard, which loses "The" from the original's title. I have no idea why, unless the filmmakers felt that The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard would be too long of a title. It's a comedy with action and romance. The comedy part is important to note, as it is over-the-top and absurdist with a plot that, in all honesty, is complete nonsense. You just have to shut your brain off and enjoy the ride... and what a ride it is, with Salma Hayek being a fucking delight as foul-mouthed Sonia. The R-rating is earned for dialog, and most of it is due to her. Antonio Banderas plays Greek madman Aristotle Papdopolous - but with his usual Spanish accent. This is not a film to be taken seriously. This marks the sixth film collaboration of Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek after Desperado (1995), Frida (2002), Spy Kids 3: Game Over (2003), Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003), and Puss in Boots (2011). (While both also appeared in Four Rooms (1995), they were in different segments.)

[ SPECIFICATIONS ]

The movie is presented in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with a runtime of 1:39:42. Audio languages include English, English Descriptive, Spanish, and French. Subtitle languages include English SDH, Spanish, and French.

[ SPECIAL FEATURES ]

Here is a list of the special features that are included on the 4K UHD disc.

• Ryan, Sam, Salma: One F'd Up Family (9:09) - Clips from the film and interviews with the actors.
• Gone Soft: The New Michael Bryce (7:22) - More film and interview clips, this time focusing on Bryce's "character arc".
• Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard: #stuntlife (7:47) - A look at some of the film's over the top action sequences featuring interviews with stunt coordinator Adam Horton.
• On the Set of Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard (4:02) - Production designer Russell del Rozario offers a set tour, including the set dressing for the nautically-themed bar.
• Gag Reel (4:40)
• Theatrical Trailers (4:41) - A red band trailer for each of the Hitman's Bodyguard films.

[ SECOND DISC ]

Also included is a standard Blu-ray disc, which contains the movie and all of the special features listed above. Audio languages include English, English Descriptive, Spanish, and French. Subtitle languages include English SDH, Spanish, and French.

[ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ]

A Digital Copy code voucher is also included in the standard two-disc black UHD Blu-ray case. The first print run includes a slipsleeve.

[ PURCHASE LINKS ]

Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard (2021) is available on 4K UHD/Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack, and individual DVD. The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017) is available on 4K UHD/Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray/DVD Combo, and individual DVD.

Additional clips, trailers, and photographs can be viewed/downloaded from the Lionsgate Publicity website and the Press Kit.


This item has been provided by Lionsgate for review on this site.