It's movie week at the Spahr's as my dad and I catch up on some old and new movies. Last night we watched the new Netflix release, The Gray Man. This action thriller stars Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans and is completely unbelievable and lots of fun at the same time.
Look, if you're going into an action flick like this expecting high drama and complete believeability, you're setting yourself up for disappointment. That's not the kind of movie this is. Instead, it's a lightweight roller coaster of action violence an fun. It's a diversion, and it's mostly satisfying, although there are a few antagonists who kind of get away with it in the end. Maybe it's setting up a potential sequel.
My son, Jordan, summed it up nicely: It's like a pg-13 version of John Wick done by the Russo brothers. I would say, enjoy it for what it is. On the plus side, there's no nudity and minimal bad language. If you're looking for an enjoyable popcorn flick, this is right up your alley.
My grade: B
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