The Man from Toronto is the latest addition to the Netflix comedy/action roster and is presented by director Patrick Hughes, the man behind the streaming platform’s other hit, The Hitman’s Bodyguard.
Unfortunately, his latest buddy comedy doesn’t hit the same stride as his previous work of comedy art, providing audiences with a lukewarm delivery.
The premise of the film is all about mistaken identity with the ensuing antics forcing a bumbling entrepreneur (Kevin Hart) to team up with a notorious assassin (Woody Harrelson) in the hopes of staying alive.
Harrelson devours this role as an assassin without leaving any breadcrumbs. Who knew the serious Harrelson had comedic timing? You can tell that he had some serious fun with this role, but the film still feels clunky and cliché despite his exhilarating performance.
While Kevin Hart has managed to break free from his typecast and dive into meatier and more serious roles, he gets back into his comfort zone by playing the mistaken assassin. Viewers who love Hart will be happy to know that his standard comedy style is alive and well, with rapid-fire rants, height jokes and plenty of bodily harm to give you the giggles.
However, while Harrelson felt like a breath of fresh air, Hart’s performance felt like a rehash of previous buddy comedies the actor’s been in.
I could complain about the endless gags and missing menace and grit I felt this movie lacked, but The Man from Toronto hits the spot if you’re looking for action-packed chaos (with zero consequences for our characters) and a cameo from The Big Bang Theory’s Kaley Cuoco.
It’s not the best, but it’s not the worst. It’s just a good movie to watch on a Saturday night with your microwaved popcorn.
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