So, there’s this guy, Colt Seavers, a stuntman who’s head over heels for Jody Moreno, an assistant director. But things go south when Colt gets seriously injured during a stunt. Feeling down and defeated, he decides to walk away from both his career and his relationship with Jody. Tough break!

Just when he’s considering a less thrilling gig, like valet parking, he gets a surprise call from Gail, a producer with an offer he can’t turn down. She wants him to do stunts for *Metalstorm*, the first movie directed by his ex! But here’s the catch—Jody didn’t invite Colt at all; it was Gail who called him up because she needs help finding Tom Ryder, the film’s lead actor who’s mysteriously gone missing. Funny enough, Colt used to be Tom’s stunt double for years.

The whole movie is directed by Leitch, who’s known for awesome action scenes since his days on “John Wick.” This one’s got that quirky vibe like in “Deadpool 2,” with loads of absurd stuff happening all around. There’s even this wild part where Colt starts having wild visions and there’s this epic club fight scene that’ll remind you of that trippy world in “Scott Pilgrim vs the World.”

A lot of what’s cool about the film comes from Drew Pierce’s snappy writing—there’s never a dull moment with constant jokes flying around and side characters with unforgettable quirks. Winston Duke is in it too as the stunt coordinator on set, and he’s known for saying these famous quotes that’ll crack you up!
In this movie, you’ve got a character who can mimic all sorts of moves from famous movie heroes. Think Hawkeye from “The Last of the Mohicans” or even Jason Bourne. There’s also this producer, played by Hannah Waddingham (from “Ted Lasso”), who’s full of herself and has these weird ideas about the deep messages in her pretty mediocre movies.

Ryan Gosling really shines here, showing he’s awesome at roles where he doesn’t take himself too seriously. There’s one scene in city traffic where it feels like he’s poking fun at his own role in “The Gray Man.” And Emily Blunt is right there with him; they’ve got this great mix of being serious and playful, kind of like classic romantic comedy pairs.

The film is inspired by an ’80s TV show called “The Fall Guy,” which is all about stuntmen and scapegoats—it’s got a bit of a double meaning with its title. The main guy gets set up big time through some clever movie magic tricks and has to clear his name. His journey turns into a battle between flashy digital effects and good old-action stunts with real explosions.

And speaking of stunts, this movie even nailed a Guinness World Record for having the most flips done! It’s a wild ride mixing movie illusions with real-life action fun.
In this movie, there’s an awesome stunt where a car spins mid-air for “eight and a half” times after an explosion. This crazy trick was done by stunt driver Logan Holladay.

The ending is pretty cool too, with some funny bits thrown in. There’s a clever bit with a fake movie trailer for “Metalstorm,” which has a surprise cameo we won’t spoil for you. Then, as the credits roll, you get to see some behind-the-scenes action and meet the real stunt folks who made the magic happen. And stick around for that final bonus scene; it’s got one last joke and even nods to the old show “Professione pericolo.”