Ever had your vacation plans interrupted by an unexpected call back to work? As frustrating as such a conundrum might be, surely none are as vexing as the manner in which Hutch Mansell is pulled back onto the clock in “Nobody 2”. Of course, a working vacation with the unassuming but eminently lethal star of 2021’s sleeper hit “Nobody” is still bound to be plenty of fun, and “Nobody 2” doesn’t disappoint with a high-octane, over-the-top blast of tongue-in-cheek action with all the dry humor and high-brow sophistication of its predecessor, made even better for being the Hollywood directorial debut of Indonesia’s reigning king of unhinged martial arts action Timo Tjahjanto!
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Cast
Bob Odenkirk reprises his role as the titular “Nobody”, Hutch Mansell, with Connie Nielsen returning as his wife Becca, and Gage Munroe and Paisley Cadorath back as their son and daughter Brady and Sammy Mansell. Sharon Stone chews every bit of scenery around as the villainous crime boss Lendina, with John Ortiz portraying her conflicted theme park owner associate Wyatt Martin, and Jacob Blair appearing as local Sherrif Dann. Additionally, Christopher Lloyd and RZA also make very welcome returns as Hutch’s father and adoptive brother David and Harry, with Colin Salmon returning as Hutch’s overseer “the Barber”, and 87 Eleven’s ever reliable villain/henchman kicking machine Daniel Bernhardt portraying Lendina’s right-hand man Kartoush.
The Mansell family embarks on a much needed vacation.
Plot
Assassin extraordinaire Hutch Mansell remains a devoted husband and father, burdened by heavy debt to his boss “The Barber” after his destructive clash with the Russian mob in “Nobody.” To repay what he owes, Hutch accepts nonstop assassin jobs, leaving him exhausted and increasingly absent from his family’s life. Hoping to reconnect, he finally uses his vacation time to take his wife and children to a modest waterpark in a resort town from his childhood. Trouble follows when Hutch violently confronts local arcade employees who mistreat his kids. That incident sparks a dangerous chain reaction, drawing the attention of ruthless crime boss Lendina and pulling Hutch into an off-the-clock war. When Lendina’s retaliation places his family directly in danger, Hutch reunites with his father David and adoptive brother Harry, preparing a desperate, all-or-nothing stand against Lendina and her brutal army of loyal enforcers without mercy.
Hutch will not tolerate any attacks on his family.
Taking our her enemies brings a smile to Lendina’s face.
Action
“Nobody 2” Is a Wild Spin On A Vacation Movie
If the first “Nobody” brought the assassin movie template into a domestic, working-class family setting, “Nobody 2” reframes that formula as a vacation movie with bullets flying in every direction, while wisely resisting the urge to simply go bigger than the original. Like its predecessor, the sequel keeps the scale grounded, using a modest resort town instead of a flashy Disneyland-style location, a smart fit for the franchise’s tight-knit family focus. The original film proved how effective it is to contrast Hutch’s lethal skill set with everyday mundanity, and that blue-collar foundation serves “Nobody 2” just as well. Hutch and his family vacation on a budget, where waterslides, boat rides, and half-broken attractions define the experience. Hutch may have seen exotic cities as an assassin, but this simplicity sharply contrasts the chaos that inevitably follows, saving Paris or Hong Kong for “Nobody 3” when violence erupts without warning.
Sharon Stone Kills It As The Movie’s Over-The-Top Villainess
Like the first “Nobody,” “Nobody 2” takes its time introducing its main antagonist, but the wait pays off with Sharon Stone’s gloriously unfiltered Lendina. After some time away from major theatrical roles, Stone returns with ferocious energy, delivering a wildly hammy performance as a ruthless, penny-pinching crime boss furious that Hutch’s actions are disrupting her business. She curses with abandon, chews the scenery, and is more than willing to get her own hands dirty rather than hide behind disposable henchmen. Portraying crime bosses who exist mainly to unleash cannon-fodder while fueling an R-rated action film’s profanity quota is a delicate balance, and Stone nails it effortlessly. Her Lendina is both hilarious and menacing, fitting perfectly into Timo Tjahjanto’s stab-happy, over-the-top action sensibility. Although Lendina appears halfway through, Stone’s larger-than-life performance becomes one of “Nobody 2’s” biggest highlights and delivers some of the film’s memorable moments.
Lendina has her enemy riht where she wants him.
Lendina is determined to maintain her gripe over her criminal empire.
“Nobody 2” Solidifies Bob Odenkirk As An Action Hero
Jumping into the geriatric action star craze kicked off by “Taken” and “The Expendables”, Bob Odenkirk made the leap from dramatic actor to action hero with admirable ease in the first “Nobody”, and his return in “Nobody 2” keeps Hutch’s energy and fighting skill high with Odenkirk’s grit in the movie’s gun fights and brawls. The bus smackdown of the first “Nobody” became an iconic action sequence overnight, and “Nobody 2” finds a way to match it early on when Hutch breaks up a fight in an arcade between his kids and a group of bullies. One of the establishment’s employees makes the unwise decision of smacking Hutch’s daughter as the family departs, setting him off on a bull in China shop rampage set to The Offspring’s “Come Out and Play”.
Like the iconic bus brawl before it, the arcade fight serves as the crucial spark that ignites “Nobody 2’s” central conflict. The scene highlights Hutch’s humanity as a devoted father who refuses to tolerate the mistreatment of his children, while also exposing how his lethal assassin instincts push his response far beyond what most would consider reasonable. His improvised combat style shines as everyday objects become weapons, from bare fists to a whack-a-mole hammer used with brutal efficiency. From that moment on, the action escalates relentlessly. He clashes with retaliating thugs aboard a cruise boat, delivering bone-crunching fights that raise the stakes even higher, before being forced into a reluctant rescue of his child’s own bully from a warehouse crawling with Lendina’s henchmen. Each encounter builds toward a blazing finale that mirrors his escalating rage, culminating in a fiery showdown worthy of his fully unleashed fury.
Hutch opens fire on his enemies
Hutch prepares an explosive counterattack.
“Nobody 2” Finds A Way To Top The Crazy Finale Of Its Predecessor
Still, if “Nobody” culminated like an R-rated “Home Alone” set inside Hutch’s office, “Nobody 2” outdoes it with an even wilder showdown in the resort’s amusement park, as highlighted in this Nobody 2 review. Hutch’s father David and brother Harry once again lend crucial support during the chaos. Fitting for the martial arts fanboy that he is, RZA scores arguably the film’s best one-on-one moment with a katana duel against one of Lendina’s henchmen, while Hutch and David funnel enemy forces through a fun house packed with deadly traps. Two movies in, the “Nobody” franchise feels poised to become an action trendsetter with its inventive finales blending elaborate kill zones, gunfire, and hand-to-hand combat. After delivering twice on that promise, “Bring it on!” feels like the perfect verdict heading into “Nobody 3”.
Summary
In an action movie landscape where practically every Tom, Dick, and Harry is a covert assassin, the “Nobody” franchise stands out with its endearing style that would almost qualify as family-friendly if not for its tendency to fly off the rails in the most R-rated ways possible. This Nobody 2 review highlights how the sequel may arrive fashionably late after a four-year gap, but in a post-COVID world where delays are common, the return of Hutch Mansell feels well worth the wait. The film delivers the same light-hearted yet off-the-chain action-comedy energy that defined its predecessor, reuniting audiences with Hutch and his loving family. While Hutch may be hoping for another uninterrupted vacation, “Nobody 2” leaves viewers eager for him to postpone retirement for as long as possible.
Hutch finds himself going on an unexpected mission.
Hutch is not pleased to be called back into work on his vacation.
Trivia
Derek Kolstad began scripting “Nobody 2” in June 2021, just a few months after its predecessor’s release, though the movie was not officially confirmed until August of 2022.
The movie was filmed in Winnipeg from August 6th to September 26th, 2024.
In addition to portraying Kartoush and his sword fight with RZA in the movie, Daniel Bernhardt was Bob Odenkirk’s trainer for “Nobody 2,” a detail worth highlighting in this Nobody 2 review. Daniel is a longtime member of 87 Eleven Action Design and a regular in the team’s assassin action movies, having appeared as a member of the bus gang in the first “Nobody”, fighting Charlize Theron in the stairwell fight in “Atomic Blonde”, portraying Kirill in “John Wick”, doing stunt work on all three “John Wick” sequels, and fighting Ana de Armas in “From the World of John Wick: Ballerina”.
Timo Tjahjanto boarded the movie as director just eight weeks before the beginning of principal photography. “Nobody” director Ilya Nailshuller did not return for the sequel due to scheduling conflicts with “Heads of State”.
Michael Ironside returned as Hutch’s father-in-law and employer Eddie Williams from the first “Nobody”, though his scenes were ultimately did not make it into the final version of the movie.
Favourite Quotes
“Nobody cheats in my casino!” – Lendina, catching a casino patron cheating and reprimanding them in harsh manner.
“Don’t bring a machete to a —— katana duel. That’s principal number one.” – Harry.
Nobody 2 (2025) Movie Poster
Film rating – 8/10
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