Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard

Written By Aliana Ramos
Courtesy of Lionsgate

Courtesy of Lionsgate

The world’s most lethal odd couple – bodyguard Michael Bryce (Ryan Reynolds) and hitman Darius Kincaid (Samuel L. Jackson) – are back on another life-threatening mission. Still unlicensed and under scrutiny, Bryce is forced into action by Darius’s even more volatile wife, the infamous international con artist Sonia Kincaid (Salma Hayek).

Fun fact(s):

Courtesy of Lionsgate

Courtesy of Lionsgate

This was Salma Hayek’s and Antonio Banderas’ 7th film together. Previously they’ve been in “Four Rooms”, “Desperado”, “Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over”, “Once Upon A Time in Mexico”, “Puss in Boots” and “Frida”.


Release date: June 16, 2021
Latino Influence: Starr Salma Hayek and Antonio Banderas
Genre(s) : Action, Comedy
Rated: R
Distributed by: Lionsgate

Latino depictions:

Pros: Salma Hayek plays a menopausal badass. Menopause is often not a topic handled in mainstream movies. Hayek also shows she’s part of a growing number of female action stars in Hollywood — of which there are too few over 50 years old.

Cons: Both Banderas and Hayek play criminals, which is a common Latino stereotype in films. And, Hayek falls into the “feisty” latina role.

Reviews:

  • Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard is the raunchy action/comedy we need right now — From ARS Technica

  • 'Hitman's Wife's Body Guard' saved by Salma Hayek — From Iowa State Daily

  • ‘Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard’ Review: Action Comedy Sequel Has Better Eye than the Original — From IndieWire

  • ‘The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard’ Review: Three’s (Bad) Company — From The New York Times

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