10 Great Movies You Probably Missed (That You Can Now Catch On Netflix)

9. The Hitman's Bodyguard

The Hitman S Bodyguard Samuel L Jackson Ryan Reynolds
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Ryan Reynolds has had something of a career renaissance in recent years, and while The Hitman's Bodyguard is by no means his finest work, it's an enjoyable, lively action-comedy that might just have spawned one of the decade's best double-acts by pairing Reynolds with his foul-mouthed co-star Samuel L. Jackson.

The premise is simple: Jackson is the hitman, Reynolds is his bodyguard, and the latter must protect his VIP at all costs. The movie famously released in one of the quietest box-office periods on record last August, and those negative headlines definitely didn't help its appeal; the numbers prove that a lot of people chose to give this one a miss.

Still, it's worth checking out. The movie finely balances its action and its humour: there are plenty of set-pieces, but none outstay their welcome, and the jokes come at such a rapid pace that for every miss, you'll definitely find a hit or two. It's not solid gold, but it's immense fun, and you really can't go wrong if you're looking for some easy entertainment on a Saturday evening.

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