TEHRAN- American filmmaker David Leitch’s 2024 movie “The Fall Guy” was reviewed during a session at the Arasbaran Cultural Center in Tehran on Wednesday.

Iranian film critics Kurosh Jahed and Amir Qaderi attended a screening of the film followed by a review session.

The film tells the story of Colt Seavers, a Hollywood stunt performer, who is severely injured during a stunt gone wrong and abandons his career and girlfriend Jody. Eighteen months later, Colt receives a call from Tom's film producer, Gail, who wants him to join the production of Jody's directorial debut, Metalstorm. However, Colt soon learns that Jody never asked for him and is still angry about their breakup. Meanwhile, Tom has gone missing, and Gail wants Colt to find him before his absence causes the film's cancellation.

As Colt searches for Tom, he uncovers a web of deceit and conspiracy involving Tom's former stuntman, Henry's death, and a deepfake video that frames him for the crime. Along the way, Colt and Jody rekindle their romance, but Gail abruptly informs him that he must return to the United States. Determined to clear his name and find Tom, Colt continues his search, tracking down Tom's PA Alma and uncovering a shocking truth about Tom's past.

As the story unfolds, Colt faces numerous challenges, including a series of dangerous stunts and encounters with drug dealers and goons. With the help of his friend Dan, the stunt coordinator on Metalstorm, Colt finally uncovers the truth about Tom's disappearance and the conspiracy to frame him. In a thrilling finale, Colt exposes Tom's deceit and helps Jody complete the film. In the end, Colt is exonerated, and he and Jody get back together.

“The Fall Guy” received positive reviews from critics, with 81 percent of 339 critics' reviews on Rotten Tomatoes being positive, with an average rating of 7.1/10. The consensus states that the film is a "rare mainstream movie with something to entertain everyone." 

On Metacritic, the film received a score of 73 out of 100, indicating "generally favorable" reviews. Audiences also gave the film high praise, with an average grade of "A–" from CinemaScore and a 90 percent overall positive score from PostTrak. Critics praised the film's blend of action, comedy, and romance, as well as the performances and chemistry between Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt. However, some critics noted that the film's self-reflexive approach to Hollywood stunt work may also echo some of the industry's worst tendencies.

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