Discover What Makes This Sequel Unforgettable

The film industry’s fixation on Taken imitations has transformed action films into a monotonous cycle of recycled stories: tough father, endangered family, and Eastern European villains—rinse and repeat. However, the trailer for Nobody 2? It boldly defies that mold.

The Surprise Element? Vacation Vibes.
Unlike typical Taken clones that unfold in dark warehouses or wet streets, Nobody 2 embraces a sun-soaked atmosphere, featuring Bob Odenkirk’s Hutch battling a theme-park mafia in “Plummerville” (with the catchy tagline: “Plummerville is Summerville!”—playful enough to work). The juxtaposition is striking: Hutch takes out bad guys while his children enjoy cotton candy. It’s a mix of John Wick and National Lampoon’s Vacation, and oddly, it all comes together.

Director Timo Tjahjanto’s Unique Approach
The Indonesian filmmaker, known for The Night Comes for Us, infuses the action with energetic, blood-soaked style. Pay attention to the trailer’s fight scenes—ditching the shaky camera techniques for a more graceful brutality. A memorable highlight? Hutch using a carnival mallet to smack down a henchman. It’s ridiculous, yet Tjahjanto’s visual flair makes it work.

Sharon Stone’s “Alpha Female” Cliché
The trailer introduces Stone as the crime leader Lendina, labeled as an “alpha female.” Cue the eye rolls. It’s 2025—can we please move past this outdated trope? Still, Stone’s exuberant portrayal (especially her line, “You ruined my fucking merry-go-round!”) indicates she is enjoying herself significantly more than the script might suggest.

Why This Series Shines
Nobody thrived by reveling in its absurdity—a seemingly bland father who also happens to be a deadly assassin? Brilliant. The sequel intensifies this approach, blending family turmoil (Hutch’s marriage is faltering—between eliminations) with exaggerated action. It strikes a balance between self-awareness and entertainment—a rarity in today’s Hollywood.

August 15 is eagerly awaited. Nobody 2 isn’t revolutionizing the genre—it’s just giving it a stylish twist.

Hot Take: If John Wick is a serious orchestral piece, Nobody 2 is a punk-rock rendition. And honestly? We’re all for it.