Nobody (2021)

Nobody is the kind of action thriller that sneaks up on you: lean, clever, and ferociously entertaining, with fight choreography that feels both inventive and bruisingly real. Bob Odenkirk turns “ordinary suburban dad” into a wildly compelling screen presence, selling every grimace and burst of fury with an underdog charisma you don’t see coming. Director Ilya Naishuller keeps the pacing tight and the tone darkly funny, letting the movie crackle with style without drowning in self-importance. If you want a fast, no-nonsense ride that’s smarter than its premise and happy to hit hard, this delivers—though if you’re allergic to unapologetically violent catharsis, it may be a bit much.

Nobody is trying to be a lean, crowd-pleasing “ordinary guy snaps” action-thriller with a wink, built around Bob Odenkirk playing against type and a slick, hard-hitting style. The problem is it doesn’t really reinvent anything—if you’ve seen enough revenge/action movies, you’ll spot the beats coming and the story can feel like connective tissue between set pieces. There’s also some uneven pacing, with quieter stretches that don’t add much tension or emotional weight, so the stakes may feel more functional than felt. If you want inventive plotting or deeper character drama, this may leave you cold—but if you’re here for crisp choreography, dark humor, and Odenkirk committing fully, it delivers that efficiently.