“The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard” (*** out of four) was a fun sequel to the 2017 smash about the wacky bodyguard (Ryan Reynolds) who has a continuing relationship with his assassin friend (Samuel L. Jackson) which grows increasingly dangerous as they try to save his wife (Salma Hayek) and various underworld and law enforcement (Morgan Freeman, Frank Grillo, Gary Oldman) become involved. Much like the original- this one never stops moving and throws in everything but the kitchen sink. Thin story is buttressed by enough explosive action and cockeyed humor to keep it off-the-wall from start to finish. Kudos also for being the first film to unite both Freeman and Jackson together on screen!

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