★★★★

David Leitch packs literally every punch in his over-stuffed but hugely likeable new action comedy, The Fall Guy. Literally. Every. Punch. Notionally an adaptation of Glen A. Larson’s eponymous early eighties TV show – a fleeting hit in the States but not so much oversees – the film romps with the hook that stunt artists are both criminally overlooked and super cool. Two irrefutable truths. It benefits from the stellar unification of Ryan Gosling, now well established in his neon, no-f***s era, and Emily Blunt, together the supporting stars of last year’s two biggest blockbusters. Alongside the zeitgeisty casting, existential engagement with AI and deep-fake anxiety gifts the film pleasing contemporary pertinence, perms and gold nylon tracksuits notwithstanding.