Nobody

Revenge actioner is extremely violent; guns, drugs, cursing.
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Nobody
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A Lot or a Little?
The parents' guide to what's in this movie.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Nobody is an action crime thriller about Hutch Mansell (Bob Odenkirk), a suburban husband/father who's pushed to the brink after a home invasion. Looking for an outlet for his rage, Hutch ends up taking down a group of young men who are out for a night of partying, putting them all in the hospital and near death. His targets aren't portrayed as great guys -- they drive under the influence, and they make an inappropriate comment to a young woman who's sitting alone on a bus -- but their behavior doesn't warrant Hutch's vicious attack. Violence is graphic and extreme, escalating as the film progresses, with deaths getting more over-the-top and gory. Think shootings, stabbings, punches, bombings, and more. And so many guns: Nearly every male character is packing a weapon or blowing someone away, with pieces ranging from a .38 special to an Uzi. (Toxic masculinity, anyone?) The villain snorts cocaine, and heroic characters drink. Language is strong, with "f--k" as the word of choice. There's a quick glimpse of BDSM photos.
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Creative and intense revenge story has graphic violence and language
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What's the Story?
In NOBODY, Hutch Mansell (Bob Odenkirk); his wife, Becca (Connie Nielsen); and their kids, Blake (Gage Munroe) and Sammy (Paisley Cadorath), have a peaceful suburban life. But after a home robbery, Hutch has a violent awakening and goes on a rampage to protect himself and his family from a dangerous Russian gangster.
Is It Any Good?
Odenkirk's winky "Dadsploitation" film feels destined for cult status. It's about a man who feels emasculated by the mundanity of suburban married life. After his home is invaded and his teen son beaten in the mayhem, he reclaims the throne that his testerone seems to demand with force and might -- or at least, that's how some sympathetic viewers may see it. But while the situation is played out seriously, there's an underlying dark comedic element that's in on the joke; it's almost but not quite parody. It's not funny, per se, but some odd, quirky moments will manifest as quotable lines -- the kind that show up on T-shirts.
Part of Nobody's weird wackiness is the increasing creativity of the violence. What starts as mesmerizing kick-butt takedowns morphs into cartoon violence on par with Wile E. Coyote cartoons. It seems meant to make viewers guffaw while still being bloody disgusting. The whole endeavor is evidence that toxic masculinity is alive and well, even if it now sometimes comes with a wink and a smile. Part of it is the unabashed embrace of two macho clichés: a classic sports car and a cache of guns (which, but of course, end up not being as effective as two fists). The film is really kind of ridiculous, and it knows it. That's what makes it fun.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the violence in Nobody. Does its over-the-top nature lessen its impact? Or does the sheer volume make it impossible to ignore? How does the impact compare to that of movies with more realistic violence?
How does this compare to other "dad vigilante" films you've seen? Some examples are Taken, Die Hard, and Death Wish.
Discuss Hutch's attack on the men on the bus. Do you think they deserved what he did to them? How does the story work to make viewers feel OK with the fact that Hutch hurt them so severely? Did he have other options?
What is "toxic masculinity"? Do you think it's on display in Nobody? Why is it important for male characters to show emotion on-screen and not rely solely on aggression to solve problems?
What elements are intended to show that this film has a satirical edge?
Movie Details
- In theaters: March 26, 2021
- On DVD or streaming: June 22, 2021
- Cast: Bob Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen, Christopher Lloyd
- Director: Ilya Naishuller
- Studio: Universal Pictures
- Genre: Action/Adventure
- Run time: 92 minutes
- MPAA rating: R
- MPAA explanation: strong violence and bloody images, language throughout and brief drug use
- Last updated: October 8, 2022
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