At the SXSW Film & TV Festival, Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt premiered their latest film, 'The Fall Guy,' to a mixed reception. While Gosling humorously promised not to sing during the introduction, the film, directed by David Leitch, was described as a love letter to the stunt community, showcasing the lead actors' chemistry and paying homage to the art of filmmaking. Critics praised the movie for its action-packed scenes, thrilling pace, and romantic elements, highlighting Gosling and Blunt's performances and the impressive stunt work. However, some reviews were less favorable, with 'The Fall Guy' being called a 'dull action comedy misfire' by TheWrap. Despite the critiques, the premiere was a significant event, attended by the stars in style and celebrated for its tribute to cinema and stunt performers. David Leitch's direction was lauded, with the film being called a 'big crowd pleaser' and 'the most purely fun action movie in ages,' marking a 'Surprisingly Romantic Reboot of '80s Action Show.'
'The Fall Guy' Review: Ryan Gosling Is a Lover and a (Stunt) Fighter in Surprisingly Romantic Reboot of ’80s Action Show https://t.co/0XfjDOGMvH
Ryan Gosling and 'The Fall Guy' Director David Leitch Premiere Their "Love Letter" to Stunts at SXSW https://t.co/ZUDZFimAJZ
Ryan Gosling rolled into the Mojo Dojo Casa House (also known as Los Angeles’s Dolby Theatre) with two important women on his arm. https://t.co/eXCyvJB1cA
In #TheFallGuy, Ryan Gosling and a stellar stunt team ignite the screen in the most purely fun action movie in ages. Our review out of #SXSW: https://t.co/6Evustc2Oj
‘The Fall Guy’ Review: Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt Are Trapped in David Leitch’s Dull Action Comedy Misfire https://t.co/Ve0FPoJV71
#TheFallGuy is a moviemaking lover’s dream. One heaping and hugely joyful dose of action adventure fueled by a deep love and appreciation for cinema and the wildly talented human beings (and stunt dogs 🥲) who make it possible. Impeccably paced, super thrilling and loaded with… https://t.co/jmfXp1hetC
Absolutely LOVED #TheFallGuy. #EmilyBlunt and #RyanGosling are tremendous and have such great chemistry. The film is a love letter to the stunt community, the people that make movies, and is also one of the most entertaining movies you’ll see this year. David Leitch crushed it. https://t.co/PYswQSCGI5
The Fall Guy is a blast. Gosling is effortlessly charming, great chemistry with Blunt, tons of giant set pieces perfectly suited for David Leitch to execute. Big crowd pleaser. https://t.co/IhSpPfs6ts
The Fall Guy, starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, has plenty of action, but it also manages to be surprisingly romantic. https://t.co/7b0V2D8LAZ
#RyanGosling and #EmilyBlunt at the #SXSW Film & TV Festival for the World Premiere of @TheFallGuyMovie 💥 https://t.co/ina2pbzi6P
#RyanGosling and #EmilyBlunt arrive in style to the #FallGuy carpet. #SXSW https://t.co/ihAexwYj1P
Ryan Gosling promises he’s not going to sing while introducing #TheFallGuy at #SXSW https://t.co/leQvWOMhpk