THE GRAY MAN
Directors: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
Starring: Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Regé-Jean Page, Billy Bob Thorton, Julia Butters, Alfre Woodard, Jessica Henwick, Dhanush
The Russo brothers are known for their work with the Avengers and Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Here’s hoping they have another potential franchise on their hands with The Gray Man. Ryan Gosling stars as the titular character. We first him in prison in 2003 when he’s visited by Billy Bob Thorton’s character, a CIA agent who promises to commute his sentence if he agrees to work for the CIA taking down other wanted bad guys. He describes, “You’d exist in the gray” Gosling’s character knows he’d be disposable but agrees. The story jumps 18 years picking up with The Gray Man, who’s also referred to as Sierra Six, in Bangkok working next to Ana de Armas’ agent, Dani. The Gray Man’s latest mission falters, so he sets out on his own ignoring the mission assigned by CIA boss Carmichael, played by Rege-Jean Page. Carmichael is furious and hires Chris Evans’ character, Lloyd Hansen, to terminate The Gray Man. In theaters and streaming on Netflix
Here’s my review