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Off-The-Walls R-Rated Action Comedy With Two Marvel Leads Shows Out On Hulu
By TeeJay Small
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If you’re a Marvel super-fan, you’ve surely enjoyed numerous on-screen moments with iconic characters including Nick Fury and Deadpool, as portrayed expertly by Samuel L. Jackson and Ryan Reynolds. While the pair each portray fan favorites within the franchise, their characters have yet to directly crossover with each other on the big screen. Luckily, we can glean some idea of what a Nick Fury and Deadpool interaction might look like, thanks to the bonkers action comedy The Hitman’s Bodyguard, which is currently streaming on Hulu.
Ryan Reynolds And Samuel L. Jackson In The Hitman’s Bodyguard
As you can imagine, The Hitman’s Bodyguard centers on an infamous killer for hire and his armed security guard, who is tasked with transporting him safely across international borders. Ironically, Samuel L. Jackson’s Hitman Darius Kincaid more closely resembles Deadpool than Jackson’s highly competent S.H.I.E.L.D. boss, and Reynolds’ no-nonsense bodyguard Michael Bryce has much more of a Nick Fury vibe than his spandex-clad Marvel hero. Any way you slice it, their chemistry is off the charts in the film, giving way to an exceptionally entertaining two hours.
The narrative of The Hitman’s Bodyguard kicks off with both Kincaid and his wife serving long-term prison sentences. In order to secure his freedom, the hitman agrees to testify against a known Belarusian dictator at The Hague, where the dictator is being tried for numerous counts of genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. When his Interpol convoy is found to be compromised by double agents, the organization resolves to hire disgraced bodyguard Michael Bryce as their last resort.
Bryce and Kincaid spend the lion’s share of The Hitman’s Bodyguard fighting off droves of Belarusian attackers as they attempt to covertly travel from an Interpol safehouse in the UK to the Netherlands. Along the way, the duo bonds and eventually becomes quite close despite their major differences. The overall film is an odd couple-style comedy set against a hail of bullets, well-coordinated stunts, and incredible action set pieces.
One Of The Better Modern Day Action Comedies
While audiences around the globe flocked to The Hitman’s Bodyguard, some critics were quite harsh on the film, maligning it as a formulaic adventure outing packed with cliches. Today, the movie touts an unflattering 43 percent critic score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Despite this middling critical response, I’d say that The Hitman’s Bodyguard does its cliches better than just about any other action comedy in the last several decades, making it a certified classic. Clearly, audiences at large agreed with this assessment, as The Hitman’s Bodyguard managed to bring in over $176 million at the worldwide box office against an estimated production budget of $30-$70 million.
Streaming On Hulu
Samuel L. Jackson and Ryan Reynolds obviously serve as the core players in the cast of The Hitman’s Bodyguard, though Gary Oldman and Salma Hayek also appear in excellent supporting roles. Hayek would later get her chance to take center-stage with the sequel film, 2021’s The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard, though the second installment failed to bring in the same massive box office figures as the first. Even without great financial or critical success, filmmaker Tom O’Connor has expressed interest in rounding out the trilogy with a third movie.
Those interested in catching The Hitman’s Bodyguard today can stream the film on Hulu. Though it may not be for everyone, I feel that this is one of the most fun and enjoyable action comedies of the last decade.
GFR score: 3/5 stars
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Best Mothers Day gifts: Show mom some love
Mother figures are the backbone of the world. Yours may be your biological mother, or maybe she’s your mother-in-law, your best friend’s mom, or simply someone whose motherly instinct has helped you through hard times.
Moms teach you the adulting necessities, give advice even if the problem is your fault, and above all, they put up with your shit and (almost) never complain.
The game plan here isn’t just to snag the last bouquet at CVS just so you’re not the kid who forgot Mother’s Day (but definitely also get flowers). And you don’t even need to spend a lot of money. (Peep our list of Mother’s Day gifts that cost less than $50. Want even more cheap gift ideas?
Skip the generic mugs and show your appreciation with a gift picked just for her: Whether it’s something to make a part of her life easier, something she’s mentioned wanting in passing, or simply something to make her feel like a damn queen, you can’t put a price on everything she’s done for you, but heartfelt gifts certainly help.
After all, they say “No matter how hard you try, you always end up like your mother.” But is that even a bad thing?
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Ban subscriptions and get Microsoft Office 2024 for life for just £121
TL;DR: Grab Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for PC or Mac for just £120.54 through June 1.
You wouldn’t keep paying for Netflix if you could own your favorite shows, right? So why are you still subscribing to Office apps you use every day? Microsoft 365’s price keeps going up, but there’s finally a way to break free — and it’ll cost you way less in the long run.
Microsoft Office 2024 is the answer you’ve been looking for. Instead of monthly payments, simply pay £120.54 once and be set for life (reg. £188.37). It’s that simple. And, yes, this lifetime download works for PC or Mac.
What’s included?
This license comes with:
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Word
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Excel
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PowerPoint
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Outlook
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OneNote
The newest version of Microsoft Office is a little different from Microsoft 365. But just because you’re switching to a lifetime license doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on some of the most recent updates. Word and Excel both still have AI integrations for text suggestions and smart data analysis, and PowerPoint still has improved tools for recorded presentations.
Once you’ve redeemed your purchase, you can install your apps on one computer. After that, they’re yours to use however you want. No more subscription fees or sudden price hikes to worry about.
Why rent when you can own?
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 9, 2025
Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer.
If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
Gibberish.
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Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
There are no recurring letters.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter T.
The Wordle answer today is…
Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
TRIPE.
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
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