The mere existence of “The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard” — a sequel to the 2017 movie, adding “Wife’s” to the title — suggests that action-comedy enjoyed a long shelf-life, which is clearly the hope for its equally disposable sequel.
The talent involved almost can’t help but produce some amusing moments, and Hayek throws her all into an expanded presence that allows her to curse and kill every bit as much as the guys, while taking lethal offense if anyone dares mention her age.
Charitably, “The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard” represents the kind of unpretentious diversion that audiences can use as they venture out, in a summer where calling something “silly” sounds less pejorative.
The original was a modest box-office hit, meaning its post-theatrical legs facilitated this return engagement.