[Filling the Space is a flexible column where our writers could vent, deconstruct, and work their way around the emotions brought on by TV, films, books, music, and key moments in pop culture. This isn’t meant to be analytical, but instead, a way for us to explore our feelings.]
David Leitch’s The Fall Guy is a perfect movie. It’s something you can put on whenever, wherever, and it’s bound to entertain from beginning to end. It’s a movie for the romance readers and the action buffs. What more could we ask for? In truth, nothing. But what we can do is take a few moments to gush about why The Fall Guy’s “All Too Well” scene is gold.
While Taylor Swift’s hit song from her Red album is a hopeless breakup song, it’s perfect for Ryan Gosling’s Colt Seavers because when he “chills down” to it, he genuinely believes there’s no hope left for a reconciliation with Emily Blunt’s Jody Moreno. Further, the scene doesn’t just give us an incredibly memorable (and dramatic) performance from Gosling, but it delivers the kind of montage dreams are made of.
We don’t spend nearly enough time with Jody and Colt in The Fall Guy to understand why his post-accident silence impacts her, but once the montage hits, it’s clear why their relationship matters. The instances of muted laughter and the proof of all the time they spent together give viewers the insight to see that in the past, Jody and Colt were each other’s person.
Both Blunt and Gosling deliver some A+ tenderness to reveal how close their characters were and why it’s essential that they can’t stay away today, either. Still, he messed up by dealing with his pain alone, and here, at this moment, he feels it. She does, too, when she catches him crying, and even though she affectionately calls him out on it, getting in the car with him is a small sign that she’s still interested.
The scene is meant to be hilarious, maybe even a moment to entice fans to watch the movie, but it hits hard because it manages to be both deeply unserious and sincere at the same time. It’s a vibe—a whole mood and a true depiction of romance at its best. Colt Seavers feels like a man written by a woman, and that’s precisely why the banter throughout the film boils down to this very moment.
The Fall Guy’s “All Too Well” scene is a well-shot, thoughtfully cool moment that gives us insight into the fact that Colt is in tune with his emotions. He regrets his doings and is vulnerable enough to allow himself to feel those regrets. The montage, dialogue, and sharp banter make the scene a feel-good beat to turn to and maybe even watch on its own. You don’t have to watch the whole film (even though you should) when you need a pick me up—sometimes, you can just rewatch the scene, and it’s the right dose for a delightfully romantic serotonin boost.
Do you also rewatch The Fall Guy’s “All Too Well” scene on a loop, or are you normal? Let us know in the comments below.
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