Back in 2021, Bob Odenkirk stepped into a new role. Hutch Mansell seemed like a mild-mannered dad. But really, he had some hidden depths. Hidden and violent depths. And that journey was a surprisingly fun time from the writer of John Wick. So, it makes sense that we’d get a return to Hutch, his family, and his world.

Now, four years later, Hutch is back. He’s still a mild-mannered father, but he’s no longer hiding his special skills from anyone. In fact, he’s working so much he’s become the empty chair at the dinner table for his family. That is something that Becca (Connie Nielsen) is struggling with as they approach summer.

Determined to be more of a presence for his family, Hutch decides he needs a vacation. He does some thinking, but it’s a bumper sticker on a particularly violent job that gets him going. It’s for a water park and fun stop in the mid-west—a place Hutch went with his own father (Christopher Lloyd) and brother (RZA) when he was a kid.

Hutch pitches the idea for his family. While his son, Brady (Gage Munroe), isn’t thrilled, the family agrees to go. Hutch picks up his dad and they head out. But the park isn’t exactly the sparkling good time he remembers. And it turns out, the town isn’t the warm, friendly place he’s expecting, either.

Hutch clashes with the locals, particularly the prickly sheriff (Colin Hanks). But it turns out a ruthless criminal (Sharon Stone) is pulling the strings, and now she’s set her sights on Hutch for ruining her plans. Can he get out of it, dispatch those in his way, and keep his family safe?

This film feels a bit like a cross between John Wick and Vacation. It’s a road movie. It’s about childhood nostalgia. But there are plenty of violent action sequences. All of it is pretty fun, at times. But it also feels a bit drawn out, even though it’s only about 90 minutes.

Odenkirk is quite good in this role. I enjoyed his performance and his everyman killer. I like his back-and-forth with Nielsen, too. There is plenty to like in the set up, and the action sequences are enjoyable as well. But the plot here feels a little thin.

Most of the supporting characters are a little thin, too. That’s especially true of the villains. Stone seems to be having fun. In fact, her little dance sequence made me chuckle, but her character is sort of one-note. That makes the concluding section a little bland, too.

Overall, Nobody 2 feels like a fitting follow up to the original. But it lacks some of the pop and originality of that first film. It’s a fine summer action film, but it didn’t feel as interesting or compelling as the original.

Nobody 2 is now playing nationwide.

Matthew Fox is a graduate of the Radio, Television and Film program at Biola University, and a giant nerd. He spends his free time watching movies, TV, and obsessing about football. He is a member of the FSWA. You can find him @knighthawk7734 on Twitter and as co-host of the Fantasy Football Roundtable Podcast.