Old Guy

This 2024 American action-comedy film directed by Simon West follows Danny Dolinski (Christoph Waltz), an aging contract killer facing retirement due to arthritis. Given a final opportunity, he's tasked with training a new generation assassin, the brash and ambitious Wihlborg (Cooper Hoffman). Their mission takes them to Northern Ireland, where Danny suspects that Wihlborg might be part of a scheme to eliminate the old guard in favor of younger agents. The plot thickens as they uncover their employers' betrayal, forcing the unlikely duo to team up against their double-crossing bosses. The film also features Lucy Liu as Anata, a nightclub manager and potential love interest for Danny, and Desmond Eastwood as Colton. Combining action and comedy, the movie delves into themes of aging, betrayal, and unexpected camaraderie. Despite its star-studded cast and dynamic storyline, the film received mixed reviews from critics, who pointed out its reliance on outdated clichés and lack of character depth.