Crew members lift the hatchback with a crane out of the water.
This summer’s movies will feature automotive action, with Fast & Furious and Transformers. We now have a look at The Hitman’s Bodyguard. These videos suggest that the film’s chase through Amsterdam may be something to look forward too. One stunt has Porsche Cayenne throwing a SmartFortwo into the canal.
These clips were filmed by a woman who had a bird’s-eye view of the action. This video was one of her last. The Cayenne turns in a tight turn, oversteers and then the SUV’s rump hits the small Smart. Although the action looks fantastic, it would not work in a chase since the Porsche must stop and reverse to return to the narrow road.
Two other takes were also taken by the same woman. Because the gunshots sound real, we hope that everyone in the area was aware of the filming. Another attempt was to add a motorcycle to the other side. The crew retrieves the Smart from the canal in the final video.
The Hitman’s Bodyguard features Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson and Salma Hayek. The plot summary of the film’s Facebook page states that “The world’s top security agent has a new client: A hit man who arrived from the cold.” For years, they have been at each other’s throats. They hate one another. They are now stuck together and have 24 hours to reach the Hague.” The page does not mention a release date.