Mark Birmingham

Mark Birmingham’s got a knack for diving into wild, unpredictable worlds—his filmography’s all over the map in the best way. You’ve probably seen his name pop up if you’re into high-octane action flicks or movies with a slightly twisted sense of humor. Let’s talk The Hitman’s Bodyguard (2017) first. That one’s a total rollercoaster: bodyguard (Ryan Reynolds) gets roped into protecting a notorious hitman (Samuel L. Jackson), and the chaos that follows is just… unreal. Mark Birmingham’s fingerprints are all over the slick pacing and the way the story never lets you catch your breath. It’s got that perfect cocktail of action and banter, plus some seriously bonkers chase scenes. Then there’s Jolt (2021)—oh man, if you like your adrenaline with a side of black comedy, this is it. Kate Beckinsale plays a woman who literally has to zap herself to keep her rage in check. Ridiculous concept? Maybe, but it works, and Birmingham’s style makes it feel sharp, loud, and weirdly relatable. The action’s over-the-top, but there’s a human core, too. People aren’t just punching each other for fun—there’s a reason for all the madness. And don’t even get me started on The Beekeeper (2024). It’s the kind of movie where you don’t know if you should laugh, cheer, or just sit there with your jaw on the floor. Birmingham manages to blend the bizarre with genuine emotion, and somehow makes it stick. At the end of the day, the guy’s got a gift for turning chaos into something you can’t stop watching.