Independent filmsfromInverse1 month ago'Novocaine' Twists The Revenge Thriller To Its Absolute LimitJack Quaid stars in 'Novocaine', creatively blending genres while exploring CIPA as a superpower.
fromVulture1 month agoBoston BruinsThe Accountant 2 Can Not Be Taken SeriouslyThe Accountant 2 blends action, comedy, and themes of autism in a Hollywood-style portrayal, eliciting humor rather than serious representation.
Independent filmsfromInverse1 month ago'Novocaine' Twists The Revenge Thriller To Its Absolute LimitJack Quaid stars in 'Novocaine', creatively blending genres while exploring CIPA as a superpower.
Boston BruinsfromVulture1 month agoThe Accountant 2 Can Not Be Taken SeriouslyThe Accountant 2 blends action, comedy, and themes of autism in a Hollywood-style portrayal, eliciting humor rather than serious representation.
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fromThe Washington Post1 month agoIndependent filmsReview | Numbingly bland 'Novocaine' is a painful action-comedy misfire'Novocaine' is a tedious action-comedy that fails to deliver engaging content despite its unique premise of a protagonist who can't feel pain.
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fromWashington Post2 months agoDC foodReview | Who suffers the most in action comedy 'Love Hurts'? Its audience.The film 'Love Hurts' fails to deliver engaging content, marking a disappointing entry in the 87North portfolio.
fromKqed8 months agoBooksMark Wahlberg, Halle Berry Lead a Middling Spy Comedy in 'The Union'The Union underutilizes its star power and budget, failing to balance comedy and action effectively.
Filmfromwww.mercurynews.com2 months agoReview: Hit man movie Old Guy' is all flash, little substanceOld Guy struggles to blend generational humor with a hitman narrative, resulting in a disappointing execution of its premise.
fromThe Washington Post1 month agoIndependent filmsReview | Numbingly bland 'Novocaine' is a painful action-comedy misfire'Novocaine' is a tedious action-comedy that fails to deliver engaging content despite its unique premise of a protagonist who can't feel pain.
fromPolygon1 month agoIndependent filmsNetflix's hidden action-comedy gem The Man Who Feels No Pain delivers on all frontsThe Man Who Feels No Pain offers an action-packed and humorous exploration of growing up with congenital insensitivity to pain.
fromVulture5 months agoMiscellaneousRed One Will Remind You of Other, Better MoviesRed One's comedic potential is underutilized, particularly with Dwayne Johnson's character, who is ambiguously an elf.
fromWashington Post2 months agoDC foodReview | Who suffers the most in action comedy 'Love Hurts'? Its audience.The film 'Love Hurts' fails to deliver engaging content, marking a disappointing entry in the 87North portfolio.
fromKqed8 months agoBooksMark Wahlberg, Halle Berry Lead a Middling Spy Comedy in 'The Union'The Union underutilizes its star power and budget, failing to balance comedy and action effectively.
fromNew York Post1 month agoIndependent filmsMoviegoers addicted to 'Novocaine,' extracts $3.9M on opening day"Novocaine" debuted at number one in the box office with $3.9 million while sparking mixed reviews."Black Bag," starring Cate Blanchett, opened at second place with $2.78 million.
fromwww.npr.org5 months agoArts'Red One' is a Christmas buddy comedy for fans of muscle'Red One' combines action and comedy as Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans team up to rescue a kidnapped Santa.
fromPolygon2 months agoFilmThe Rock's career still hasn't lived up to the magic of The Other Guys' first 15 minutesDwayne Johnson's standout performance in The Other Guys highlights his strength in supporting roles, surpassing his film career as a leading man.
fromwww.npr.org5 months agoArts'Red One' is a Christmas buddy comedy for fans of muscle'Red One' combines action and comedy as Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans team up to rescue a kidnapped Santa.
fromPolygon2 months agoFilmThe Rock's career still hasn't lived up to the magic of The Other Guys' first 15 minutesDwayne Johnson's standout performance in The Other Guys highlights his strength in supporting roles, surpassing his film career as a leading man.
FilmfromMetro Philadelphia2 months ago'Old Guy': Lucy Liu and Simon West bring nuance to this quick-witted action flick - Metro Philadelphia'Old Guy' is an action-comedy about a hitman facing retirement while training his Gen Z replacement.
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fromwww.theguardian.com8 months agoFilmJackpot! to Men: the seven best films to watch on TV this weekPaul Feig's latest film channels Jackie Chan's slapstick humor, featuring Awkwafina and John Cena in a unique action-comedy setting.
fromwww.theguardian.com3 months agoMiscellaneousPanda Plan review Jackie Chan on fighting form in a goofy cute-animal rescue yarnJackie Chan, at 70, showcases his timeless stunts in a light, albeit formulaic, action comedy about rescuing a kidnapped panda.
fromwww.theguardian.com8 months agoFilmJackpot! to Men: the seven best films to watch on TV this weekPaul Feig's latest film channels Jackie Chan's slapstick humor, featuring Awkwafina and John Cena in a unique action-comedy setting.
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fromBusiness Insider4 months agoMiscellaneous18 of the best anti-holiday movies to watch if you're over Christmas already"Carry-On" combines action and holiday cheer, likened to "Die Hard" but set in an airport context.
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fromPortlandTribune.com10 months agoLA foodHigh class crime: 'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F' continues Detroit cop's hijinks in Los AngelesEddie Murphy reprises role in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F after 30 years.
fromBusiness Insider4 months agoMiscellaneous18 of the best anti-holiday movies to watch if you're over Christmas already"Carry-On" combines action and holiday cheer, likened to "Die Hard" but set in an airport context.
fromstupidDOPE5 months agoMiscellaneousCameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx Heat Things Up in Netflix's Back in Action | stupidDOPECameron Diaz returns to acting in Netflix's action-comedy film, Back in Action, with Jamie Foxx, scheduled for release on January 17, 2025.
fromPolygon8 months agoMusicTwisters, Netflix's The Union, and every movie new to streaming this weekNew releases this week highlight diverse genres on streaming, including a spy thriller, a poignant documentary, and new versions of classic films.
fromWashington Post5 months agoDC foodWhat to watch with your kids: 'Red One,' 'Hot Frosty' and moreThe holiday movies deviate from traditional themes, employing action, adult humor, and complex character dynamics, appealing to older teens and young adults.
fromWhoWhatWear7 months agoAustin"I Can't Believe I Did That": Austin Abrams on His Witty Caper Comedy WolfsPitt and Clooney team up again in the action comedy 'Wolfs', showcasing their legendary comedic chemistry and rivalry.
fromIndieWire8 months agoJavaScriptPaul Feig Embraces All Genres, from the Comedy 'Jackpot!' to Blumhouse's 'Worst Roommate Ever': 'I'm a Maximalist'Paul Feig embraces his luck as a director, blending genres and exploring new narratives with projects like 'Jackpot!' and upcoming sequels.
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