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fromInverse
1 month ago

'Novocaine' Twists The Revenge Thriller To Its Absolute Limit

Jack Quaid stars in 'Novocaine', creatively blending genres while exploring CIPA as a superpower.
fromVulture
1 month ago
Boston Bruins

The Accountant 2 Can Not Be Taken Seriously

The Accountant 2 blends action, comedy, and themes of autism in a Hollywood-style portrayal, eliciting humor rather than serious representation.
Independent films
fromInverse
1 month ago

'Novocaine' Twists The Revenge Thriller To Its Absolute Limit

Jack Quaid stars in 'Novocaine', creatively blending genres while exploring CIPA as a superpower.
Boston Bruins
fromVulture
1 month ago

The Accountant 2 Can Not Be Taken Seriously

The Accountant 2 blends action, comedy, and themes of autism in a Hollywood-style portrayal, eliciting humor rather than serious representation.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Review: Hit man movie Old Guy' is all flash, little substance

Old Guy struggles to blend generational humor with a hitman narrative, resulting in a disappointing execution of its premise.
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago
Independent films

Review | 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.
fromPolygon
1 month ago
Independent films

Netflix's hidden action-comedy gem The Man Who Feels No Pain delivers on all fronts

The Man Who Feels No Pain offers an action-packed and humorous exploration of growing up with congenital insensitivity to pain.
fromVulture
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Red One Will Remind You of Other, Better Movies

Red One's comedic potential is underutilized, particularly with Dwayne Johnson's character, who is ambiguously an elf.
fromWashington Post
2 months ago
DC food

Review | 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.
fromKqed
8 months ago
Books

Mark 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.
Film
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Review: Hit man movie Old Guy' is all flash, little substance

Old Guy struggles to blend generational humor with a hitman narrative, resulting in a disappointing execution of its premise.
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago
Independent films

Review | 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.
fromPolygon
1 month ago
Independent films

Netflix's hidden action-comedy gem The Man Who Feels No Pain delivers on all fronts

The Man Who Feels No Pain offers an action-packed and humorous exploration of growing up with congenital insensitivity to pain.
fromVulture
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Red One Will Remind You of Other, Better Movies

Red One's comedic potential is underutilized, particularly with Dwayne Johnson's character, who is ambiguously an elf.
fromWashington Post
2 months ago
DC food

Review | 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.
fromKqed
8 months ago
Books

Mark 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.
more#film-review
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Independent films

Moviegoers 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.
#dwayne-johnson
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago
Arts

'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.
fromPolygon
2 months ago
Film

The Rock's career still hasn't lived up to the magic of The Other Guys' first 15 minutes

Dwayne Johnson's standout performance in The Other Guys highlights his strength in supporting roles, surpassing his film career as a leading man.
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago
Arts

'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.
fromPolygon
2 months ago
Film

The Rock's career still hasn't lived up to the magic of The Other Guys' first 15 minutes

Dwayne Johnson's standout performance in The Other Guys highlights his strength in supporting roles, surpassing his film career as a leading man.
more#dwayne-johnson
Film
fromMetro Philadelphia
2 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

William Tell review limbs fly as Claes Bang's medieval hero rallies a Swiss army

Nick Hamm reimagines the William Tell myth with absurd humor and a serious tone, creating an entertaining cinematic experience.
#jackie-chan
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Panda Plan review Jackie Chan on fighting form in a goofy cute-animal rescue yarn

Jackie Chan, at 70, showcases his timeless stunts in a light, albeit formulaic, action comedy about rescuing a kidnapped panda.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago
Film

Jackpot! to Men: the seven best films to watch on TV this week

Paul Feig's latest film channels Jackie Chan's slapstick humor, featuring Awkwafina and John Cena in a unique action-comedy setting.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Panda Plan review Jackie Chan on fighting form in a goofy cute-animal rescue yarn

Jackie Chan, at 70, showcases his timeless stunts in a light, albeit formulaic, action comedy about rescuing a kidnapped panda.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago
Film

Jackpot! to Men: the seven best films to watch on TV this week

Paul Feig's latest film channels Jackie Chan's slapstick humor, featuring Awkwafina and John Cena in a unique action-comedy setting.
more#jackie-chan
#netflix
fromPortlandTribune.com
10 months ago
LA food

High class crime: 'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F' continues Detroit cop's hijinks in Los Angeles

Eddie Murphy reprises role in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F after 30 years.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

18 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.
fromstupidDOPE
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx Heat Things Up in Netflix's Back in Action | stupidDOPE

Cameron Diaz returns to acting in Netflix's action-comedy film, Back in Action, with Jamie Foxx, scheduled for release on January 17, 2025.
fromPolygon
8 months ago
Music

Twisters, Netflix's The Union, and every movie new to streaming this week

New releases this week highlight diverse genres on streaming, including a spy thriller, a poignant documentary, and new versions of classic films.
fromPortlandTribune.com
10 months ago
LA food

High class crime: 'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F' continues Detroit cop's hijinks in Los Angeles

Eddie Murphy reprises role in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F after 30 years.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

18 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.
fromstupidDOPE
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx Heat Things Up in Netflix's Back in Action | stupidDOPE

Cameron Diaz returns to acting in Netflix's action-comedy film, Back in Action, with Jamie Foxx, scheduled for release on January 17, 2025.
fromPolygon
8 months ago
Music

Twisters, Netflix's The Union, and every movie new to streaming this week

New releases this week highlight diverse genres on streaming, including a spy thriller, a poignant documentary, and new versions of classic films.
more#netflix
fromWashington Post
5 months ago
DC food

What to watch with your kids: 'Red One,' 'Hot Frosty' and more

The holiday movies deviate from traditional themes, employing action, adult humor, and complex character dynamics, appealing to older teens and young adults.
fromWhoWhatWear
7 months ago
Austin

"I Can't Believe I Did That": Austin Abrams on His Witty Caper Comedy Wolfs

Pitt and Clooney team up again in the action comedy 'Wolfs', showcasing their legendary comedic chemistry and rivalry.
fromIndieWire
8 months ago
JavaScript

Paul 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.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
10 months ago

June Squibb's 'Thelma' is the wrong grandma to mess with

Thelma is a fun action-comedy where a grandma seeks revenge on a fraudster.
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