All articles tagged with #action comedy
Decider’s Stream It Or Skip It verdict for Mayday (2026) is STREAM IT: a breezy 1980s-set buddy-action comedy pairing Ryan Reynolds with Kenneth Branagh, directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein. It earns laughs with sharp banter, inventive fight sequences, and a few heartfelt moments, delivering solid entertainment on Apple TV+ without aiming for heavy drama.
In Runner, Alan Ritchson stars as Hank, a principled courier who, with Owen Wilson’s Ben as a tech-savvy sidekick, chases down criminals to deliver a life-saving organ for a young girl; director Scott Waugh balance-hard action with humor, resulting in a fast-paced, entertaining B-movie that outshines its similarly themed rival and delivers surprising emotional beats.
'Playdate' is a mediocre action-comedy on Prime Video featuring Kevin James and Alan Ritchson, filled with clichés, poor plot, and unfunny gags, making it easy to ignore while doing chores.
Tonic the Siberian forest cat stars as Bud in the action comedy Caught Stealing, often stealing scenes with his professionalism and confidence, and has a history of impressive roles in film and training, making him a standout on and off the set.
Darren Aronofsky's 'Caught Stealing' is an entertaining, darkly comic crime film set in NYC, featuring Austin Butler as a likable protagonist caught in a dangerous underworld, with a charming cat named Tonic playing a key role, and paying homage to classic NYC crime movies.
Netflix has acquired the rights to adapt the classic '80s cop series 'T.J. Hooker' into an action comedy film, with writers Jarrad Paul and Andy Mogel attached to direct. The original series starred William Shatner as Sgt. T.J. Hooker, and the film aims to bring a more humorous take to the crime-fighting story, though it is unclear if Shatner will participate. The project is produced by 2.0 Entertainment, Prime Universe Films, and Vali Vista Films.
Ryan Gosling and Will Ferrell are teaming up to star in and produce the action-comedy film 'Tough Guys' at Amazon MGM Studios, about two henchmen who break free from the criminal underworld and evade an assassin, with the script written by Daniel Gold.
The 2025 film 'Heads of State,' directed by Ilya Naishuller and starring John Cena and Idris Elba, is a politically themed action-comedy with a predictable plot, underwhelming CGI, and inconsistent tone, despite some entertaining moments and star charisma.
'Heads of State' is an action-comedy featuring John Cena as the American president and Idris Elba as the British prime minister, with the film relying heavily on star power and predictable set-pieces, and offering sporadic political subtext amid its fast-paced but clichéd action sequences.
‘Heads of State’ is a chaotic yet entertaining political action comedy starring John Cena and Idris Elba, emphasizing thrills over intelligence and standing out positively among algorithm-driven action films.
Rebel Wilson discusses her role in 'Bride Hard,' training with stunt coordinators who worked on 'Batman,' and her hopes for a 'Pitch Perfect 4' wedding scene, highlighting her action preparation and her friendship with co-star Anna Camp.
‘Bride Hard’ is a poorly executed action-comedy starring Rebel Wilson and Anna Camp, directed by Simon West, which wastes its ‘Pitch Perfect’ reunion with heavy product placement and a lack of coherence.
'Bride Hard' is a poorly executed attempt to blend bridesmaid comedy with action thriller, starring Rebel Wilson, but it falls flat with vulgar jokes, implausible plot, and shoddy filmmaking, earning a one-star review.
"Red One" is a Christmas action comedy starring Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans, directed by Jake Kasdan. The film, which blends holiday themes with action-packed sequences, features J.K. Simmons as Santa, who is kidnapped just before Christmas. Johnson's character, Callum Drift, teams up with Evans' Jack O'Malley to save the day, encountering various Christmas legends along the way. The movie embraces its absurdity and campiness, offering a family-friendly experience with a touch of self-aware humor, and hints at the potential for a holiday action franchise.
The action-comedy film "Thelma" stars June Squibb as a grandmother who, after being scammed by someone pretending to be her grandson, teams up with an old friend (played by the late Richard Roundtree) to get her money back.