Mike, a down-to-earth construction worker, is suddenly drawn into the world of super spies and secret agents when his old high school sweetheart recruits him for a high-stakes intelligence mission in the United States.
A new Netflix release that follows the same old formula! However, it turns out to be surprisingly more enjoyable than one might imagine on first viewing.
Not that it reinvents the wheel, but the charisma of the two leads works perfectly and Farino's direction allows us to enjoy a light, uncomplicated action comedy that achieves memorable moments on screen thanks to his clever ability to maintain a steady pace once all the action is unleashedThe chemistry between the stars helps to maintain interest in a script that travels the world without major challenges or complications. It's a film that simply doesn't try too hard to deliver what we're really looking for: 109 minutes of entertaining action, fights and chases on screen. Despite the lack of an intriguing villain or major challenges for the protagonists, the journey is enjoyable thanks to the charisma of the cast.
Netflix continues to explore new sagas for its platform, and this film may or may not prove to be a success, but seeing Whalberg and Berry on screen together promises good things for the future.
A perfect Netflix blockbuster this weekend for those looking for a little excitement in their lives.
