Back in Action

It's the kind of movie that not everyone will like, but deep down it hides a simple, repetitive, but efficient entertainment that's good enough to spend a weekend watching the return of Cameron Diaz and her still-lively chemistry with Jamie Foxx.

Netflix delivers its first big blockbuster of the year and does so by bringing back the chemistry of Foxx and Diaz on screen with an everyday action comedy that will not propose anything new to the universe, but will leave an entertaining pastime for those looking for simple things without major complexes, sometimes the cinema also needs moments of relaxation like these.

Under the direction of a director who is a regular in the genre like Seth Gordon, we are faced with a film that delivers well-done scenes and sequences and at the same time lacks depth in its characters, not to mention memorable dialogues, but a couple of well-done gags that balance the on-screen adventure in a simple, repetitive blockbuster full of clichés, but that entertains, which is what it ultimately seeks in its mission.

Seeing Cameron Diaz again after so much time on screen is the big punch that this new Netflix release has, despite not having the best tools, the actress once again demonstrates her charisma on screen and her perfect chemistry with an also returning Jamie Foxx after his health problems. Back in action for a duo that is always a delight to see on screen, and although they do not have a wonderful script in their favour, they do provide moments where they make us happy and entertain us just as their supporting actors do, who in some way contributes to a good pastime.

It has all the circumstances to be the new big Netflix franchise, and it has a couple of arguments to give us something more. Clearly, it is not one of those movies that will mark great milestones, but it does manage to be the first big blockbuster of 2025 even if it does not leave everyone happy. It is a Netflix-style movie that is good for a family weekend, at the service of the charisma of a duo that is back to make us spend pleasant moments on screen.

Almost 11 years without Cameron Diaz on screen was too much, seeing her again is a real pleasure. Thank you, Netflix, for that, welcome back home my dear Cameron Diaz.

This movie wasn't completely bad. Of course it's one of those predictable movies but that's what makes it watchable. It's good for when you want to watch something quick and easy but doesn't take too much of a toll on you mentally. It has the action, comedy, and family oriented plot. This will easily become a comfort movie. I enjoyed watching Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx as parents. I do wish the acting was a little bit better for the other cast members such as the extras and the people who were supposedly on the bad side. There were some parts that were cringe but that's to be expected in a movie such as this one. But I would recommend the movie if you want something cute, quick, and doesn't require too much concentration.

Jamie Fox and Cameron Dias have an unexpected chemistry in this movie and carried it hard. On the other hand the script is quite simple, predictable, and with no great flow. The base script has potential to build something special, unseen before, but it does not. Maybe the fast pace, the lack of fully building the children's characters and the family relationships. Also, I don't think that changing the geographical place of events helped a lot on the above observations. Connection is purely represented between protagonists and the enemy, as well as the enemies's intentions. However, the movie is watchable and entertaining for what it is, but don't have any expectations.

Netflix delivers yet another star-studded cast: Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz are reason enough to hit play, and Andrew Scott, though appearing briefly, adds a touch of charm to the mix. However, even the brightest cast can't save a film when the script falls short - and here, it certainly does.

After watching, I was left with a strange sense of something missing. There's too little of everything: not enough jokes to make you laugh out loud, not enough action to keep you on the edge of your seat, and not enough intrigue to maintain interest. Netflix, which has recently been surprising us with quality projects like Carry On, seems to have taken a step back this time.

Is Back in Action the perfect choice for a cozy evening on the couch with some snacks? Absolutely. But will it be something you'll remember or want to revisit in the future? Definitely not. It's the kind of movie made to entertain you once - and that's it.

Verdict: If you're looking for a light film that doesn't demand much from you, Back in Action is a solid choice. But if you want something more memorable, you might want to check out a different title. Enjoy the show!

Diaz and Fox together with Glenn Close as Diaz's English mom, certainly make for a star studies cast, but that's prob where most people's reviews will stop. The film is not to be taken seriously and it's not going to win any awards, but it's a family, light hearted spy film that doesn't actually try to take itself seriously. The dialogue is corny at times and the acting is straight out of low budget action movies as is the plot, but if you want something to watch where you won't have to use any brain power whatsoever it's not that bad. There is enough action and stunts to keep the interest of most action movie officianardos, with Diaz and Fox playing two spies and obviously having martial arts skills. It does drop off a little around 3/4 the way through but picks up again towards the end. Decent enough watch.