Dave Bautista and Jason Momoa team up for some high-octane action and humor in their latest film, The Wrecking Crew, now available for streaming. The film invites viewers into a world of intrigue and family drama, as described by its official synopsis. The plot follows two estranged half-brothers, Jonny (played by Momoa) and James (portrayed by Bautista), who are drawn together under tragic circumstances. The mysterious death of their father forces them to reunite, sparking a journey that peels back layers of hidden secrets and tests familial bonds against a backdrop of conspiracy.
Set against the striking backdrop of Hawaii, the film is directed by Angel Manuel Soto, known for his work on Blue Beetle. The cast also includes talents like Claes Bang, Jacob Batalon, Stephen Root, and Morena Baccarin, who add depth to this action-packed narrative. As the brothers navigate their tumultuous path, they’re prepared to demolish any obstacles that arise in their quest for the truth.
On the critical front, The Wrecking Crew has garnered an impressive 82% “fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 17 reviews. While the RT Critics Consensus, audience feedback, and Popcornmeter score are still in the works, early reviews hint at a promising reception.
One noteworthy review comes from Frank Scheck of The Hollywood Reporter, a top critic on RT. Scheck’s review praises the film’s success, attributing it largely to the compelling chemistry between Bautista and Momoa. He notes, “Movies like this depend almost entirely on chemistry between the co-stars, and fortunately Bautista and Momoa have plenty of it,” underlining the duo’s dynamic performance as a highlight of the film.
“Together, they are ready to wreck anything that gets in their way. Set in the streets of Hawaii, the film is directed by Angel Manuel Soto (Blue Beetle) and also stars Claes Bang, Jacob Batalon, Stephen Root, and Morena Baccarin.”
Currently, The Wrecking Crew has a critics’ score of 82% “fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes based on 17 reviews. The RT Critics Consensus, audience summary and Popcornmeter score based on verified user ratings are still pending.
What Are Individual Critics Saying About ‘The Wrecking Crew’?
Frank Scheck of The Hollywood Reporter is among the top critics on RT who gives The Wrecking Crew a “fresh” score. Scheck writes in his RT review summary, “Movies like this depend almost entirely on chemistry between the co-stars, and fortunately Bautista and Momoa have plenty of it.”
Richard Kuipers of Variety also gives The Wrecking Crew a “fresh” score on RT, writing in his review summary, “The crux of the movie is how well Bautista and Momoa fire off each other once Jonny returns to his roots in Hawaii … The action stars may not be great actors in the classical sense but they are more than competent and acquit themselves.”
Nick Schager of The Daily Beast gives The Wrecking Crew a “fresh” score as well, but notes in his RT review summary, “Never quite as funny as it wants to be, but making up for that in the violence department, it’s a healthy serving of slam-bang cinematic comfort food.”
Jacob Oller the AV Club is the only top critic on RT so far who gives The Wrecking Crew a “rotten” review, writing, “Somehow, the laborious and forgettable action-comedy isn’t dumb enough.”
Rated R, The Wrecking Crew is new on Prime Video on Wednesday.
