New action/adventure Matchbox The Movie is the latest from Extraction (2020) director Sam Hargrave.
Starring John Cena, Sam Richardson, Jessica Biel and Teyonah Parris, the story is inspired by iconic Mattel automobile toys created in 1953.
Cena plays Sean, a CIA agent who unintentionally gets his friends involved in his work.
Is it concerning that my main reason for wanting to see this is Sam Richardson’s character, on account of his brilliant comic timing?
Likely, yes. But then, Hargrave did give us the rather fun Extraction (2020). So, perhaps all will be well and fun, as long as we don’t expect too much.
In the meantime, I’ll disregard all instincts that are telling me this may be like Kevin Hart’s Lift (2024), which was perfectly watchable, certainly in parts.
Teyonah Parris, Corey Stoll, Bill Camp, Danai Gurira, Golshifteh Farahani, Arturo Castro and Daniel Bernhardt also star.
Matchbox The Movie Release Dates: October 9th, 2026 (US & UK)…
Happy Film Loving,
G
I was constantly going from this is silly to this might be fun and cool. 😄
😁 Silly can always be great. It just takes the right recipe. Cheers to good silly fun! 🤓🥂
Nostalgia is gonna be very big for this one, G. I recall playing with Matchbox cars back in the day, and generations since have also made it their go-go hobby…some collect them for life. This should be a wild, fun romp with Cena in the lead.
Sounds like you’re a real Matchbox fan. I hope the end result is truly great. I, too, have faith in Cena. 🤓🥂
Could be good. John Cena can make many things watchable.
I certainly agree with that. 🤓🥂
This is such a ridiculous concept for a movie based on a toy. I think I’ll wait for the Hot Wheels movie.
Ridiculous is right. Hopefully it’s fun, nonetheless. 🤞🙏Neither Hot Wheels nor Matchbox appeal to me. I’m just in for a fingers crossed, fun film.