The Wrecking Crew, Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista’s latest action/comedy, is exactly the kind of entertaining movie fun I’ve been waiting for.
Playing estranged brothers who team up to solve their father’s murder in Hawaii, what I enjoyed most was the big brother/little brother dynamic between Momoa and Bautista’s characters. The humour mostly lands, the action is fun and engaging, and the fight choreography is creative and excitingly shot.
I also remember noticing some impressive special-effects makeup that made a few audience members gasp. Meanwhile, I was busy smiling with appreciation because the filmmaking team clearly cared enough to make it that good. The corpse-face reveal during the scene at Robichaux’s house was a particular standout.
Most of the soundtrack is also a highlight. That said, the one part of director Angel Manuel Soto’s film that didn’t quite land for me is a scene toward the end where it’s just Bautista’s character fighting the Yakuza. I didn’t love the music choice there, and the choreography felt less exciting and creative than in earlier sequences.
Watch The Wrecking Crew for genuinely fun, definitely imperfect, but in my view still very worthwhile action-comedy entertainment. Be warned, though: teeth do get smashed (among other things), which, for me, only added to the fun. If you’re even a little squeamish, you may find yourself watching a few scenes through your fingers.
Happy Film Loving,
G
