Sam Richardson | The Movie My Life

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,

Superintelligence (2020), Melissa McCarthy, Warner Bros. Pictures

I enjoyed Superintelligence, the latest comedy from Melissa McCarthy, Bobby Cannavale, Sam Richardson and Ben Falcone, more than I expected to.

Directed by Falcone, the story of Carol (McCarthy), a woman who’s been selected for observation by the world’s first superintelligence that may or may not take over the world isn’t perfect. Yet, if you’re a fan of the talented film making team and some good dialogue delivered with perfect comic timing; plus, laughter that you can’t always see coming, then I say give Superintelligence a chance.

Besides the above-mentioned highlights, there’s also the chemistry between Carol and Cannavale’s George to enjoy. And James Corden’s character is quite fun. So much so, that don’t be surprised if, for a good portion of the film, you find yourself thinking: ‘Should this be what a future with a super-intelligent AI looks like? Because if it is I’m in!’

As for what I didn’t completely love about Falcone’s movie, there’s the use of several common movie-making/comedy cliche’s that made the story experience that little bit less special.

Furthermore, just when I became comfortable with the direction the story was going and the nature of the relationships, a semi-expected change happens that leads to a result that isn’t quite as satisfying as it could have been. Nevertheless, even though Superintelligence has no chance of taking the place of Spy (2015) as my favourite McCarthy film, I have no regrets about watching it.

Watch it if you’re curious and because the performances are fun.

Happy Film Loving,

Source: JustWatch