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Tom's Guide
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
Prime Video just added a seriously funny action comedy movie starring Orlando Bloom and Bryce Dallas Howard — and you should stream it now
Prime Video is seemingly the place to be for action-comedies this summer. In the coming months, the Amazon streaming service will be home to the chaotic buddy comedy "Heads of State" and the new Eddie Murphy movie, "The Pickup." And, as of today (June 12), the streamer has added a brand-new crime comedy to the scene The movie in question is Tom Kingsley's "Deep Cover," a breezy British action-comedy that puts three improv performers — Bryce Dallas Howard, Orlando Bloom, and Nick Mohammed — in a very precarious position. Our trio is recruited for an unorthodox operation that sees them tangling with menacing figures from London's criminal underworld... to increasingly outlandish results. Wondering whether to stream "Deep Cover" on Prime Video? Read on to get a little more info about the new arrival and a quick round-up of early reactions to the new release. "Deep Cover" is a crime comedy that throws us in with three performers from differing walks of life who find themselves taking a gig that sends them deep undercover. Down-on-her-luck improv teacher Kat (Bryce Dallas Howard) is offered a lucrative role to pretend to be a rough and ready gangster by an undercover cop (Sean Bean) who wants her to infiltrate a crew of drug dealers. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. To fulfill the mission, Kat recruits two of her students, "serious" actor, Marlon (Orlando Bloom) and hapless office worker Hugh (Nick Mohammed), and the trio sets out to impersonate dangerous criminals... and soon find their new gig spiraling way out of control. "Deep Cover" also stars Paddy Considine, Sonoya Mizuno, Ian McShane, Ben Ashenden, Alexander Owen, and Omid Djalili, among others. Having watched it myself, I'd suggest giving "Deep Cover" a shot. It's a sharply written, farcical London-set crime caper — imagine a classic, gritty Guy Ritchie watch, but amp up the absurdities, the comedy, and tone down the bad language and the violence — that offers moderate thrills, but plenty of laughs. All three of our major players are on fine form as their respective characters, but it's Orlando Bloom's turn as "serious actor" Marlon who stands out the most. Marlon's committed to his role as the gang's muscle, no matter how deep the group gets, and as such, he's responsible for some of my favorite moments of the entire film. The action sequences might not be all that exciting, but once the mission's underway, "Deep Cover" moves along at a clip, sketch-comedy style, and makes up for the so-so action with plenty of great lines.. Sprinkle in some satisfying twists and solid turns from the supporting cast, and you've got a solid watch, one that's a cut above plenty of the year's streaming originals. Need a second opinion? Well, at the time of writing, "Deep Cover" has only just been made available to stream on Prime Video, so it doesn't yet have a rating on review aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes. However, there are already several reviews online, and evidently, I'm not the only person who enjoyed the new release. For example, Empire's Ben Travis gave the movie a 4-star review, praising the "ingenious" central conceit, writing, "Does "Deep Cover" work as an improv comedy? Yes, and it delivers strong characterisation, a twisty crime story, and great performances too. End scene." Likewise, Ready Steady Cut's Jonathon Wilson also offered a 4-star verdict, calling "Deep Cover" a "near-perfect popcorn entertainment" and describing it as "an action-comedy with okay action and really funny comedy that puts its all-star cast to work playing exaggerated pastiches of their usual screen personas." Variety critic Guy Lodge offered a more measured response, saying the movie "never quite explodes into hilarity," adding: "this knockabout farce neither dies nor kills, even as its onscreen body count ramps up: It just chugs along enthusiastically for 99 minutes, throwing about a lot of slapstick and a lot of quips, but only intermittently landing an outright laugh." So, bottom line: yes, if you're looking for a laugh or a fast-moving, silly crime comedy, you should stream "Deep Cover" on Prime Video. It's easy, fun viewing that should satisfy those looking for some daft action-comedy antics. Not sold on "Deep Cover," but still looking for something new to stream on Prime Video? We can help. Check out our guide to the best movies on Prime Video for tons of top streaming recommendations perfect for your next movie night.
Black America Web
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
They're Armed But She's Dangerous: Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson & Keke Palmer Bring Two Generations Of Comedy Together In The Official Trailer For ‘The Pickup'
Source: Courtesy / Amazon MGM Studios Today (June 9th), Prime Video released the hilarious official trailer for its new film The Pickup. Continue reading to check it out, along with some first look images. In the action-comedy The Pickup, a routine cash pickup takes a wild turn when two mismatched armored truck drivers, Russell ( Eddie Murphy) and Travis (Pete Davidson), are ambushed by ruthless criminals led by a savvy mastermind, Zoe (Keke Palmer), with plans that go way beyond the cash cargo. As chaos unfolds around them, the unlikely duo must navigate high-risk danger, clashing personalities, and one very bad day that keeps getting worse. In addition to Murphy ( The Nutty Professor, Dreamgirls, Dolemite Is My Name ), Davidson ( Saturday Night Live, The King of Staten Island, Bupkis ) and Palmer ( Hustlers, Nope, One of Them Days ), the diverse cast also includes Eva Longoria ( Desperate Housewives, Only Murders in the Building ), Ismael Cruz Cordova ( Sesame Street, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power ), Jack Kesy ( The Strain, Claws, Deadpool 2 ), Andrew Dice Clay ( Bless This House, Entourage, Dice ), Marshawn Lynch ( Bottoms, Freaky Tales, Love Hurts ), and Joe 'Roman Reigns' Anoa'i. The film, which blends high-octane action with sharp humor, was directed by Tim Story (The Blackening, Barbershop, Ride Along), while Kevin Burrows and Matt Mider wrote it, Story also served as a producer alongside John Davis, John Fox, Eddie Murphy, and Charisse Hewitt-Webster. The Pickup brings together two generations of comedy for an explosive and hilarious partnership that showcases the chemistry between old-school experience and new-wave energy. Check out the film's official trailer (and some first looks phots) below! They're Armed But She's Dangerous: Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson & Keke Palmer Bring Two Generations Of Comedy Together In The Official Trailer For 'The Pickup' was originally published on Source:Amazon MGM Studios Source:Amazon MGM Studios Source:Amazon MGM Studios Source:Amazon MGM Studios Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE
India.com
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Pete Davidson Starrer Action Comedy The Pickup TRAILER Out, Check Release Date
New Delhi: Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson's upcoming action comedy film The Pickup that delivers heart-pounding thrills, sharp comedy, and unexpected mishaps — everyone's in for a hilarious and wild ride. The film brings together two generations of comedy for an explosive and hilarious partnership that showcases the chemistry between old-school experience and new-wave energy. Directed by Tim Story, who's known for his work on The Blackening, Barbershop and Ride Along, the film blends high-octane action with sharp humour. Starring Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson, Eva Longoria, Ismael Cruz Cordova, Jack Kesy, Andrew Dice Clay, Marshawn Lynch, Joe 'Roman Reigns' Anoa'i and Keke Palmer. The makers unveik the trailer on Monday, giving the audience a glimpse into the hilarious ride of the two tangled in an unexpected heist. Watch The Pickup Trailer Below! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Prime Video (@primevideo) In the action-comedy The Pickup, a routine cash pickup takes a wild turn when two mismatched armored truck drivers, Russell (Eddie Murphy) and Travis (Pete Davidson), are ambushed by ruthless criminals led by a savvy mastermind, Zoe (Keke Palmer), with plans that go way beyond the cash cargo. As chaos unfolds around them, the unlikely duo must navigate high-risk danger, clashing personalities, and one very bad day that keeps getting worse. The trailer highlights the generational and personality clash between Murphy's gruff, experienced Russell and Davidson's awkward, inexperienced Travis. Their banter and bickering provide much of the film's comedic energy, reminiscent of classic buddy comedies but with a fresh twist The Pickup, is written by Kevin Burrows & Matt Mider, while it is produced by John Davis, John Fox, Eddie Murphy, Tim Story, and Charisse Hewitt-Webster. Written by Kevin Burrows & Matt Mider. Produced by John Davis, John Fox 'The Pickup' Coming to Prime Video Globally on August 6, The action comedy is set to release on August 6, on Amazon Prime Video.
Geek Tyrant
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Trailer for the Action Comedy THE PICKUP Starring Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson — GeekTyrant
Amazon MGM has released the trailer for the upcoming action comedy The Pickup , which stars Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson, and Keke Palmer. In the film, 'a routine cash pickup takes a wild turn when two mismatched armored truck drivers, Russell (Murphy) and Travis (Davidson), are ambushed by ruthless criminals led by a savvy mastermind, Zoe (Palmer), with plans that go beyond the cash cargo. 'As chaos unfolds around them, the unlikely duo must navigate high-risk danger, clashing personalities, and one very bad day that keeps getting worse.' The movie is said to "bring together two generations of comedy for an explosive and hilarious partnership that showcases the chemistry between old-school experience and new-wave energy." The film come from director Tim Story ( The Fantastic Four ) and the rest of the cast includes Eva Longoria, Ismael Cruz Cordova, Jack Kesy, Andrew Dice Clay, ex-NFL player Marshawn Lynch, and Joe "Roman Reigns" Anoa'i. The movie will deliver "heart-pounding thrills, sharp comedy, and unexpected mishaps — everyone's in for a hilarious and wild ride." The Pickup will be released on Prime Video starting August 6th, 2025.
Tom's Guide
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
Prime Video just shared an explosive trailer for a new action comedy movie with Eddie Murphy — and it looks like a wild ride
Prime Video looks to be bolstering its summer movie line-up with another crime comedy, and, based on the trailer, it looks like a chaotic watch. In addition to the explosive John Cena/Idris Elba buddy comedy, "Heads of State" (streaming July 2), the Amazon streaming service is due to add "The Pickup" just a few weeks later. Tim Story's new crime comedy sees Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson as a pair of armored truck drivers being hijacked. Chaos ensues, and you can get a taste of what's in store below: On a seemingly ordinary day, armored car drivers Russell (Murphy) and Travis (Davidson) hit the road... and find themselves targeted by dangerous criminals. The trailer sees the mismatched pair trying to fend off the hijackers, only to learn that their leader, Zoe (Keke Palmer), is standing in the back of their truck. And after that wild chase, Zoe reveals she has very ambitious plans to rob a casino, and she needs their help to do so. Cue a montage of more action, antics, explosions and lewd banter. If you liked seeing Axel Foley back in action on Netflix last summer in "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F," it might be the watch for you. Looking forward to watching "The Pickup" on Prime Video this summer? Good news: you only have to wait a couple more months, as the trailer confirms the new crime-comedy will release on the Amazon streamer on Wednesday, August 6. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. The trailer already gives us a pretty clear idea of what to expect from "The Pickup," though Amazon's also shared a plot synopsis for the new comedy caper. It reads: "In the action-comedy 'The Pickup,' a routine cash pickup takes a wild turn when two mismatched armored truck drivers, Russell (Eddie Murphy) and Travis (Pete Davidson) are ambushed by ruthless criminals led by a savvy mastermind, Zoe (Keke Palmer), with plans that go way beyond the cash cargo. As chaos unfolds around them, the unlikely duo must navigate high-risk danger, clashing personalities, and one very bad day that keeps getting worse." In addition to the above names, "The Pickup" also stars Eva Longoria, Ismael Cruz Cordova, Jack Kesy, Andrew Dice Clay, Marshawn Lynch and WWE's Joe "Roman Reigns" Anoa'i. Looking forward to "The Pickup" and need something else to stream while you wait? Check out our guide to the best movies on Prime Video for tons more streaming recommendations to keep you entertained in the meantime.
