Stars: Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Danielle Nicolet
Storyline
Calvin Joyner was voted in high school the guy most likely to succeed. 20 years later he's an accountant. As his high school reunion approaches, he tries to make contact with his old schoolmates. And someone named Bob Stone contacts him. He says that he was known as Robbie Weirdicht in school. Calvin remembers that he was picked on, as a matter of fact after an extremely nasty prank he left school. They agree to meet and Calvin is surprised by how much he has changed. Bob asks Calvin to help him out. He says yes and the next thing he knows some men burst into his home. They're CIA, the one in charge is looking for Stone, she says he's a rogue agent. When they can't find Bob they leave. Later he approaches Calvin telling him, he is not a rogue agent, he's trying to find a person known as the Balck Badger who is planning to sell some information that in the wrong hands can be disastrous. so he needs Calvin's help to stop him. Calvin's not sure whom he should believe.
Writers: Ike Barinholtz, David Stassen, Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Danielle Nicolet, Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Amy Ryan, Danielle Nicolet, Jason Bateman, Aaron Paul, Ryan Hansen, Tim Griffin, Timothy John Smith, Sione Kelepi, Dylan Boyack, Thomas Kretschmann, Megan Park, Slaine, Annie Kerins, , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Cast: Dwayne Johnson -
Bob Stone
Kevin Hart -
Calvin Joyner
Amy Ryan -
Agent Pamela Harris
Danielle Nicolet -
Maggie
Jason Bateman -
Trevor
Aaron Paul -
Phil
Ryan Hansen -
Steve
Tim Griffin -
Agent Stan Mitchell
Timothy John Smith -
Agent Nick Cooper
Sione Kelepi -
Young Robbie
Dylan Boyack -
Trevor - 17 Years Old
Thomas Kretschmann -
The Buyer
Megan Park -
Waitress
Slaine -
Thugged Out
Annie Kerins -
Lady MC
Taglines:
Saving the world takes a little Hart and a big Johnson
Trivia:
When Kevin Hart and Dwayne Johnson's characters first meet, Kevin Hart makes a reference to Dwayne looking like Hercules, Dwayne Johnson played Hercules in the film "Hercules" in 2014. See more »
Goofs:
After their first meeting in the bar (between Bob and Calvin), while walking out to the motorbike (and after the ride), Bob goes from sneakers to open sandals and back. See more »
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User Review
Author:
Rating: 8/10
Forget about the formulaic spies plot and its flaws, the film does not
look silly for the wise decision of making it into a comedy and it
sparks thanks to the strong rapport between Johnson and Hart. The
thriller may seems to be dumb and lack of inventiveness in all the
right ways but it is also a bit smarter than what audiences could have
expected. The hilarious but not nonsense actions, sweet high- school
buddies friendships, comedy about bullies and inspiration to transform
a better oneself however are all blended well into this
lack-of-originality thriller; though insufficient to generate big
humors, it is still able to keep your smile till the end. The film
centralises on the delightful chemistry between the two actors, both
Hart and Johnson deliver a cheerful bromantic, especially the latter
who takes his character and silliness seriously other than just knowing
to flex muscles. It might lack in depth to explain about the quest of
the mission but it is overall entertaining due to the commitment of the
cast to bring us laughter.
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