The Wrecking Crew Movie Review: Action Flick Starring Dave Bautista and Jason Momoa

“Big guys beating bad guys, and occasionally each other, to a pulp is the basic idea behind the new Prime Video action movie starring Dave Bautista and Jason Momoa. In the imaginatively titled The Wrecking Crew, the two oversized, testosterone-laden actors play estranged half-brothers who team up to investigate their father’s mysterious hit-and-run death in the scenic environs of Honolulu. Yes, it’s the sort of buddy cop action-comedy that was once a multiplex staple but is now largely relegated to streaming.

This Prime Video offering proves to be a lot more entertaining than the Chris Pratt starrer Mercy that was recently released in theaters. The Wrecking Crew doesn’t set out to reinvent the formula, but rather luxuriate in it. All the familiar tropes are there, from the numerous pop songs peppering the action (including one by Phil Collins, just to remind you of Miami Vice) to the profane banter between the two main characters, to the endless fistfights and car chases.

For fans of action-comedy films, The Wrecking Crew delivers on its promise of big action sequences, witty one-liners, and some emotional moments that tug at the heartstrings. Bautista and Momoa have great chemistry on screen, and their shared scenes are a highlight of the movie. So, if you’re looking for a fun, forgettable action-comedy trifle to enjoy on a weekend night, The Wrecking Crew might be the perfect choice.”