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Jackpot!
2024 107 min United States of America R 16+
★5.5
Comedy, Action
Director: Paul Feig
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Description
In the near future, a 'Grand Lottery' has been established - the catch: kill the winner before sundown to legally claim their multi-billion dollar jackpot. When Katie Kim mistakenly finds herself with the winning ticket, she reluctantly joins forces with amateur lottery protection agent Noel Cassidy who must get her to sundown in exchange for a piece of her prize.
Starring
John Cena
Actor
Awkwafina
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Simu Liu
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Awards
2 wins total
Key opinion
Jackpot! is a high-energy, R-rated action comedy that prioritizes lighthearted, chaotic fun over deep narrative substance. While John Cena's performance is widely praised for his comedic timing and screen presence, audience and critical reactions to the film's screenplay and its lead actress remain polarized.
| Acting | John Cena anchors the film with a charismatic and well-suited comedic performance that stands as a highlight for most viewers. | |
| Production | The film utilizes a vibrant visual aesthetic and meticulous production design to build its absurdist, satirical vision of a dystopian Los Angeles. | |
| Theme | The script attempts to blend action with social commentary on consumerism, but many find the resulting satire to be shallow and lacking in thematic depth. | |
| Acting | Opinions on Awkwafina’s lead performance are divided, with some praising her signature charisma while others find her portrayal irritating or miscast. | |
| Humor | The humor starts strong with a fresh, absurd premise, but the repetitive nature of the action and jokes causes the comedic momentum to wane as the film progresses. |