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Novocaine
2025 110 min United States of America R 18+
★6.7
Action, Comedy, Thriller
Director: Dan Berk, Robert Olsen
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Description
When the girl of his dreams is kidnapped, everyman Nate turns his inability to feel pain into an unexpected strength in his fight to get her back.
Budget:
$18M
US Gross:
$19.86M
Worldwide:
$34.54M
Starring
Jack Quaid
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Amber Midthunder
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Ray Nicholson
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Awards
3 nominations total
Key opinion
Novocaine is widely regarded as a lighthearted, black-comedy action film that succeeds as an entertaining "movie night" watch while failing to provide deep intellectual substance. While Jack Quaid’s performance is consistently praised for grounding the absurd premise, critics are divided on whether the excessive violence and thin plot constitute an engaging ride or a repetitive, hollow experience.
| Acting | Jack Quaid anchors the film with a versatile, charming, and perfectly timed performance that elevates the "quiet hero" trope. | |
| Acting | The film masterfully blends grotesque physical comedy with creative, inventive action sequences that utilize the protagonist's condition for humorous impact. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is criticized for being thin, predictable, and failing to fully realize the potential of its intriguing high-concept premise. | |
| Theme | The film's use of graphic violence and "torture-porn" style gore is seen by some as stylishly dark fun, while others find it excessive, repetitive, and gratuitous. | |
| Pacing | The pacing and runtime are contentious; some viewers enjoy the fast-paced, undemanding nature of the film, while others argue that the second half drags and could have benefited from a tighter edit. |