Jackpot! (2024) - Review

Jackpot! (2024) - Review

Directed by: Paul Feig

Written by: Rob Yescombe

Starring: Awkwafina, John Cena, Simu Liu

Runtime: 104 min

Synopsis: In the near future, a 'Grand Lottery' has been newly established in California - the catch: kill the winner before sundown to legally claim their multi-billion dollar jackpot. When Katie Kim (Awkwafina) moves to Los Angeles, she mistakenly finds herself with the winning ticket. Desperate to survive the hordes of jackpot hunters, she reluctantly joins forces with amateur lottery protection agent Noel Cassidy (John Cena) who will do everything in his power to get her to sundown in exchange for a piece of her prize. However, Noel must face off with his slick rival Louis Lewis (Simu Liu), who also seeks to collect Katie's commission at all costs.

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A Simple Favor (2018) - SPOILER-FREE Review

A Simple Favor (2018) - SPOILER-FREE Review

Directed by: Paul Feig

Written by: Jessica Sharzer, Darcey Bell

Starring: Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively, Henry Golding, Eric Johnson, Jean Smart, Sarah Baker

Runtime: 116 min

A stylish post-modern film noir, directed by Paul Feig, centers around Stephanie (Anna Kendrick), a mommy blogger who seeks to uncover the truth behind her best friend Emily's (Blake Lively) sudden disappearance from their small town.

Stephanie is joined by Emily's husband Sean (Henry Golding) in this thriller filled with twists and betrayals, secrets and revelations, love and loyalty, murder and revenge.

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