The Pickup (2025) - Review
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Directed by: Tim Story
Written by: Kevin Burrows & Matt Mider
Starring: Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson, Eva Longoria, Ismael Cruz Cordova, Jack Kesy, Andrew Dice Clay, Marshawn Lynch, Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoa’i, Keke Palmer
Runtime: 94 min
Synopsis: A routine cash pickup takes a wild turn when two mismatched armored truck drivers, Russell (Eddie Murphy) and Travis (Pete Davidson), are ambushed by ruthless criminals led by a savvy mastermind, Zoe (Keke Palmer), with plans that go way beyond the cash cargo. As chaos unfolds around them, the unlikely duo must navigate high-risk danger, clashing personalities, and one very bad day that keeps getting worse.
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Editor's Note: Original review was written for Movies We Texted About. Full article can be found below.
REVIEW SUMMARY
The Pickup is yet another example of how wasted talent, a lack of ambition, and creative laziness result in a film that fails on almost every level. Despite a cast with potential and one or two inspired moments, the movie never manages to rise above its predictable storytelling, inconsistent humor, and complete emptiness - it's hard to justify the time spent watching it. Unless you're a die-hard fan of someone involved, this is one ride you're better off skipping.
