The Union is Netflix’s No. 1 movie, but here are 3 better action comedies with over 80% on Rotten Tomatoes
New Netflix movie The Union took the top spot in the best streaming service’s global top 10 list this week with 33 million views worldwide. In the action comedy, Mark Wahlberg plays laid-back construction worker Mike, whose world is turned upside down when his high school sweetheart Roxanne (Halle Berry) recruits him for a secret intelligence mission.
The Union has joined Netflix’s extensive library of failed action comedies with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 40%, although our Entertainment Editor Matt Bolton described the film as “oddly charming and very slick, even if it is not Good – okay for a relaxing weekend.” Still, it definitely won’t make it onto our list of the best Netflix movies, so if you’re looking for something better to watch after The Union, Here are three action comedies on Netflix to watch with 80% or more on Rotten Tomatoes.
The big 4
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- RT Score: 91%
- Age rating: R
- Length: 141 minutes
- Director: Timo Tjahjanto
The big 4 is an Indonesian film about four hitmen who come out of retirement when they meet a tough detective who is tasked with hunting down an elusive murderer.
When it was released in 2022, The big 4 on the streamer’s global non-English film list for three weeks and in the top 10 in 65 countries. This is no surprise, however, because The big 4 has everything you could want in an action comedy, with crazy fight sequences, silly banter, and a fun cast of colorful characters that will keep you laughing from start to finish. It’s time for you to discover this hidden gem among all the other Netflix action flops.
Beverly Hills Cop
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- RT Score: 82%
- Age rating: R
- Length: 105 minutes
- Director: Martin Brest
The fourth part of Netflix to Beverly Hills Cop franchise Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F wasn’t as good as the original blockbuster flick, which is an 80s classic – even if you haven’t seen it Beverly Hills police officer, You’ve probably heard of it. The 1984 film achieved unprecedented success and became one of the most iconic comedy hits of all time.
Eddie Murphy lets his star show up Beverly Hills Cop as Detroit cop Axel Foley, who gets involved in the Beverly Hills underworld while investigating the murder of his best friend Mikey Tandino (James Russo). Comedian Murphy proves with his hilarious one-liners, goofy personality and cheeky replies that no one else could play the charming cop.
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget
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- RT Score: 81%
- Age rating: PG
- Length: 101 minutes
- Director: Sam Fell
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget is a sequel to the legendary stop-motion comedy chicken run, from 2000. In Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nuggets, Two decades after escaping the chicken coop, Ginger and Rocky face a whole new threat when their daughter is kidnapped by a poultry farm run by their former enemy, Mrs. Tweedy.
What happens next is a light-hearted James Bond rescue mission that has just as much heart and humor as its predecessor and is sure to delight old and new viewers alike. The animated film also features a star-studded voice cast, including Thandiwe Newton, Zachary Levi, Imelda Staunton, Bella Ramsey and Romesh Ranganathan.
Enjoy this delicious film treat for the whole family.
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