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Even a talented cast can't save this misfiring action-comedy
November 20, 2025
|The Star
PLAYDATE, Amazon Prime Video's new movie, proves that not even an interesting cast can save an insufferable production.
BENJAMIN Pajak, Kevin James, Alan Ritchson and Banks Pierce in Playdate.
Directed by Luke Greenfield and written by Neil Goldman, I was initially intrigued by the action-comedy's lineup.
The lead roles include Kevin James - a comedy star I once held in high regard - alongside Alan Ritchson, who has earned widespread acclaim for his portrayal of Jack Reacher in the streamer's hit series Reacher.
As a fan of classic odd-couple buddy pairings such as Kevin Hart and Will Ferrell in Get Hard, as well as dynamic duos in Men in Black, Rush Hour and 21 Jump Street, I was excited to see the chemistry between James and Ritchson.
In Playdate, they star as awkward dads Brian (James) and Jeff (Ritchson), who get thrown into a dangerous affair alongside their timid sons.
But their bromance was anything but electrifying. After watching them force chemistry onscreen, I found that their opposites-attract vibe never quite landed.
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