‘Matchbox: The Movie’ review: John Cena keeps things moving in this action comedy
This article reviews the new action-comedy film 'Matchbox: The Movie,' starring John Cena and directed by Sam Hargrave. The plot follows a former spy who reunites with childhood friends while on a mission involving a missing nuclear warhead.
Why it matters
It highlights the ongoing trend of Hollywood adapting popular toy brands into feature-length cinematic franchises.
What you see is what you get in this action comedy based on the Matchbox toyline by Mattel. Extraction ’s Sam Hargrave has made a fun film, which while not high on imagination provides an adequate two hours of entertainment.
The film opens in Chartersville, Ohio in 1998. A young Sean Walker goes to meet his buddies Ted, Crosby, Aimee and Charmaine, at their hangout, Smalley’s garage. He has a gift for Aimee, a blue 1969 Chevy Camaro Matchbox car after she says it is her dream car. He plans to give her the car and declare his feelings for her.
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