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Matchbox: The Movie on Apple TV
John Cena leads a silly spy adventure in this Apple TV movie, but its brand-heavy plot and weak execution make it a skip.
In brief
John Cena leads a silly spy adventure in this Apple TV movie, but its brand-heavy plot and weak execution make it a skip. John Cena stars in a low-budget spy film on Apple TV that fails to balance kid-friendly toys with adult action, leading to a skip recommendation. Originally reported by Decider.
Matchbox: The Movie on Apple TV
John Cena stars in a spy film adaptation of a classic toy line now streaming on Apple TV.
Cena and Jessica Biel in action
Sean (Cena) trucking a nuclear bomb away from bad guys in a high-stakes chase sequence.
Sean's friends reunite
Sean's childhood friends reunite in Nothinburg, Ohio after his nuclear mission.
The spy team faces danger
The group is drugged and black-bagged by enemies after Sean's nuclear bomb incident.
Cena's performance criticized
Cena's deadpan acting is criticized as ill-advised for a spy film.
The movie's flaws
The film's dialogue is atrocious, jokes are dead, and action sequences feel endless.
Final verdict
The movie gets a skip recommendation due to poor execution and excessive brand promotion.
The big picture
John Cena stars in a low-budget spy film on Apple TV that fails to balance kid-friendly toys with adult action, leading to a skip recommendation.
