Estranged half-brothers Jonny and James reunite after their father's mysterious death. As they search for the truth, buried secrets reveal a conspiracy threatening to tear their family apart.
Posted: February 1, 2026
I’m not entirely sure where to begin with The Wrecking Crew. I enjoyed the movie for what it is, but I don’t think it deserves the fairly high 6.5 IMDb rating it currently holds. Personally, I’d land closer to a 5.9. It’s a decent action flick, but it comes with enough issues to hold it back.
Normally, I enjoy seeing both Dave Bautista and Jason Momoa in just about anything they’re in, but something about this pairing didn’t quite work for me. Bautista, having lost a noticeable amount of weight, no longer has that towering, intimidating presence he’s known for. Combined with the white beard, he comes across as a bit too old for this role. That isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but when you’re used to seeing him as someone like Drax in Guardians of the Galaxy, the shift feels a little jarring.
As for Jason Momoa, I liked him more here than in a few of his recent films, but his performance still didn’t fully land. He continues to lean heavily into humor, and in my opinion, it just doesn’t suit him. It often feels like he’s trying too hard to be funny, and the jokes rarely land. It reminded me of when John Cena first started doing comedies and most of them fell flat. To Cena’s credit, he’s grown into that space and is genuinely much funnier now. I’m hoping Momoa eventually finds that same balance, but he’s not there yet.
The plot itself brings nothing new to the table. It’s a story that’s been told countless times before, and while there’s nothing inherently wrong with recycling familiar ideas, some level of originality would have gone a long way. Because of this, the film is extremely predictable. Within the first 30 minutes, I had a pretty clear idea of how everything was going to wrap up.
At its core, the movie is about two estranged half-brothers determined to find their father’s killer after his death is ruled a hit-and-run. That’s really all you need to know going in.
The brothers, Jonny and James, played by Bautista and Momoa, have a strained relationship tied to something involving Jonny’s mother. The problem is that this backstory is never fully explained. The film repeatedly references it, but it never provides enough detail for it to make sense. I kept feeling like I had missed an important scene, even though I’m pretty sure I hadn’t. While it doesn’t directly impact the main plot, a clearer explanation would have added more emotional weight and depth to their relationship.
One of the film’s biggest technical issues is its CGI. There’s a particular high-speed highway chase involving a helicopter that looks downright awful. I won’t spoil the scene, but for a big-budget movie, the effects are shockingly bad. It was so poorly done that I actually laughed. When you see it, you’ll know exactly which scene I’m talking about.
There’s also a fight scene near the end of the film that suffers from questionable direction. The camera pulls back into a wide shot outside a house, showing Bautista fighting Yakuza members inside. If you focus on anyone other than the person Bautista is directly fighting, you’ll notice background actors awkwardly jumping around, swinging weapons at absolutely no one. It’s unintentionally hilarious. A tighter shot would have completely avoided this issue.
Performance-wise, the cast does a solid job overall. No one completely steals the show, but no one is outright bad either. For me, the biggest flaw remains Momoa’s attempt at comedy, which I just couldn’t get past. Given that the movie is set in Hawaii, I honestly think casting Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson might have worked better. He’s more believable in this type of role and far more natural when it comes to humor. That said, the movie probably would’ve felt a little too much like Walking Tall, given the similarities in plot.
Despite its flaws, The Wrecking Crew isn’t a bad watch. It has plenty of action, a bit of gore, and enough energy to keep things moving. I’ve seen some people describe it as having an ’80s or ’90s action-comedy vibe, but I didn’t get that feeling at all. As someone who loves classic action films from those eras, this didn’t resemble them in tone or execution. If anything, the music occasionally made it feel like it was trying to channel Deadpool, which mostly just had me rolling my eyes.
In the end, I think The Wrecking Crew is still worth watching, even if it never truly impresses. It’s entertaining enough if you’re willing to overlook some weak CGI, predictable story, and uneven humor. Turn your brain off, enjoy the action, and you’ll probably have a decent time with it. I’ll mark this as approved as it’s still a fun watch, but it’s probably more bordering on a hung jury territory. As usual, this is just my opinion and you’re welcome to come to your own conclusion. Leave a review and let me know your thoughts.
Overall Verdict: While it has many flaws and an unoriginal & predictable storyline, it has a great cast and plenty of action to make up for it. In other words, you probably won't be bored watching this.
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