The Wrecking Crew (2026)
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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.
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cast
... James Hale
... Jonny Hale
... Governor Peter Mahoe
... Valentina
... Leila Hale
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Full review: https://fandomwire.com/the-wrecking-crew-review/
Rating: B-
"The Wrecking Crew is a competent action experience that survives thanks to that contagious energy and Ángel Manuel Soto's direction, which knows how to value physical spectacle, resulting in a film that, even if it doesn't reinvent the wheel, offers two hours of honest and amusing escapism. The technical execution of the action and the magnetism of Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista frequently collide with the soullessness of a shamelessly algorithmic script, but in the end, the protagonists' charisma ensures victory, proving that a good duo can carry even the most formulaic screenplay."
Director:
Writer:
Jonathan Tropper (Writer)
Release Date:
2026-01-28
Run Time:
125 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Reviews of
The Wrecking Crew
Full review: https://fandomwire.com/the-wrecking-crew-review/
Rating: B-
"The Wrecking Crew is a competent action experience that survives thanks to that contagious energy and Ángel Manuel Soto's direction, which knows how to value physical spectacle, resulting in a film that, even if it doesn't reinvent the wheel, offers two hours of honest and amusing escapism. The technical execution of the action and the magnetism of Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista frequently collide with the soullessness of a shamelessly algorithmic script, but in the end, the protagonists' charisma ensures victory, proving that a good duo can carry even the most formulaic screenplay."
This is a good sequel to the South Park episode. A relatively uninspired action buddy comedy where they just throw in that the guy is a cop and the other guy is a seal. Or are they both seals? You know...there's a lot you don't need to know in this. You don't need to watch it but you can and you won't be surprised nor disappointed.
"The Wrecking Crew" is aptly named.
This action flick, for me, early on wrecked any chance that I'd actually enjoy this film. I'll put my hand up and say I'm sick and tired of the gratuitous violence oozing out of Hollywood. The light, jokey tone of this film is at odds with oftentimes really ugly violence. Entirely smashing someone's upper teeth against a table in the opening scenes is one such example. It's not funny; it's not okay, its not entertaining, no matter who it's done to.
Regrettably, given how violent US society is, perhaps I should not be surprised, but it's also one of the reasons I don't watch a great deal of US cinema these days.
Beyond that, the actions of the formulaic variety and the bro buddy back story has long since ossified into a cliche.
In summary, tone it down, Hollywood. Excessive violence is not okay. If you want to make a light-toned action flick, then try doing just that.
This movie was actually a better popcorn action movie than most of these poictacal thrillers come hijack come heists movies of late that are ok for a shelf filler as I would say in my video shop days. I would recommended it for exactly what it is and the known stars. Both well known for brawn.Funny and watchable to the end, if you dont get bored with the non stop violence. 7/10
This film doesn't pass the Bechdel test, which is disappointing in 2026 yet unsurprising for your usual action film. The women were great in the film but they weren't given much to play with from the script, it was all focussed on the male characters.
The "comedy" is cringy. There must be over 10 fat "jokes" if you're going to tell a fat joke, at least make it funny and have some originality but most of them were just calling people fat f*cks and then expecting us to laugh. It was so repetative it made me think the writer is fatphobic or dealing with internalised fatphobia, either way it takes you away from the film.
Cast & Crew of
The Wrecking Crew
Cast
... James Hale
... Jonny Hale
... Governor Peter Mahoe
... Valentina
... Leila Hale
... Haunani Palakiko
... Marcus Robichaux
... Pika
... Lani
... Detective Rennert
... Kai
... Nakamura
... Alekai
... Monty
... Monica Robichaux
... Mr. K
... Walter Hale
... Akihiko
... Touma
... Mainei
... Olina
... Guard
... Uncle
... Ensign
... Kahuna
... Craig
... Aide
... Guitar Player
... Duke
... Young James
... Jonny's Mother
... Hooker
... Madam
... Attendant
... Med-Tech
... Karaoke Singer
... Olina's Friend
Crew
... Director
... Producer
... Producer
... Producer
... Producer
... Producer
... Second Unit Director
... Stunt Coordinator
... First Assistant Director
... Production Sound Mixer
... Original Music Composer
... Director of Photography
... Production Design
... Supervising Art Director
... Set Decoration
... Costume Design
... Hair Designer
... Makeup Designer
... Supervising Sound Editor
... Sound Re-Recording Mixer
... Gaffer
... "A" Camera Operator
... Steadicam Operator
... "B" Camera Operator
... Casting
... Casting
... Music Supervisor
... Editor
... Executive Producer
... Unit Production Manager
... Executive Producer
... Executive Producer
... Executive Producer
... Writer
... Co-Producer
... Co-Producer
... Associate Producer
... Associate Producer
... Stunt Coordinator
... Fight Choreographer
... Fight Choreographer
... Art Direction
... Art Direction
... Assistant Art Director
... Set Designer
... Graphic Designer
... Graphic Designer
... Assistant Set Decoration
... Assistant Costume Designer
... Costume Supervisor
... Costume Set Supervisor
... Property Master
... Weapons Master
... Assistant Property Master
... Hair Supervisor
... Makeup Supervisor
... Makeup Artist
... Makeup Artist
... Prosthetic Makeup Artist
... Special Effects Makeup Artist
... Steadicam Operator
... First Assistant "A" Camera
... First Assistant "B" Camera
... First Assistant "C" Camera
... Second Assistant "A" Camera
... Second Assistant "B" Camera
... Second Assistant "C" Camera
... Digital Imaging Technician
... Visual Effects Editor
... Sound Re-Recording Mixer
... Sound Designer
... Supervising Dialogue Editor
... Supervising ADR Editor
... Foley Editor
... First Assistant Sound Editor
... Dialogue Editor
... Dialogue Editor
... Foley Artist
... Foley Mixer
... ADR Mixer
... ADR Mixer
... Chief Lighting Technician
... Special Effects Supervisor
... Special Effects Coordinator
... Unit Publicist
... Still Photographer
... Dialect Coach
... Transportation Captain
... Transportation Co-Captain
... In Memory Of
... Production Manager
... Post Production Supervisor
... Set Decorating Coordinator
... Set Dresser
... Scenic Artist
... Scenic Artist
... Set Dresser
... Graphic Designer
... Set Dresser
... Set Dresser
... Set Dresser
... Set Dresser
... Set Decorating Coordinator
... Scenic Artist
... Extras Casting
... Casting Associate
... Extras Casting
... Casting Assistant
... Assistant Editor
... Post Production Coordinator
... First Assistant Editor
... Assistant Editor
... Assistant Editor
... Location Scout
... Location Scout
... Assistant Location Manager
... Location Manager
... Assistant Location Manager
... Location Scout
... Assistant Location Manager
... Location Scout
... Location Manager
... Location Manager
... Assistant Location Manager
... Location Manager
... Location Manager
... Music Editor
... Music Coordinator
... Script Supervisor
... Script Supervisor
... Production Coordinator
... VFX Supervisor
... VFX Supervisor
... Visual Effects Producer
... CG Supervisor
... CG Supervisor
... Compositing Supervisor
... VFX Editor
... Compositing Artist
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