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Ex-special forces operative Mason Pettis (John Cena) is stuck in a dead-end desk job when he reluctantly takes on a freelance gig to provide private security for washed-up journalist Claire Wellington (Alison Brie) as she interviews the ruthless--but impeccably dressed--dictator, Juan Venegas (Juan Pablo Raba). When a military coup breaks out just as she's about to get the scoop of a lifetime, the unlikely trio must figure out how to survive the jungle AND each other in order to make it out alive!
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Much like a real-life Freelance gig, this sodden action comedy offers no benefits.

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If you're looking for a movie that has a decent story and plenty of action, Freelance is a fun, entertaining option.

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Leslie Felperin Guardian This haphazard comedy-action film mostly plays like the script was written on the discarded roach of a smoked joint, but the likability of the cast makes up for a lot. Rated: 3/5 Jun 24, 2024 Full Review Donald Clarke Irish Times You would get more sparks from rubbing a wet flannel with a wetter rock. But try it anyway. It could hardly be more tedious than waiting for Freelance to crawl to its predictable denouement. Rated: 1/5 Jan 2, 2024 Full Review Cath Clarke Guardian Brie and Cena look lifeless and blank-faced; they’ve got no chemistry, and the objectionable dynamics of him manfully rescuing her shrieking from the clutches of the bad guys on repeat feel like a satire of the genre – which this isn’t. Rated: 1/5 Dec 25, 2023 Full Review Emma Simmonds Radio Times Whether traversing the jungle in a spotless suit or pouring a round of drinks during a shoot-out, Raba's broadly comedic presence comes close to making this all worthwhile. Rated: 2/5 Jun 7, 2024 Full Review Rubén Romero Santos Cinemanía (Spain) [Cena] takes on the role of a former special forces agent who must protect the lives of a journalist and the president of a country in flames due to a military coup. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 3/5 Apr 4, 2024 Full Review Nate Parker Pajiba It takes real effort to take comedic talent like Brie and Cena and turn them into … this. Feb 8, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Michael It was better than I thought it would be. I don't particularly care for John Cena but I did enjoy the action and it was a decent story and a well made movie. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/20/24 Full Review Deborah G theater was clean, staff were friendly and helpful and the Movie Freelance was action packed Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/20/23 Full Review William It kept your interest all through. Action with comedy! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/15/23 Full Review Leticia Absolutely love the movie Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/12/23 Full Review thomas p nice action movie with some comedy. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/11/23 Full Review BARBARA G Great acting and directing. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Ex-special forces operative Mason Pettis (John Cena) is stuck in a dead-end desk job when he reluctantly takes on a freelance gig to provide private security for washed-up journalist Claire Wellington (Alison Brie) as she interviews the ruthless--but impeccably dressed--dictator, Juan Venegas (Juan Pablo Raba). When a military coup breaks out just as she's about to get the scoop of a lifetime, the unlikely trio must figure out how to survive the jungle AND each other in order to make it out alive!
Director
Pierre Morel
Producer
Steve Richards, Renee Tab, Christopher Tuffin, Christopher Milburn
Screenwriter
Jacob Lentz
Distributor
Relativity Media
Production Co
Signature Films, Endurance Media, Wideangle Films, The Searchers NV, BurningBull SPFX, Yorkshire Film Services II, AGC Studios, Sentient Entertainment, Sentient Pictures
Rating
R (Violence and Language)
Genre
Action, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 27, 2023, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 28, 2023
Box Office (Gross USA)
$5.3M
Runtime
1h 49m
Aspect Ratio
Digital 2.39:1
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