“Freelance” attempts to be a movie but falls short of even the most basic expectations. Despite a substantial $40 million budget, the film lacks the depth and creativity needed to transcend mediocrity. Pierre Morel’s direction feels lethargic, relying on familiar tropes without adding any fresh perspective. Even with recognizable stars like John Cena and Alison Brie, the film fails to rise above its lazy execution as an action-comedy.
John Cena plays Mason Pettits, a generic former special ops soldier with a troubled past, while Brie portrays journalist Claire Wellington. Their journey unfolds in the fictional and poorly developed Paldonia, where a presidential coup propels them into a lackluster adventure. The film is plagued by an overwhelming sense of nothingness—no romance, no comedy, and certainly no action worth remembering. Despite attempts to inject life into the narrative, “Freelance” feels like a hollow shell, devoid of the chemistry and unexpected moments that define a successful film. Visit afdah for more!
Summary: An ex-special forces operative takes a job to provide security for a journalist as she interviews a dictator, but when a military coup breaks out in the middle of the interview, they are for... Read all
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