Jackpot!

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	Seann William Scott	Rugged Man
	Marian Green	Lunch Lady
	David Conk	Scary Goth Guy
	Josh Diogo	Janitor
	Rosanna Scotto	News Anchor
	Dolly De Leon	Grandma Tala
	Conor McCullagh	Baby Puppeteer
	Shannon Mayers	GLN SWAT Officer
	Brian Ashton Smith	GLN SWAT Officer
	Murray Hill	Johnny Grand
	Awkwafina	Katie
	Becky Ann Baker	Sweet Irene
	Adam Ray	Asshole Dad
	Rylea Hendreschke	Asshole Dad's Daughter
	Simu Liu	Louis Lewis
	Sam Asghari	Senior Agent Ash
	Monique Ganderton	Agent Hoyt
	Steven Shelby	Agent Ford
	John Santiago	Agent Bell
	Sharon Reed	GLN Anchor
	John Cena	Noel
	Sean Sullivan	Mugger
	Rabon Hutcherson	Muggee
	Jordan Salmon	Smash & Grabber
	Theresa Sutera	Smash & Grabber

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Director	Paul Feig
Writer	Rob Yescombe
Producer	John Cena, Paul Feig, Laura Allen Fischer, Seldy Gray, Jeff Kirschenbaum, Michelle Morrissey, Joe Roth, Zack Roth, Rob Yescombe
Musician	Theodore Shapiro
Photography	John Schwartzman

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My quick rating - 6.0/10. This flick surprised me,  taking place in a twisted future where a "Grand Lottery" offers a multi-billion dollar prize, but with one deadly stipulation—kill the winner before sundown to legally claim their jackpot. Enter Katie Kim, played by Awkwafina, who accidentally wins the lottery. Her survival depends on Noel Cassidy, a bumbling lottery protection agent played by John Cena, who strikes a deal to protect her in exchange for a cut of the fortune. The premise oozes dark humor, blending elements of action, satire, and chase-style adventure. Cena delivers once again with his trademark self-deprecating humor, poking fun at his own macho image. His chemistry with Awkwafina works well, balancing her transformation from an unwitting victim into an unexpected hero. Awkwafina’s performance as the clueless Katie, who reluctantly steps into the role of a fighter, adds a relatable touch of humor and heart to the film. While the concept is ripe for over-the-top violence, it keeps the tone dialed back, steering away from the more brutal feel of something like Death Race 2000. Instead, it leans into a lighter dark comedy, balancing the grim reality of the plot with a quirky, almost absurd tone. The film doesn't take itself too seriously, and that works in its favor. However, the narrative can feel a bit shallow at times, and while the humor is solid, the plot is pretty predictable. The dark humor doesn't fully explore the dystopian potential of the setting, keeping things too lighthearted for the premise. Still, if you're looking for an easy-to-watch action comedy with solid performances from Cena and Awkwafina, this flick delivers just enough entertainment to keep your interest. It worked for me.

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