'The Wrecking Crew' Review: High-Octane Action Meets Brotherhood in This Entertaining Buddy-Cop Adventure
- Elliot Lines
- 8 hours ago
- 2 min read
By Elliot Lines - January 29, 2026
The Wrecking Crew pairs two powerhouse actors, Dave Bautista and Jason Momoa, giving them plenty of room to flex their muscles in this new buddy-cop action comedy for Prime Video. At the helm is Blue Beetle director Ángel Manuel Soto, bringing to life a concept Momoa has championed for years. It may not reinvent the genre, but The Wrecking Crew delivers on its promise, serving up a string of high-octane action sequences while weaving in a surprisingly heartfelt story of brotherhood and reconciliation.
The Wrecking Crew delivers a varied menu of action, moving effortlessly between tight, claustrophobic fight sequences and sprawling set-pieces that are as explosive as they are inventive. At times the violence lands with a brutal edge, a testament to director Ángel Manuel Soto’s eye for kinetic staging and his willingness to lean into raw physicality without losing sight of the fun. Soto clearly knows how to balance spectacle with grounded moments, giving the film a pulse that keeps the energy high from start to finish.
Momoa and Bautista are a joy to watch together, their chemistry the film’s undeniable engine. Whether trading quips in quieter moments or smashing each others faces in a brotherly argument, the pair have an effortless rapport that keeps the story engaging even when the plot takes a backseat. Their performances carry the film, making it easy to forgive the occasional misstep in the narrative.
The supporting cast, while limited in scope, serves its purpose. Side characters rarely get the spotlight, and their arcs feel thin, but each presence adds texture to the story and occasionally sparks small moments of humour or tension that enrich the overall flow. They’re not show-stealers, but they’re functional pieces in the larger puzzle.
At its core, The Wrecking Crew is a story about brotherhood and reconciliation. Beneath the explosions and the comedic banter, there’s a genuine attempt to explore loyalty, friendship, and the bonds forged under fire. It’s a familiar theme, but one that grounds the film and gives the action an emotional anchor, making the spectacle feel earned rather than purely decorative.
Where the film falters is the script. At times it feels thin, relying on genre tropes and predictable beats rather than fully realizing its characters or story potential. There are moments that land, but just as many that skim the surface, leaving the narrative weaker than the performances and action sequences might promise.
Overall, The Wrecking Crew is an enjoyable ride that delivers exactly what it promises: solid action, strong lead chemistry, and a heartfelt core. It doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it entertains, and for fans of the genre, that’s enough.
'The Wrecking Crew' is streaming now on Prime Video.
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