


The Do-Over
The life of a bank manager is turned upside down when a friend from his past manipulates him into faking his own death and taking off on an adventure.
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Plot Summary
A mild-mannered bank manager, Charlie McMillan, facing a grim future, decides to fake his own death with the help of his estranged, more adventurous friend Max. Their plan takes a sharp turn when they discover the man whose identity they stole is a federal agent with a dangerous past. This leads to an unexpected and chaotic adventure filled with double-crosses and explosive consequences.
Critical Reception
The Do-Over was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, who largely found the film to be unfunny, predictable, and a waste of its cast's talents. Audiences also showed little enthusiasm, contributing to its poor reception.
What Reviewers Say
- Relies too heavily on Sandler's tired comedic tropes.
- Lacks originality and genuine humor.
- A formulaic and uninspired action-comedy.
Google audience: Google users generally found the movie to be a predictable and unfunny comedy, with many expressing disappointment in Adam Sandler's performance and the lack of a coherent plot.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for a Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor (Adam Sandler) and Worst Screenplay.
Fun Fact
The film was one of the first original movies produced by Netflix to receive significant mainstream release attention, though its critical reception was largely negative.
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