Stuber

A mild-mannered Uber driver named Stu picks up a detective who is hot on the trail of a dangerous killer. Stu is thrust into a wild night of violence and mayhem as he's forced to ferry the detective around Los Angeles. He must use his wits and newfound courage to survive the night and get his five-star rating back.

Stuber received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the chemistry between the lead actors and the action sequences, but found the plot predictable and the humor to be hit-or-miss. Audiences generally found it to be an enjoyable, if unoriginal, action-comedy.

• Praised for the buddy-cop chemistry between Dave Bautista and Kumail Nanjiani.

• Criticized for a formulaic plot that doesn't offer many surprises.

• The action sequences and comedic moments are often highlighted as the film's strengths.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed Stuber, finding it a fun and entertaining ride, particularly appreciating the comedic dynamic between its two lead stars. Some viewers felt the story was a bit predictable, but the action and humor made up for it.

The film's original title was 'The Pest', and it was initially conceived as a more serious action film before being retooled into a comedy.