An accidental hero feels no pain in ‘Novocaine,’ a brutal yet weightless action-comedy
Jack Quaid has chops that could take him much further than this violent live-action cartoon marked by cringeworthy misfortune and a distinct lack of consequence.
'Novocaine' review: Jack Quaid crushes as an unlikely action hero who can't feel pain
Quaid's leading role in Novocaine feels like a natural continuation of these genre-bent everymen. He plays Nathan Caine, a mild-mannered assistant bank manager who has congenital insensitivity to pain with anhidrosis (CIPA), a genetic disorder that impacts his nervous system to the point that he can't feel pain or temperature.
Novocaine Review: Physical Comedy Taken to an Action Movie Extreme
Novocaine doesn't reinvent a single wheel, but it's very honest about what it is, which means you know whether or not you'll be into it.
Movie Review: ‘Novocaine,’ with Jack Quaid, is a shot of bloody action-comedy
The hero at the heart of “Novocaine” can't feel pain. The new film in theaters Friday stars Jack Quaid as Nate, an ordinary guy whose disability becomes his saving grace when attempting to save a hostage from violent criminals.
‘Novocaine’ review: Amid a sea of brutality, Jack Quaid and Amber Midthunder take the pain away
But it hurts seeing “Novocaine” squander a promising setup, with an unusually effective depiction of a romance in its first-date stage. The movie’s star, Jack Quaid, best known for “The Boys,” acquits himself with a breezy, Jack Lemmony air here, if Jack Lemmon found himself in a prequel to “The Equalizer” sometime around 1957.
‘Novocaine’ review: Jack Quaid a delight in silly-but-violent action-comedy
While Quaid is the son of actors Meg Ryan and Dennis Quaid, the man portraying the lead villain is Ray Nicholson, whose father is Jack Nicholson.
Why Jack Quaid needed his 'Novocaine' action hero to be 'a cupcake of a human'
Being a good guy isn't always painless but it is pretty fun for Jack Quaid, who gets a star vehicle with his new action comedy "Novocaine."
Jack Quaid on transforming rare condition into a superpower in "Novocaine"
Actor Jack Quaid stars as a man who can't feel pain in "Novocaine," a new action film that opens in theaters Friday. Quaid, known for his role as Hughie in the hit series "The Boys," plays Nathan Cain,
‘Novocaine’ star Jack Quaid on the most challenging part of the film
Jack Quaid discusses the intense preparation for his role in "Novocaine." The action comedy features Quaid as a man who feels no pain.
Review: Violent, funny 'Novocaine' starring Jack Quaid provides pleasure with the pain
The action film about a guy who can't feel pain and a group of thugs who like to inflict it walks a fine line between provoking laughs and screams
Amber Midthunder Readies for Her Thrilling Two-film Release Weekend
Midthunder stars as the film’s love interest opposite Quaid, whose character Nathan Caine is unable to experience the ...
Why the ‘Novocaine’ Directors Snuck a 25-Minute Romcom Into Their Bloody Action Movie
For Dan Berk and Robert Olsen, the opening love story between Jack Quaid and Amber Midthunder was non-negotiable: “you’ve got ...
Look: Jack Quaid, Amber Midthunder attend 'Novocaine' premiere
Jack Quaid and Amber Midthunder were among the actors who attended the Los Angeles premiere of "Novocaine" on Monday.
Monotonous thriller 'Novocaine' turns on a man who can't feel his injuries
Despite winning work by Jack Quaid, as the regular guy immune from pain, and Amber Midthunder, as his love interest in peril, ...
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Novocaine Is More Proof That Horror Filmmakers Make Great, Brutal Action Movies
Novocaine directors Dan Berk & Robert Olsen come from a horror background, and their latest movie proves how well those ...
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Novocaine cast and character guide: Who plays whom in the action comedy film?
The filmmaking pair Dan Berk and Robert Olsen's latest directorial Novocaine has made its released on 14th March, 2025.
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When do we think you'll be able to stream 'Novocaine' at home?
Reviews praise the chemistry between Quaid and lead actress Amber Midthunder, and the completely unhinged paths the movie ...
Is the 2025 ‘Novocaine’ Movie Streaming on Netflix or Amazon Prime?
Novocaine, the new action comedy movie opening in theaters this weekend, is a great film to say “goodbye” to stuffy awards ...