Pop Culture Happy Hour Fun movies we missed
May 12, 2026
Three overlooked streaming movies get quick, enthusiastic picks. A time-traveling slapstick romp with messy twists gets praise for its oddball fun. A divisive action thriller with tonal swings and a committed lead sparks debate. A gleefully ridiculous shark-storm romp is billed as perfect for group viewing.
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Time Travel Turns A Mob Comedy Into Slapstick Chaos
- Mike and Nick and Nick and Alice mixes crime comedy with sci‑fi by introducing a time machine that creates a second Nick.
- The film leans slapstick and bloody, with strong turns from James Marsden and Vince Vaughn and standout supporting work from Keith David and Jimmy Tatro.
Opening Song Hook And A Memorable Father Son Side Plot
- Aisha enjoyed the film's opening that uses the Oliver and Company song Why Should I Worry and praised Keith David and Jimmy Tatro as a father‑son duo.
- She said their chemistry was the highlight and she could have spent more screen time with those side characters.
Apex Is A Slick Thriller That Turns Wildly Wackadoodle
- Apex presents as a slick Netflix wilderness thriller but pivots into over‑the‑top captivity and chase elements that become wacky by the end.
- Charlize Theron is engaging and Taron Egerton gives a Nick Cage‑adjacent, theatrical performance that divides viewers.