‘Fight Night The Million Dollar Heist’ Review Kevin Hart, Samuel L. Jackson, and Don Cheadle Have

peacock's latest original film Fight Night the million dooll Heist offers an ensemble cast with Kevin Hart Samuel L Jackson and Don cheel leading a star studded lineup directed by veteran action comedy filmmaker John Williams the film promises a thrilling Caper blending outrageous humor with explosive set pieces while the cast delivers standout performances and undeniable chemistry the film's inconsistent tone and shaky pacing prevent it from reaching its full potential the plot a high stakes Heist meets comedy chaos set against the backdrop of a high-profile boxing match Fight Night follows three unlikely Partners boxer turn security guard Ray Kevin Hart slick Hustler Marvin Samuel L Jackson and Tech genius Drew Don cheel as they attempt to pull off an elaborate Heist during the biggest fight of the year the Trio's goal to steal a cool million dollars from an underground Syndicate without getting caught what could have been a straightforward Heist film quickly spirals into comedic Mayhem as the cruise incompetence miscommunication and questionable decision-making derail their plans the film thrives on its screw ball humor but often leaves viewers wondering if it's trying to be more of a gritty crime thriller or a Laugh Out Loud Comedy a Powerhouse Trio Hart Jackson and cheel steal the show the undeniable highlight of Fight Night is the dynamic between its three leads Kevin Hart as expected delivers his rapid fire wit and physical comedy playing Rey as both a bumbling Everyman and a reluctant hero Jackson brings his signature cool with Marvin effortlessly mixing sharp humor with moments of dead pan intensity Don cheel drew the brains of the operation offers a more subdued but equally entertaining performance grounding the zaniness with a sense of calm amidst the chaos their chemistry shines in every scene particularly in moments where their distinct comedic Styles Collide a standout sequence occurs Midway through the film as the trio navigates a disastrous elevator escape the banter improvisation and comedic timing Elevate the scene to a level of hilarity that's worth the price of admission alone inconsistent tone and pacing damp in the fun while the cast performances carry much of the film Fight Night struggles with an identity crisis the movie shifts from Comedy to Thriller and Back Again often within the same scene at its best the tonal shifts create a sense of unpredictability keeping viewers on their toes however more often than not these changes feel jarring pulling audiences out of the moment the pacing suffers as a result with the film dragging in certain segments especially during its second act the momentum stalls as the plot becomes bogged down by unnecessary subplots and extended gags that don't always land for instance a subplot involving a rival Heist crew feels underdeveloped and tacked on serving little purpose Beyond padding the runtime spectacle and style visual flare and set pieces visually Fight Night excels the action sequences particularly during the boxing match itself are well executed and exhilarating director John Williams brings a kinetic energy to the fight scenes and Heist sequences utilizing flashy camera work and stylish editing the high energy soundtrack adds another layer of excitement propelling the action forward however the film's comedic set pieces while often funny occasionally feel disjointed from the rest of the narrative the absurdity of the heist often clashes with the more grounded moments of suspense creating a tonal Whiplash that's hard to ignore final verdict a fun flawed ride Fight Night the million-dollar Heist is an uneven but entertaining entry into peacock's lineup of original films Kevin Hart Samuel L Jackson and Don cheel deliver top-notch performances making the film a fun watch despite its flaws while the inconsistent tone and pacing issues hold it back from being a truly great action comedy its star power and memorable moments make it worth checking out for fans of the genre