Eddie Murphy Pete Davidson The Pickup Faces Mixed Reviews

The Pickup, an action-comedy directed by Tim Story and starring Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson, and Keke Palmer, has received largely negative reviews from critics and audiences alike. Despite the promising cast, many viewers and critics have described the film as generic, uninspired, and lacking chemistry, with Rotten Tomatoes giving it a 32% rating based on 28 critic reviews. Critics such as Michael Ordoña and Nick Schager criticized the film’s implausible plot and Murphy’s lackluster performance, while others noted that the humor often feels repetitive and the story low in stakes. However, performances by Keke Palmer and Eva Longoria received some praise for their energy and charisma, though their characters were seen as underdeveloped. The film's blend of comedy and action was seen as flat and predictable, with many reviewers feeling it failed to capitalize on the talent involved. Despite these criticisms, the film represents a return for Murphy to a buddy-cop style, with some cast members highlighting the effort to ground the film in truth amid its chaotic story.