The Pickup

A routine cash pickup turns into a deadly pursuit when two mismatched armored truck drivers are ambushed by ruthless criminals with plans beyond the cash.
Morgana says:
"The Pickup" is a film that unfortunately misses the mark on virtually every front. From its lackluster plot to its poorly developed characters, it feels more like a collection of clichés than a cohesive story. The narrative meanders aimlessly, failing to engage or provoke any genuine interest in the audience.
The characters are painfully one-dimensional, lacking depth and motivation, making it difficult to care about their fates. The performances are equally disappointing; the actors seem to be going through the motions rather than embodying their roles with any authenticity. It’s as if they were given a script that didn’t inspire them, resulting in an overall lack of chemistry and believability.
Visually, the film does little to salvage its shortcomings, with uninspired cinematography that fails to capture even the simplest moments effectively. The dialogue is stilted and often cringeworthy, leaving viewers wondering how such lines made it past the editing room.
Even attempts at humor fall flat, eliciting more groans than laughs. "The Pickup" ultimately feels like an exercise in futility—an hour and a half spent watching a film that offers nothing new or entertaining. In a landscape filled with compelling stories waiting to be told, this movie is best left on the shelf. Save your time for something more worthwhile; "The Pickup" simply doesn't deliver anything of value.
- Plot: Bad
- Characters: Bad
- Entertainment Value: Bad
- Rated: R
- Genre: Action, Comedy
- Release Date: 08/06/2025
- Directed by: Tim Story
- Written by: Kevin Burrows, Matt Mider
- Starring: Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson, Keke Palmer