dreamabodefinder.com – “Back in Action” is a 2025 American action-comedy film directed by Seth Gordon, featuring Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz in the lead roles. The film marks Diaz’s return to acting after a decade-long hiatus.
Plot Summary
Former CIA operatives Matt (Jamie Foxx) and Emily (Cameron Diaz) have settled into a quiet family life under new identities. Their past catches up with them when a filmed altercation exposes their true identities, drawing them back into the world of espionage. As they evade dangerous adversaries and confront old allies, the couple must protect their children and prevent a powerful device from falling into the wrong hands.
Cast
- Jamie Foxx as Matt
- Cameron Diaz as Emily
- McKenna Roberts as Alice
- Rylan Jackson as Leo
- Kyle Chandler as Chuck
- Glenn Close as Ginny
- Jamie Demetriou as Nigel
- Andrew Scott as Baron
Release and Reception
Released on January 17, 2025, by Netflix, “Back in Action” garnered 46.8 million views within its first three days, marking the biggest opening weekend for an English-language Netflix film since “The Adam Project.”
Critics offered mixed reviews. Christy Lemire of RogerEbert.com rated the film one out of four stars, describing it as “firmly within that subgenre of glossy, globetrotting action pictures you can stream while you fold your laundry.” Richard Roeper of the Chicago Sun-Times gave it two and a half out of four stars, praising the chemistry between Foxx and Diaz but expressing a desire for more creative material.
Industry Reflections
Cameron Diaz noted significant changes in the film industry upon her return, particularly in set dynamics and protocols established post-#MeToo movement. She highlighted the introduction of measures like anonymous hotlines for reporting misconduct, which have contributed to safer working environments.
“Back in Action” is currently available for streaming on Netflix.
