“Back in Action”: That’s what makes the new Netflix film with Cameron Diaz so good
As of today the time has come: after a whole ten years we can see a new film with an action iconsee. “Back in Action” is not only the title of the Netflix production, but also the very personal motto for the actress herself. A motto that also applies to Jamie Foxx, who suffered a stroke in 2023 and also, although not like that long as Diaz, withdrew from the public eye. Find out what you can expect from the double comeback here.
“Back in Action”: That’s what it’s all about
The Netflix synopsis of “Back in Action” is as follows: “Years after giving up their lives as CIA spies to pursue aEmily (Diaz) and Matt (Foxx) are drawn back into the world of espionage when their cover is blown.”
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So a classic spy story? Not quite, because anyone who has seen the trailer for the film knows: the film is at least as exciting as it is funny. For example, their children don't know anything about their pastand provide a lot of comic relief for the audience when they are completely shocked to learn that their parents, who bake their own sourdough bread (!), can also use a gun.
Emily and Matt have to face their past, because the news that the two of them did not die in an operation as assumed quickly spreads among their enemies. And spectators can expect just as much fighting as verbal exchanges!
That’s why “Back in Action” is a homage to Hollywood in the 2000s
Okay, admittedly, the 2000s weren't exactly a rosy time in Hollywood. Normally beautiful and even very thin onesHow, “Bridget Jones” actressandwere bombarded with anti-fat and misogynistic comments. Women were still paid significantly less than their male colleagues (which is still the case to some extent), and the people who were accused as part of the Me Too movement were still in the process of fully exploiting their power.
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But there's one thing the 2000s could do like no other era - and that was the crossover of comedy, love story and action. We remember classics like “Mr. & Mrs. Smith,” withand, “Miss Congeniality” with Sandra Bullock or “Knight and Day”, whose film poster also shows Cameron Diaz doing wonderfully absurd stunts on a motorcycle with Tom Cruise. Of course, these films never had much depth, but they were the best popcorn experience - without extremely complex CGI, soft focus or an entire universe that you had to know in order to keep up (looking at you Marvel).
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And if we can't use a bit of light entertainment to distract us from the other drama on our screens - when can we? Preferably with real professionals in the field of action and comedy, like Cameron Diazwho really hit the roof with the action comedy “Charlie’s Angels” – and Jamie Foxx, who has already proven his comedic potential in “Kill the Boss” and “A Million Ways to Die in the West”.
Cast of “Back in Action” – these actors make the film so worth seeing
In addition to Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx, viewers can also look forward to Glenn Close, who will star as Emily's sarcastic mother. Plus, judging by the trailer, Andre Scott (yes, you heard that right, the Hot Priest from “Fleabag”) plays one of the villains! He has already proven that he can do this with his iconic portrayal of Professor Moriarty in the “Sherlock Holmes” series.with Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. Kyle Chandler, Jamie Demetriou (Barbie), McKenna Roberts (Skyscraper) and Rylan Jackson also appear.
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By the way: If you're back on the Cameron Diaz hype train after “Back in Action,” you won't have to wait long to see her again. She'll star in Jonah Hill's upcoming dark comedy "Outcome" alongside Jonah Hill later this year, Laverne Cox and Keanu Reeves can be seen. She is also scheduled to reprise the role of Princess Fiona in “Shrek 5,” which is scheduled to hit theaters in 2026.
This article was created with text passages from our GLAMOR colleagues in the UK.
