The world knows about the friendship of Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart. The duo has worked together on several films, including Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017), Jumanji: The Next Level (2019), and DC League of Super-Pets (2022). But all of these movies are certainly not better than their first-ever on-screen pairing, Central Intelligence (2016).
Central Intelligence revolves around Calvin (Hart) and Bob (Johnson). The former was a high school star. On the other hand, Bob often got bullied in his high school days. However, we see Calvin working as an accountant and Bob working for the CIA many years later. They reunite under strange circumstances, forcing Calvin to become a part of Bob’s mission. They work together to unearth the mystery surrounding the theft of important satellite codes and clear Bob’s name.
We can all agree that Central Intelligence worked mainly due to the charming and belly-aching chemistry between its two leads, Hart and Johnson. Their on-screen comic timing bestows a highly entertaining watching experience to the viewers. In addition, the film contains a perfect blend of witty one-liners and moments of physical and situational comedy. Overall, the film works perfectly as a fun movie, consisting of enjoyable and lighthearted entertainment.
Central Intelligence has a ‘fresh’ score of 71% (based on 184 reviews) on Rotten Tomatoes. Helmed by Rawson Marshall Thurber, the film stars Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Aaron Paul, Amy Ryan, and more. Stream this one on Netflix.