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Novocaine

2025

Action / Comedy / Crime / Thriller

125
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Certified Fresh 81% · 204 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 84% · 1K ratings
IMDb Rating 6.5/10 10 53261 53.3K

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Plot summary

When the girl of his dreams is kidnapped, everyman Nate turns his inability to feel pain into an unexpected strength in his fight to get her back.

Director

Dan Berk Photo
Dan Berk

Top cast

Jack Quaid Photo
Jack Quaid as Nate
Amber Midthunder Photo
Amber Midthunder as Sherry
Ray Nicholson Photo
Ray Nicholson as Simon
Betty Gabriel Photo
Betty Gabriel as Mincy
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1007.83 MB
1280*534
English 2.0
NR
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23.976 fps
1 hr 49 min
Seeds 100+
2.02 GB
1920*800
English 5.1
NR
Subtitles us  fr  
23.976 fps
1 hr 49 min
Seeds 100+
1012.29 MB
1280*534
English 2.0
NR
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23.976 fps
1 hr 50 min
Seeds 100+
2.03 GB
1920*800
English 5.1
NR
Subtitles us  fr  
23.976 fps
1 hr 50 min
Seeds 100+
1.84 GB
1920*800
English 5.1
NR
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23.976 fps
1 hr 50 min
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4.91 GB
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English 5.1
NR
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1 hr 50 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by FeastMode 6 / 10

Another "good but not great" 2025 release

I saw Novocaine early as this week's selection for Marcus's Mystery Movie. I had already planned on watching it so I was happy with the choice. And while I enjoyed the experience, it feels like most of the other 2025 releases I've seen: good but not great.The premise is interesting and is used somewhat well. The action scenes are solid. The comedic attempts are hit or miss. I laughed at some but others fell flat. And my investment/engagement was... medium?I can't fully explain why it didn't work better. Maybe it's because none of the aspects excel. Maybe it's because the entire cast outside of the lead is weak (most of them are TV actors, not movie actors).I just didn't feel that spark. I definitely didn't mind watching it. But it's not something memorable that I see myself revisiting.Hopefully 2025 can turn itself around because this is the worst start to the year I can remember.P. S. Someone brought a noisy baby to my screening so my experience was a bit tainted. Some people are so inconsiderate.(1 viewing, early screening Marcus Mystery Movie 3/3/2025)
Reviewed by Sleepin_Dragon 5 / 10

High anticipation, but I was left disappointed.

Nate, also known by his childhood nickname Novocaine, lives with CIPA, a condition that means he cannot feel any pain, but also lives a somewhat quiet life. Things get better for Nate when he meets Sherry, and begins to fall in love with her, unfortunately during a robbery she is kidnapped, he does whatever it takes to get her back.I can't lie, I was looking forward to this, the storyline really did appeal to me, I love the idea of CIPA being used as a plot device, a nice idea, unfortunately it doesn't quite work.It's an action thriller come black comedy, the trouble is it doesn't know what it wants to be, and it blurs between daft, violent thriller and lame attempt to copy Die Hard.The shoot 'em up sequences were so bad, once again we have Police who have issues with aiming guns, it just feels daft, with poor Nate slotted in as some sort of mortal superhero.Jack Quaid is actually really good, I hate dissing the film because he puts in a good performance, but he's up against it with a weak script and confused narrative.There are some further positives, the tattoos are immense, I'll say that, truly a work of art and the movie's general pacing is good, it does actually move by quickly, sadly it's all a bit jumbled.5/10.
Reviewed by Wilot 7 / 10

Ouch!

A dark comedy that might not be everyone's cup of tea. If you're able to suspend belief and just go with the absurdity of the situations, Novocaine delivers a decent amount of entertainment.The pacing is strong, with the film keeping a brisk pace that never lingers too long on one thing. It's filled with bizarre twists that are often more laughable than believable, but that's part of its fun. The performances are engaging in a way that helps you overlook the more painful elements.Ultimately, if you're in the mood for something offbeat with a good pace and a laughable yet strangely compelling plot, Novocaine might be worth checking out. Just don't expect anything too grounded or serious.
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