Is Cameron Diaz’s Netflix Action Flick ‘Back in Action’ Worth the Watch? See Our Review!

Cameron Diaz makes a much-anticipated return to the screen in the action-packed movie “Back in Action,” now streaming on Netflix. We’ve had an early look, and here’s our take.

After stepping away from the spotlight for over a decade, Cameron Diaz is back in action with a new Netflix action comedy, premiering January 17, 2025. The last time we saw Diaz was in 2014 in the musical comedy “Annie,” alongside Jamie Foxx, who joins her once again in this latest endeavor.

Written by Brendan O’Brien, known for his work on “Neighbors” and “Ninja Turtles: Teenage Years,” and directed by Seth Gordon of “Baywatch” and “Atypical” fame, “Back in Action” features two former CIA agents drawn back into the fray after their identities are compromised, despite having settled into family life.

But does “Back in Action” live up to expectations? If you’re in the mood for an uncomplicated, enjoyable action flick, Seth Gordon’s latest effort delivers. Thanks largely to the appeal of its stars (Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx, along with Glenn Close and Andrew Scott), the film manages to entertain despite its somewhat cliché action sequences. However, if you’re seeking a cut above the typical offerings on streaming platforms, you might find yourself underwhelmed. “Back in Action” is bogged down by heavy-handed writing and stereotypical characters, and while a few jokes do hit the mark, they’re not enough to fully engage or sustain suspense. It’s not a disaster, but it’s far from memorable.

What is the Plot of Back in Action?

Long retired from the CIA to start families, Emily and Matt find their past catching up with them when their covers are blown…

Who is in the Cast of Back in Action?

• Cameron Diaz
• Jamie Foxx
• Mckenna Roberts
• Kyle Chandler
• Glenn Close
• Andrew Scott
• Jamie Demetriou
• Fola Evans-Akingbola
• Tom Brittney
• Pierre Bergman
• Lee Charles
• Alfredo Tavares
• Katrina Durden
• Ivan Ivashkin
• Robert Besta

Where to Watch Back in Action Streaming?

Back in Action will be available on Netflix starting January 17, 2025. To watch, you’ll need a subscription to Netflix, which ranges from $5.99 per month for the Standard plan with ads, to $13.49 per month for the ad-free Standard plan with two simultaneous screens, up to $19.99 per month for the ad-free plan allowing four screens at once.