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And otherwise earnest and compelling watch. However, Uzo Adoba, an accomplished theatrical actress, I hear, is as subtle and suitable in her approach to her leading role as a retractable saw's use when building a mini birdhouse. So over-the-top, so much heavy-handed, nuance-free acting going on with her.

Veteran Matthew Broderick , always a pleasure to watch, does his best with what he's given; the result is a one-dimensional villain bordering on Mr. Burns from the Simpsons--entertaining, nonetheless. And everyone else is fine.

The real-life testimonials (that appear at the start of each episode) of family members who've lost loved ones to the opioid crisis effectively reinforce the magnitude and human toll this thing has caused. And overall, though a retread of Dope Sick--one that struggles to find a workable tone, it's ultimately entertaining, worthy of your time, but each time Uzo appears on screen, hamming it up, it'll definitely try a viewer's patience.

Of course, the acting is on-point, but otherwise there's no movie here. Just an episodic showcase of Newton's stoic, one-dimensional character making one bad decision after another. A liberal message movie that says so little -- and I too am a liberal! This film underscores the intersectionality of stupidity, self-righteousness, dismissiveness of any value that isn't considered progressive, of and throw in some ennui for good measure too. To think I had high hopes enough to go out of my way to see this heavy-handed piece of misguided propaganda. Just leave the men alone and let 'em park on your outer-property; they ain't bothering nobody! Oh, but then, there would, literally, be no premise for this silly film. Be a good, kind, considerate neighbor--that would've nipped all the film's conflicts in the bud. But no, she needed a cause. And ruins her life and others' in the process. I was so bored--and I'd snuck in alcohol into the theater. Apparently not enough!

This mess chews up poor Michael B. Jordan and spits him out alive. Ultimately, there's nothing redeeming here to see, folks. The uninspired action, laughable dialog and lukewarm cast leaves a lot to be desired. Jodie Turner Smith is good, the best this project has to offer, but mainly, she's wasted. Michael B., by the way, he can't really act. Watching this sorry take on Tom Clancy's work brings that fact home. Again, I gotta stress: there's nothing to see here. Nothing fresh or worthwhile. Nothing you ain't never seen before (and yeah, the double-negative's deliberate).