The Pickup X Review: Eddie Murphy's Action Comedy Is ‘Brilliant'
The Pickup made its way to Amazon Prime without much noise, but it's getting attention thanks to its star cast. With Eddie Murphy in the lead and Pete Davidson joining him, the film has already sparked interest among viewers. In the film, what starts as a simple cash pickup suddenly turns into a dangerous chase when they're attacked by a group of criminals. Since landing on the streaming platform, the film has received mixed reactions. Many viewers on X (Formerly Twitter) are calling it a fun watch and praising it as one of the better comedy films in recent times. On the other hand, a few people didn't connect with it and felt it missed the mark.
The movie is about two very different truck drivers, Russell and Travis, who are sent to pick up cash. But things quickly go wrong when they are attacked by dangerous criminals. The gang is led by Zoe, a clever leader who has bigger goals than just stealing the money. As the situation turns messy, Russell and Travis find themselves in the middle of chaos.
Reacting to the post, a user wrote, 'The new Amazon movie THE PICKUP (with Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson) is set in a world in which the Atlantic City Expressway never has any traffic, and is also one long cell reception dead zone."
The new Amazon movie THE PICKUP (with Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson) is set in a world in which the Atlantic City Expressway never has any traffic, and is also one long cell reception dead zone.— Stephen Silver (@StephenSilver) August 6, 2025
Another shared, 'Eddie Murphy, Keke Palmer, Pete Davidson and Eva Longoria, that's a crew I never thought I needed, but wow. The pickup was a brilliant movie."
Eddie Murphy, Keke Palmer, Pete Davidson and Eva Longoria, that's a crew I never thought I needed, but wow!!The pickup, that was a brilliant brilliant movie
'The Pickup was total trash. Mediocre action, lacklustre comedy, paper thin story, uninspired chase scenes, one-dimensional characters. Pete Davidson and Eddie Murphy's dynamics just couldn't click no matter how often the movie tried to force it," a comment read.
The Pickup was total trash. Mediocre action, lackluster comedy, paper thin story, uninspired chase scenes, one-dimensional characters. Pete Davidson and Eddie Murphy's dynamics just couldn't click no matter how often the movie tried to force it. Ugh. #ThePickUp #ThePickUpMovie pic.twitter.com/p7nbHcVpTp
— Rama's Screen (@RamasScreen) August 5, 2025
An individual stated, 'That moment in the movie The Pickup when Pete Davidson plays Neutron Dance and Eddie Murphy looks at him."
That moment in the movie The Pickup on @PrimeVideo when Pete Davidson plays Neutron Dance and Eddie Murphy looks at him Another mentioned, 'Just finished watching THE PICKUP, and I did not care for what it's putting down. This is a smidge better than BACK IN ACTION, but not by much. Instantly forgettable streaming fodder that wastes a decent cast, including SNL alums Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson. What a shame."
Just finished watching THE PICKUP, and I did not care for what it's putting down. This is a smidge better than BACK IN ACTION, but not by much. Instantly forgettable streaming fodder that wastes a decent cast, including SNL alums Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson. What a shame…
— Jeff Sneider (@TheInSneider) August 7, 2025
One more added, 'Ride Along director Tim Story focused much more on crafting over the top action scenes and vehicle chases in The Pickup (Prime Video) than presenting a logical, interesting story or giving Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson and Keke Palmer smart and funny material. Flat and forgettable."
#RideAlong director Tim Story focused much more on crafting over the top action scenes and vehicle chases in #ThePickup (Prime Video) than presenting a logical, interesting story or giving Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson and Keke Palmer smart and funny material. Flat and forgettable. pic.twitter.com/nRGq7hMl0E — Lights Camera Jackson (@LCJReviews) August 7, 2025
Other than Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson, The Pickup also stars Eva Longoria, Ismael Cruz Cordova, Jack Kesy, Andrew Dice Clay, Marshawn Lynch, Roman Reigns and Keke Palmer.
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