The Union is Netflix’s #1 movie, but here are 3 better action comedies with over 80% on Rotten Tomatoes

The Union has people divided

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New Netflix movieThe Unionhas taken the top spot in thebest streaming service’s global top 10 list this week with 33 million views worldwide. The action comedy stars Mark Wahlberg as laidback construction worker Mike, whose world is turned upside down when his high-school sweetheart Roxanne (Halle Berry) recruits him for a secret intelligence mission.

The Unionhas joined Netflix’s extensive library of failed action comedies with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 40%, though our Entertainment Managing Editor, Matt Bolton, described the movie as “weirdly charming, and very smooth, even if it’s notgood– okay for a lazy weekend watch”. Still, it definitely won’t make it onto ourbest Netflix movieslist, so if you’re looking for something better to watch afterThe Union,here are three action comedy flicks on Netflix to watch with 80% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes.

The Big 4

The Big 4is an Indonesian flick that follows four assassins who come out of retirement when they meet a by-the-book detective on a mission to hunt down an elusive killer.

When it was released in 2022,The Big 4ranked in the streamer’s global non-English film list for three weeks and was the top 10 in 65 countries. It’s no surprise though, given thatThe Big 4has everything you could want from an action comedy with crazy fight sequences, silly banter, and an entertaining cast of colorful characters that will have you laughing from start to finish. It’s time for you to discover this hidden gem buried amongst all the other Netflix action flops.

Beverly Hills Cop

Netflix’s fourth installmentto theBeverly Hills CopfranchiseBeverly Hills Cop: Axel Fwasn’t as good as the original blockbuster flick, which is an ’80s great – even if you haven’t seenBeverly Hills Cop,you’ve definitely heard of it. The 1984 movie reached unprecedented levels of success and became one of the most iconic comedy hits of all time.

Eddie Murphy makes his star turn inBeverly Hills Copas Detroit police officer Axel Foley, who becomes embroiled in the crime world of Beverly Hills while investigating the murder of his best friend Mikey Tandino (James Russo). Comedic mastermind Murphy proves that nobody else could play the charming cop with his hilarious one-liners, goofy personality, and cheeky comebacks.

Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget

Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nuggetis a sequel to the legendary stop-motion comedyChicken Run,from 2000. InChicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget,two decades after escaping the coop, Ginger and Rocky face a whole new threat when their daughter is kidnapped by a poultry farm run by their former enemy Mrs. Tweedy.

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What happens next is a feathery James Bond rescue mission that has all the heart and humor from its predecessor, which old and new audiences will enjoy. The animated movie also features a star-studded voice cast, including: Thandiwe Newton, Zachary Levi, Imelda Staunton, Bella Ramsey, and Romesh Ranganathan.

Cluck in to this delicious treat of a movie for the whole family.

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After graduating with a degree in Writing and Film Studies, Grace dived into the world of entertainment where she started writing all about the must-watch shows and movies at What To Watch. Now Grace is on her next writing adventure at TechRadar, where she uses her expertise to help readers keep up to date on the biggest TV shows and movies in the ever-changing world of streaming. If she’s not writing about her passion for entertainment, you’ll find her watching reality shows while feasting on chocolate.

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