6 Underground Review: An exhausting explosion-proof game on Netflix

I have always enjoyed Michael Bay’s work, particularly his films Armageddon and Pain & Gain. These two movies showcase Bay’s ability to push the boundaries of action and satire while indicating that he is aware of his reputation for excessive explosions and light. Bay has the potential to produce even more incredible films if given the license and freedom to escape the studio system.

However, I must admit that Bay’s latest release on Netflix, 6 Underground, was disappointing. The film is based on the intriguing premise of “What if superheroes but in real life?” with Ryan Reynolds starring as an eccentric billionaire known as “One.” He recruits a team of skilled individuals, including “Six” (Dave Franco) as “The Driver” and “Seven” (Corey Hawkins) as good soldiers, to become a judicial squad tasked with taking down criminals and dictators around the world.

While the action in the film is not necessarily wrong, it is overloaded with incoherent scenes and cringe-worthy dialogue, including a character who speaks only in famous film quotes. The characters are pretty one-dimensional, with little development beyond their initial introduction. This makes the film feel like an endlessly repeated title screen in an arcade game rather than an engaging story with complex characters.

Despite these shortcomings, 6 Underground briefly touches on the idea that a billionaire with unlimited resources and weapons can be dangerous. However, the film is too focused on explosions and simple action to delve deeper into this theme. It also shamelessly displays its sponsors, from Red Bull stickers to Chopard watches.

One small bright spot in the film is a joke involving a sound that disrupts the armed men chasing the protagonists. It’s called a “song,” but the proper form is revealed as a deafening digital Dolby Surround sound that shatters glass and creates chaos. It’s a fun moment that suggests the potential for more joyful confusion in Bay’s work.

Overall, 6 Underground is not Bay’s best work. It’s a blast of action and explosions that lacks depth and character development. However, I remain optimistic that Bay will continue to push the boundaries of the action genre and produce even more incredible films in the future. You can watch 6 Underground on Netflix now.

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