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12. Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice

Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice
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Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice was surreptitiously released on Disney+ and Hulu back in March, but had there been any justice in the world, this delightfully barmy sci-fi crime caper would've had the theatrical rollout it clearly deserved.

The plot follows gangsters Nick (Vince Vaughn) and Mike (James Marsden) and their shared love interest Alice (Eiza González) as they try to evade the wrath of a dangerous mob boss (Keith David).

The big twist? A second Nick who has time-travelled from the future is also in the mix, making this life-or-death night even more chaotic.

Like most time travel movies you're better off not thinking too hard about the internal logic of it all, but filmmaker BenDavid Grabinski clearly relishes tying the audience up in knots as the narrative becomes ever-more labyrinthine.

The cast is evidently having a blast, especially Vaughn in a terrific dual role, while the film balances itself expertly between gonzo laughs and over-the-top action, accompanied by a frankly absurd number of banger needle-drops. Don't miss it.

 
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