3/5
Flexed Up Beyond All Recognition.
8 Episodes. Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Monica Barbaro, Milan Carter, Gabriel Luna, Fortune Feimster, Travis Van Winkle, Fabiana Udenio, Jay Baruchel, Barbara Eve Harris, Aparna Brielle & Andy Buckley. Created By: Nick Santora. On: Netflix.
The old dog is in the kennel, the "get to" is in "da chopper", and the cookie is DOWN! Come with he if you want to watch 'Fubar'. Arnold Schwarzenegger is taking over Netflix. Not only is the seven-time Mr. Olympia bodybuilding world champion starring in a new action/comedy that will really remind you of 'True Lies'. The 'Terminator' /"Governator" also has a new three-part documentary series ('Arnold' as amazing as his 'Total Recall' autobiography) on the streaming service. And if that's the "hasta" to your "la vista", baby, then just wait until you see Schwarzenegger superimposed onto all your favourite Netflix shows from 'Emily In Paris', to 'You' and everything this side of 'Wednesday'. We may be living in a scary world of A.I., when any actor alive or dead could star in any movie (no one is expendable even if half of the old firm doesn't show up for the fourth film), but Arnie in CGI comedy scenarios is something you have to see...NAOW! It's so good for him to be back. "TA-DUUUUME!"
'Scorpion' developer Nick Santora has more than a sting in his movie resume tail, writing for 'The Sopranos', 'Prison Break', and 'Law and Order' amongst more with criminal intent. Now he creates a new Netflix action/comedy that at times feels like a classic, even though it's run-of-the-mill, tried and tested spy fare with a little more flair. This Blackjack and Skydance production maybe mechanical, but it's no bad robot and after the eight episodes that you can easily binge with a few cigar breaks, you'll be wondering and wanting to chomp down on more. Surely with the audience reaction, and Schwarzenegger's wholesome Ringo Starr in 'The Simpsons' like reply to almost every fan, we'll see a second season. Even if Netflix cancel more than social media. Old, but by no means obsolete, Arnie is a joy to watch in this barn burner from the very first side-street corner dumpster explosion. Now, after all the American action we've watched and witnessed over those American dreams years, that Arnie made his reality, you must know what F.U.B.A.R stand for. 'F###ed up beyond all recognition', but this show is anything but.
Chopper clichés. Hallmark homages to old lines and friends, they're all here. But it's the spy family of these CIA operatives that really make this time bomb of this even dramatic plot tick. More than holding her own next to an action icon, 'Top Gun: Maverick' star Monica Barbaro ('Chicago Justice', 'The Good Cop') brings even more to 'Fubar' as the spy sins of the father are visited on the daughter. 'Warped' star Milan Carter is also a geeks dream in addition, trading quips and tricks of the "hen is in the house" spy trade. Yet it's the 'Terminator' reunion with Ghost Rider Gabriel Luna (not to mention another cameoing one from another 90s action classic) that's really a joy to watch. Also making for some moving scenes from the 'Dark Fate' star who plays the perfect villain.
Fortunate for us, Fortune Feimster brings the funny and almost a big toe to the proceedings. 'The Mindy Project' star is one of the best things about this show. Especially when she fist-bump teams up with 'Transformers' and 'Scorpion' star Travis Van Winkle at his career best. More drama and love is brought to your living rooms with 'Jane The Virgin' and 'Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery' star Fabiana Udenio, as this Girl Dad team of spies deal in deception from the office to the home life. Taking its toll on 'Knocked Up', 'Tropic Thunder' and 'This Is The End' actor Jay Baruchel and even 'Prison Break's' own in command Barbara Eve Harris. Both brilliant. 'A.P. Bio' star Aparna Brielle steals the show with heart and Andy Buckley from 'The Office' even makes it home here. Not to mention some Henson hilarious muppet like puppets that sound like something straight out of 'Avenue Q'. 'Fubar' puts a bullet straight through your 'Number One Dad' coffee cup. The perfect brew for this weekend's Father's Day. Take your daughter to work day has never been so exciting. All the way to the thrilling final furlong. That's it and that's all. TIM DAVID HARVEY.
Further Filming: 'Arnold', 'True Lies', 'Terminator: Dark Fate'.
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